New Zealand'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of needTwenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.18 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentInsurance premium hikes hit record highCost increases should start abating - insurance industry group.18 Oct 04:07 AM
New ZealandCoromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protectionMore funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.18 Oct 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Mad scramble': How Cyclone Gabrielle caught first responders flat-footedDuring Cyclone Gabrielle, firefighters struggled to access key areas of Hawke's Bay.17 Oct 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1.2 million cubic metres to go: Plea for funding to remove cyclone silt in Hawke's BayMore than half of the silt dumped by the cyclone is still sitting, waiting to be cleared.16 Oct 09:15 PM
New Zealand‘Big surprise’: Kiwifruit grower heartened to see crops growing again after cyclone'If there is a spark of life, there is hope, and we will carry on.'16 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandNapier council agrees to lease land for cabins for cyclone-displaced whānauSome residents forced from their cyclone-damaged whenua may soon have a temporary home.15 Oct 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'All smiles': Pan Pac’s Napier plant reaches milestone in $280m cyclone recoveryChip mill restarted, 120ha forest purchased.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDay the road gave way: Family’s fight for survival after quad bike plunges over bankA simple trip to Saturday-morning kids' football nearly cost Auckland family their lives.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismCoromandel’s plea: No, we’re not closed, so come and see usIncome-starved holiday hub will need more than prayers for a good summer.12 Oct 12:42 PM
New ZealandCops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'11 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: River crossing restores access to farms after seven monthsThe Glenbrooke Rd bridge was one of many wiped out by the cyclone in February.10 Oct 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose’: Phil’s Gardens to closeAfter 43 years, the cyclone and rising costs bring an end to the market garden in Meeanee.10 Oct 02:55 AM
New ZealandWaikare Bailey bridge to close for repairsThe Bailey bridge between Wairoa and Napier will close for two nights for maintenance.10 Oct 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Hastings gets funding for community approach to emergenciesUp to 15 civil defence community hubs are to be established in the wake of the cyclone.09 Oct 07:11 PM
New ZealandDonated plants bring colour to flood-hit Hawke’s Bay gardensGardeners whose properties were inundated by Gabrielle smiling again.08 Oct 10:27 PM
New ZealandChef Neela Neela will take a holiday, but doesn't plan to stop helping othersNeela Neela will take a well-earned holiday, but doesn't plan to stop helping others.08 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandOwners of Hawke’s Bay cyclone-damaged homes ‘angry, sad’ at council communicationOwners of some cyclone-wrecked homes say they are depressed and desperate.04 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandNew changes to forestry regulations post Cyclone GabrielleRegulations have been tightened to reduce damage of downstream communities.03 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandCategory 3 list finalised: Mixed response to Hawke’s Bay cyclone milestoneThe milestone means the buyout process can soon begin. It has drawn a mixed response.02 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandHow Cyclone Gabrielle contributed to Chatham Cup hero’s footballing breakAfter witnessing Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, Liam Schofield's priorities changed.01 Oct 06:47 PM
KahuHousing help for homeless in Te Wairoa brings hopeTe Wairoa has received $14 million to develop cabins for families left without a home.30 Sep 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleClimate change isn’t a thing of the future any more, says author and activist Tim JonesWeather and climate wind like threads through my writing.28 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandApprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homesThere is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.28 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone reliefNews snippets from the Far North.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe black-belt Polish immigrant who wants to be Napier's MPMilewski lives in a community outside of Napier that was severely impacted by the cyclone.26 Sep 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions disputeAuckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.25 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandHastings District Council promises prudency after $11.6m deficit reveal; cyclone mainly to blameAbout 65 per cent of deficit was attributed to cyclone costs.25 Sep 12:14 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay takes out rescue and volunteer of the year at national Surf Life Saving NZ awardsHawke's Bay surf lifesavers took two out of three major national awards last weekend.24 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandHuge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato riversMassive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.24 Sep 09:52 PM
New ZealandThe vines are in bud, the doors are open - Brookfields Winery is backThey are delighted to be back.22 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandWaiata from the wai helps students heal from cyclone flood traumaThe principal of Ōmāhu School wrote a song in te reo about Cyclone Gabrielle to share.21 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandWatchdog highlights public's right to information during crisisChief Ombudsman learning about the issues facing communities21 Sep 09:54 PM
