Latest from Cyclone Gabrielle

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'?

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.

'Hideous': Delays threaten to bankrupt owners of landslip-hit homes

Families are at risk of facing bills in the hundreds of thousands for retaining walls.

'No way lives are going to be safe': Rebuild green light worries cyclone-hit residents

Dave and Jen Yule have been told they can rebuild, but they don't want to return.

Government walks back suggestion of 7% interest on loans for cyclone-hit growers

A Government official provided a meeting of growers with incorrect information.

Long-term concerns for temporary housing among cyclone displaced

Rebecca Marshall says she and other cyclone displaced are finding it hard to get support.

'Staggering' amount of waste given new life in cyclone recovery

Silt and waste that covered Hawke's Bay will be recycled.