Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle, and a year of extreme weather
The Front Page reports on two major weather events that stunned the country this year.
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'Nah, we're just three Māori boys': The story behind NZ's quote of the year
As they rescued people from floodwaters, this trio uttered a now-famous phrase.
'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quickly
Present were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.
Hundreds pack Esk Valley’s surviving church for Christmas service
Singing rang from the pews and people didn't want to leave.
Did the cyclone affect Hawke's Bay's hidden natural hot springs?
The springs are one of the few places left to enjoy thermal pools for free.
Cyclone-displaced families poised for pre-fab Napier cabins
Whānau whose homes were destroyed get a helping hand.
Homeowners declined cyclone-related accommodation support
Auckland homeowners are struggling to pay the mortgage on storm-damaged homes.
Shine Falls closed but nearby Bell Rock open for summer
While one Hawke's Bay door closes - another opens for those wanting a scenic walk.
‘Hugely unprepared’: Critical shortcomings in learnings from 2020 Napier floods
The review also praised staff who went above and beyond.
Fruit shortage: Supply issues in lead-up to Christmas
Cyclone Gabrielle decimated crops in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.
'It didn’t come from the river': Town's flooding to be subject of independent investigation
"Some said the water came from the river but it didn’t, it came from behind us."
The region that needs up to 8000 new workers: 'Will dominate what we do for years'
Accommodation villages being mulled for an influx of workers to cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
Prime Minister derails hopes for Napier-Wairoa link
The PM said the Government 'shouldn't be progressing' the 'poorly utilised' rail link.
Luxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'
The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.
Cyclone-hit forest owners given time to avoid repaying carbon credits
Replanting has been delayed by slips, road damage and flooded nurseries.
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.
Expo for cyclone-affected farmers a ‘one-stop shop’
The trip to town was well worth it for Tararua farmers.
Fighting for a paradise: The couple with the last home in cyclone 'limbo land'
'We fought because we love it. It’s a beautiful spot.'
Christmas present for drivers as road crews tackle SH2 slips sites
Three sites have been one lane for almost 10 months since Cyclone Gabrielle in February.
Jo's hidden food forest flourishing in Coromandel subdivision
'I have always strived to be as self-sustaining as possible.'
Hastings' $70k rebrand defended: 'We could go back to being the dull place we were a decade ago'
Councillor and marketer says the spending is a "tough balance" after the cyclone.
Opinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been stronger
OPINION: Gabrielle then wouldn't have caused as much damage in CHB, Tim Gilbertson argues.
'We want every kid to open a present on Christmas morning’
Kindness Collective to open Joy Store in Hawke’s Bay next month.
The Wairoa River - when the mouth opened, it all went
Police knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.
Napier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairs
Traffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.
No Hawke’s Bay ministers, cyclone recovery portfolio tweaked
A Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery has been named, but no cyclone minister.
'Striking distance': Less than 60mm of rain needed for Napier to have wettest year yet
The Hawke's Bay city is on the cusp of breaking a rainfall record ahead of the weekend.
Goals set for Napier City Rovers after whistle blown on 2023
Squad depth is a work-on for next year as Napier City Rovers sign off on 2023.
Let’s be fair — the Wairoa show is cancelled, but town gets a big day out
Cyclone damage at the showgrounds means a fair to be held in the main street instead.
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing
Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.
Some Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fix
There are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.
Plugging the gaps on Hawke's Bay's cyclone-damaged Redclyffe Bridge
The Redclyffe Bridge remains open as cracks are being sealed in the old structure.
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.