New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Get eyes in the air ASAP': Inside Civil Defence in Hawke’s Bay during Cyclone GabrielleThe review into Civil Defence’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle is set to be released today.24 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Gabrielle volunteers across NZ win joint awardThe award recognised communities who went above and beyond.23 Mar 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptionsSo far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.21 Mar 08:22 PM
New ZealandLotto cyclone cash: Millions from special draw made availableAfter a long wait, the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust fund is open for applications.20 Mar 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Heaven and earth': Three-hour drive no longer necessary for Wairoa chemo patientsCyclone Gabrielle was a catalyst for cancer treatment in northern Hawke's Bay.19 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandCyclone hero cook alleges she was 'bullied' over benefit entitlementsWoman who gave away tens of thousands of meals says she was escorted out of MSD offices.19 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandSchools not equipped for hub role during disasters: reportNeed for schools and early childhood centres be properly resourced for hubs.18 Mar 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKeeping the lights on after Gabrielle: Inside the Waikaremoana Power SchemeFor weeks after Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay's power nearly all came from one place.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMōrere hot pools reopening delayedPopular northern Hawke's Bay tourist attraction will stay closed for a few more months.16 Mar 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone red zones might be ‘finalised’ - but in one community, they're a long way from settledThe situation Pākōwhai is in is complex, but two men say there's a simple red-zone fix.16 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was awesome': National open farm day a successAround 4100 New Zealanders visited 25 farms last Sunday.15 Mar 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Warning shot': Hawke’s Bay stopbanks have 'major inherent weaknesses', report findsA farmer was so concerned about stopbank failure, he paid $13k for an engineer's opinion.15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on iceA resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.15 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandStorms and cyclones leave environmental legacy in coastal CoromandelCadets have been employed to clean up the Coromandel Peninsula's eastern coastline.13 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandNapier rates hike - 47 per cent over three years ?Charges and fees targeted as council looks to limit rates hike.13 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to GovernmentThe Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.11 Mar 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA flood 'like Niagara falls' derailed their retirement plans - then a customer stepped inPeter and Mary Vujcich are finally getting the retirement they thought had disappeared.10 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your homeWith severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s vital we factor this': Flood protection had no chance against Gabrielle - reportFurther work required to design appropriate flood mitigation.08 Mar 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPothole fixes and four-lane expressway coming - but local roads need hundreds of millionsCouncils still need hundreds of millions to rebuild our cyclone-devastated roads.08 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandImages of Karekare before and after Cyclone GabrielleSmall slips have been repaired. Damage is very visible to the road, but it is functional.07 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandBye summer: Cold snap shortlived but rainmaker on the horizonTemperatures in the region dipped overnight to below average levels for this time of year.06 Mar 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Get on with the job sooner': Government streamlines flood protectionIt's believed a streamlined consent process should enable a faster Hawke's Bay rebuild.05 Mar 04:42 AM
New ZealandKūmara prices expected to dropAt its scarcest, some kūmara prices topped out at $14/kg.03 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandThe Hits Hawke's Bay co-hosts discuss their scooter challengeAdam Green and Megan Banks were elated after their epic scooter journey.03 Mar 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne home, 40 owners: Fixing cyclone-hit properties isn't simple in Wairoa'One home has 40+ owners so permission's needed from at least 50 per cent of the owners.'29 Feb 10:38 PM
New Zealand30,000 cyclone-smashed apple bins fixed for growers, saving them $3mHawke’s Bay grows 70 per cent of NZ's apples and this year’s picking season has begun.29 Feb 07:37 PM
New ZealandVegetables push through silt left behind by Cyclone GabriellePlant and Food Research is trying to work out how to 'use the silt to our advantage'.28 Feb 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceSuncorp boss hopeful insurance premium increases will slow following hefty hikes in 2023Focus on reinsurers ahead of Suncorp renewing its contracts in July.26 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandFestival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford MustangThis year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.26 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop gun: HB sharpshooter bags deer, gifts it to soldiers then joins armyA farmer turned sharp shooter can now knock the top off a bottle from 300 metres.26 Feb 12:01 AM
New Zealand'Tried everything to make it work': Eskdale brewery taps out after cycloneChris Barber and his wife did 'everything they could' to make things work.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandEskdale residents still ‘fighting with insurance companies’ since cyclone damageFlood-affected residents are still battling insurance claims a year on22 Feb 10:22 PM
