New Zealand‘You swallow a lot of pain’ - West Auckland community’s cyclone traumaSix months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, residents are still picking up the pieces.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘You can’t just give up’: Life goes on slowly for Dartmoor growerStu Kilmister says orchards might look better, but the people are still recovering.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMajor new centre-track Ellerslie feature: 388-space car parkExisting car park land beside SH1 due to be sold in a deal yet to settle.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFENZ investigation finds lack of landslide-related training for firefighters'FENZ’s risk management systems did not identify landslides as a hazard.'11 Aug 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyHome insurance premiums expected to rise by more than 20pcInsurance premiums soar, as inflation and rising reinsurance costs bite.10 Aug 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe billion-dollar spend-up: How much will Hawke’s Bay contractors see of it?An auditor could be appointed to ensure Hawke's Bay contractors contribute to rebuild.09 Aug 12:55 AM
New ZealandWhitebait ban: Trust says priorities delayed rāhui decisionThe trust had been in talks over the ban since April.08 Aug 11:37 PM
KahuDuring the cyclone, Michael Ngahuka leapt into actionNgahuka is Vision NZ's candidate for the Tukituki electorate in Hawke's Bay.08 Aug 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA day out at Tangoio with ‘Forklift Foster’ and ‘Chainsaw Retallick‘The newly named squad, coaches and support team manned the tools in Tangoio on Tuesday.08 Aug 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Big relief': Napier and Hastings get another commuter bridgeSomething to toot about as a bridge smashed by the cyclone reopens after six months.08 Aug 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Great bunch’: All Blacks want to show Hawke’s Bay they careNZ Rugby's boss says the All Blacks have been buoyed by Hawke's Bay's support.08 Aug 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNet loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season openingA whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.07 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandWairoa has no flood protection; Mayor welcomes $70m to change thatWairoa has received a large Government package to protect against flooding.07 Aug 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMarine heatwaves: Why NZ's waters are only getting warmerNZ's seas once warmed to double the global average when CO2 levels were as high as now.07 Aug 03:52 AM
New ZealandABs to be kept busy at working beeTangoio Marae trustee Diana Taunao heartened to see her community hasn't been forgotten.07 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandTop scientist posts anti-Govt views on social mediaMurry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.04 Aug 11:43 PM
New ZealandEsk Valley couple who can’t get full insurance payout hope buyouts will helpPair frustrated as insurance won't cover the mortgage for a house they can't rebuild.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the All Blacks will be doing in Napier after announcing world cup teamAll Blacks to clean up cyclone-ravaged Tangoio Marae.04 Aug 06:29 AM
KahuOmbudsman calls for ‘more trust of iwi’ after cyclone visit'People’s lives at the moment are too much on hold.'03 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandBuyout details agreed for Category 3 homes in Hawke’s BayCost-sharing agreement marks milestone in buyout process.03 Aug 06:37 AM
New ZealandBreakdown highlights Hawke's Bay road network issuesAuthorities calling for respect from motorists in bridge reopening.03 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandResidents 'denied a voice' in cyclone recovery effortsCyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts have been criticised by the Human Rights Commission.03 Aug 01:15 AM
New ZealandEmbankment to support SH25a had fill tipped into it in the 1960sRoad design of decades ago was not up to extreme weather in the current climate.02 Aug 09:13 PM
New ZealandRedclyffe Bridge reopening plans unveiledA meeting at Waiohiki hears the details02 Aug 06:17 AM
New ZealandThe All Blacks are coming: Rugby World Cup squad to be named in Hawke’s Bay next weekIan Foster felt the ABs couldn’t head to France without paying some respects to region.02 Aug 04:42 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: $120m committed to Napier-Wairoa roadworksThe investment is in 'immediate works' stemming from cyclone damage.02 Aug 01:03 AM
New Zealand'A lot of talk, no action' East Coast residents demand forestry changeThe report warned the region had less than 10 years before felling caused land collapse.02 Aug 12:38 AM
New ZealandRail transport between Napier and Hastings a possibility next month as temporary fix takes shapeWork is under way on the bridge at Waitangi, and it could open to trains next month.01 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandCommunity meeting before Redclyffe Bridge reopening decisionIt's almost six months since Cyclone Gabrielle blasted apart the Redlyffe Bridge.01 Aug 03:21 AM
New ZealandCyclone-hit homes buyout: Mayors expect 'some concerns' from communityGovt offer to help HB councils buy out damaged homes is still far from a done deal.31 Jul 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew study: How did NZ’s extreme summer affect our young people?Researchers to track young Kiwis' wellbeing after summer's extreme weather events.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVoluntary buyouts for Category 3 homes on the tableHawke's Bay's five councils now have to agree to the Govt's cost-sharing model.31 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandStolen CCTV camera in flood-hit area of Hawke's Bay backfires on two burglars'The camera remained operational and enabled police to identify potential suspects.'30 Jul 09:49 PM
Kahu‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Cyclone Gabrielle survivor rebuilding life in her 80sThe upbeat 81yo has found solace in the craft she holds close to her heart - weaving.29 Jul 12:12 AM
