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Hawke’s Bay tells its regional council the issue it should focus on is ... horse trails
It turns out most of the submitters to the council's annual plan want more horse trails.
The cyclone turned a golf course into a sand trap - its members have resown it by hand
Nine of the Napier club’s 18 holes are now playable, a huge achievement given the damage.
Letters: Govt spending, party policies, and what about a grand coalition?
OPINION: Letters on debt, fast-food diplomacy, home detention, and the St James Theatre.
New Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrest
Kiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.
Another 1200 properties can rebuild; future of Wairoa properties remains uncertain
More properties can rebuild, but the future of 600 in Wairoa is still unclear.
Five months gone, still no sign of Joseph Ahuriri and his truck
Five months of searching has found no sign of Joseph Ahuriri.
Women’s waka ama coach shows mettle after Omāhu home damaged in cyclone
"They inspire our wāhine."
Art Deco: ‘The busiest town’s been in a long time’
Winter Art Deco brought a thrill to the chill. The weather: They were over it.
Beleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from Gabrielle
The embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.
Hospice given $14m towards new site forced to abandon it due to cyclone
A new site for Cranford Hospice is "urgent" and $14m has already been committed to it.
Winter Deco a boost for the bay as international visitors return
People from as far away as the US and Australia are attending the boutique festival.
Flood accommodation payment vital: 'People's mental health was paper-thin'
Owners of red- and yellow-stickered homes are still paying rates for properties.
Hawke's Bay's cyclone-displaced happy with new accommodation support
A new payment aims to catch people missing out on temporary accommodation aid.
Homeowners forced out by floods welcome government accommodation payments
Karekare homeowners say the new fund for displaced residents brings a sigh of relief.
'Wahooooooo!!!!!!!!' Eskdale School rejoices after Ministry of Education reverses rebuild changes
Eskdale School has been given the news that their original rebuild plan will go ahead.
Cyclone recovery front of mind for Ngāti Kahungunu
Recovery and restoring the health of waterways were the focus of the annual iwi hui.
Government announces plan to future-proof regions impacted by severe weather
Govt to provide support for volunteers and community workers suffering burnout.
'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmers
A free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.
Takitimu Marae taking opportunity to build back stronger after Cyclone Gabrielle
Floodwater roared through in early February leaving silt in its wake.
Wairoa marae taking opportunity to build back stronger after Cyclone Gabrielle
"I didn’t know how heavy silt was ‘til I picked the shovel up."
'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?
Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?
Council email mistake shifts 10 landowners into cyclone red zone
Hastings council told Pākōwhai residents their land category had changed. It had not.
Our forests and our future are entwined
OPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.
Was 2023 the last? Government’s statistician talks about the future of census
'It’s getting harder to get responses from New Zealanders.'
'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayor
Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.
'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyards
Ongoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.
Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser
A sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.
Iwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after flooding
Lead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".
Eskdale School’s been a ‘beacon of hope’ for a cyclone-hit community - then the ministry revealed changes
School leaders say MoE has targeted it for budget cuts for no reason.
Consumer says cyclone victims told to pay for lost Sky Boxes
Group says it has raised concerns with the broadcaster.
Three years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claims
Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.
Chorus takes $7m hit on cyclone, flooding damage
Cyclone has a nasty sting its tail for Chorus.
Local Focus: Who should pay for this destroyed Gisborne bridge?
Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle destroys bridge.