New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 111 callers told 'no one is coming to help' as floodwaters rose'Some of the calls, even now with the passage of time... are distressing to hear.'07 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandInside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone GabrielleThe inquest will also probe how warnings and emergency plans were managed.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone GabrielleOpen Justice reporter Ric Stevens joins us to take us through what we know so far, and what we hope to learn from these tragic events.Watch06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sooner the better’: Destroyed bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuiltA decision to rebuild Brookfields Bridge has been hailed as 'awesome' for the community.03 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandPan Pac to cut 20 roles in Hawke’s Bay restructureCyclone Gabrielle left the Whirinaki site under 2m of floodwater in 2023.24 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the candidates say will decide Wairoa’s future after years of stormsFour candidates are vying for the mayoralty as Wairoa heads to the polls.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone-hit culvert rebuilt with fish ladder and repurposed materialCyclone Gabrielle destroyed the culvert that was rebuilt using fish ladder innovation. 22 Sep 03:55 AM
Lifestyle'Resilience is what we need': How restoring native forests could future-proof NZCyclone Gabrielle's devastation drove trapping influencer Sam Gibson to front the project.21 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay electricity capacity doubles with new transformer at RedclyffeIt's designed to be resilient to a 1-in-450 years flood event.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland Airport gets giant bird-proof pond after flooding disasterA new wetland the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to clean up stormwater.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council - will the cyclone define this year’s election?Hawke’s Bay Today asked all HBRC candidates how they thought council handled the cyclone.12 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In your mouth, ears, everywhere': Living in a post-cyclone dust landSince Cyclone Gabrielle, 113 formal dust complaints have been made to the council.10 Sep 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One more time': Man with stage 4 cancer calls on council to grant his last wish to paddle his wakaThe river Jim Edwards used to love hasn’t been dredged since 2009.08 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa highway to close for bridge upgrade at Waikare GorgeThe new Acrow bridge is 1m wider, stronger, and quieter than the old bridge.05 Sep 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Shameful': Seymour criticises 'hidden' online zoning maps in council housing planThe plan allows for up to 15-storey developments near transport hubs.03 Sep 11:37 PM
New ZealandRissington Bridge build to begin in post-cyclone milestoneThe new bridge, 78.3m long and 8.2m wide, will replace one of 19 destroyed by Gabrielle.03 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandInnovative bridge rebuild in Tararua saves time and money Recycled beams from another bridge saved $10,000 in reconstructing the Otanga Rd bridge. 03 Sep 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Who’s going to read it?': Research taken off library shelf and transformed into art showcaseThe exhibition features 30+ local artists and opens on September 27 in Gisborne.01 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity builds new library for flood-hit Ōmāhu School'It shows the power of collaboration and what’s possible when a community comes together.'31 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExpressway upgrade will need 600,000 tonnes of aggregate, but there's concerns it won't be local'The feeling in our sector is that there is a lot of gravel build-up in the rivers.'29 Aug 01:37 AM
New ZealandIwi win case objecting to new Hawke's Bay quarry - for nowThe quarry site is close to burial caves and the scene of an inter-hapu battle.28 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'He just lost his grip': Friend of Auckland Anniversary flooding victim describes rescue effort David Young, 58, was swept away during the Auckland Anniversary floods in January 2023.27 Aug 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClosing bar owner's warning - Napier needs something to happen, and quick'This winter was brutal.'26 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Relieved locals': Scenic Drive reopens after repair effort following Cyclone GabrielleScenic Drive reopened at 12pm after extensive repairs.22 Aug 04:43 AM
New Zealand'A lifeline, a reconnection and a promise of resilience': New Moteo-Puketapu bridge opensThe Moteo-Puketapu Bridge opens to road users and cyclists tomorrow. 22 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandDrone footage shows repaired sections of Scenic Drive ahead of reopeningHow the road from Auckland to Piha was repaired after serious damage from Cyclone Gabrielle forced its closure in 2023.Watch22 Aug 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Trusted faces': Push for Māori warden volunteers for future natural disasters'We can walk into spaces where other people would just be looked at with suspicion.'15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: New rescue chopper pads on East Coast to enhance emergency capabilitiesThree new rescue helicopter landing pads on the East Coast officially blessed and opened.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa road: Tenders set to open for Waikare Gorge highway projectA long and winding road to Wairoa and a fix that is likely to cost $425m.08 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom newcomer to guaranteed councillor, in just five daysFour candidates in Hawke’s Bay are elected unopposed across region's five councils.08 Aug 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa to transport landfill waste to Ōmarunui with remaining cyclone fundsWairoa to truck waste to Hawke’s Bay’s Ōmarunui landfill 01 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Your hearts need to be in it': Councillors share candid advice for candidatesJust five days remain to put your hand up for the council elections. 28 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBremworth to restore woollen yarn production in Napier and hire up to 40 peopleThe $6m investment is the most significant for the plant’s future since the cyclone.24 Jul 06:00 PM
