New ZealandFighting for a paradise: The couple with the last home in cyclone 'limbo land''We fought because we love it. It’s a beautiful spot.'01 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas present for drivers as road crews tackle SH2 slips sitesThree sites have been one lane for almost 10 months since Cyclone Gabrielle in February.30 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandJo's hidden food forest flourishing in Coromandel subdivision'I have always strived to be as self-sustaining as possible.'30 Nov 01:13 AM
New ZealandHastings' $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.28 Nov 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been strongerOPINION: Gabrielle then wouldn't have caused as much damage in CHB, Tim Gilbertson argues.27 Nov 09:27 PM
New Zealand'We want every kid to open a present on Christmas morning’Kindness Collective to open Joy Store in Hawke’s Bay next month.27 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe Wairoa River - when the mouth opened, it all wentPolice knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.26 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairsTraffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.25 Nov 11:43 PM
New ZealandNo Hawke’s Bay ministers, cyclone recovery portfolio tweakedA Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery has been named, but no cyclone minister.23 Nov 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Striking distance': Less than 60mm of rain needed for Napier to have wettest year yetThe Hawke's Bay city is on the cusp of breaking a rainfall record ahead of the weekend.23 Nov 02:47 AM
FootballGoals set for Napier City Rovers after whistle blown on 2023Squad depth is a work-on for next year as Napier City Rovers sign off on 2023.22 Nov 07:13 PM
New ZealandLet’s be fair — the Wairoa show is cancelled, but town gets a big day outCyclone damage at the showgrounds means a fair to be held in the main street instead.21 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencingFarmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.21 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandSome Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fixThere are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.20 Nov 08:04 PM
New ZealandPlugging the gaps on Hawke's Bay's cyclone-damaged Redclyffe BridgeThe Redclyffe Bridge remains open as cracks are being sealed in the old structure.20 Nov 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay borderThis was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.19 Nov 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Behind the scenes of the office buying $110m of cyclone-smashed homes140 homeowners in Hawke's Bay are meeting the teams that will buy their flooded homes.18 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandCouncil weighs subdivision rule change to help cyclone-hit homeownersCouncil exploring options for people to live in existing community.17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandThey lost all 14 games this season, now they're an NZ Rugby club of the year finalistClubrooms are a place of celebration. At Tamatea, they've also become a place of refuge.16 Nov 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGivealittle donation record: Who got the most support?More than ever before was raised through the online platform, despite a challenging year.16 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandCyclone-hit business moving back after a rent-free ten monthsJack Tarrant said his team was met with a warm smile and a fully stocked beer fridge.15 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandEsk River Bridge slow-down on SH2 for cracks to be repairedHawke's Bay's Esk River Bridge is 80 years old and it will take 3 weeks to repair it.15 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandBuy-out meetings for cyclone hit properties under wayMore than half have had first meetings with the special council office or are about to.14 Nov 01:56 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle still affecting Napier Port’s profitsA subdued log export market contributed to softer cargo volume.14 Nov 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings rifle range closed after spot inspection: ‘Common sense doesn’t prevail’The cyclone damaged a rifle range, but there's no leniency from inspectors, manager says.13 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandCoromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months earlyThe reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.12 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandPutting Robbie Williams at the Mission was a match made in the mirrorREVIEW: 25,000 roared, many for eight hours, as a concert phenomenon continues.11 Nov 07:58 PM
New Zealand'This is the tipping point': Fears businesses won’t survive another Brynderwyns closureNorthland leaders say the next Brynderwyn closure will be the final straw for some.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa flooding shows need for long-term mental health support after Cyclone GabrielleThe sound of rain now brings back terrifying memories for some Hawke’s Bay residents.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s hard on those children:’ Hawke’s Bay pupils flooded out of classrooms for second timePrincipal: "We’ve been quite the refugee school."09 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandVideo: ‘Twice in one year is unbelievable’ - homes flooded in northern Hawke’s Bay"I’ve never seen water like this before."07 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandThe Dinner Club still bringing people together months after Cyclone GabrielleThe tables are set, and there is a delicious smell coming from the kitchen.05 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'I haven’t heard them complain': The jobseekers who rebuilt Tararua's cyclone-smashed farm fencesThrough the tough winter months, this team kept showing up for the greater good.03 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandWanted: 1.60ha of flat land in the Napier-Hastings areaCyclone-hit doggy daycare owners in search for new site.02 Nov 09:52 PM
