New ZealandTruckload of trout could restore population after cycloneThe trout from Tūrangi travelled by truck with the aim of restocking Hawke's Bay rivers.09 Jun 03:01 AM
New ZealandCyclone-surviving cat turns moggie musePearl in a Whirl written to amuse and fund flood relief.08 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandRates in Whangārei going up by 7.9pcMore than half of submitters supported the rise.08 Jun 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrowers still waiting on Government assistanceThe Government had promised an announcement for Hawke's Bay growers by early June.07 Jun 02:04 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay businesses get $62.6m more for silt removalApplicants for the latest funding will be able to receive up to $40,000, GST exclusive.06 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandClimate scientist says NZ insulated from worst, but warns chaos here alreadyAotearoa still faces climate chaos caused by out-of-control carbon emissions.06 Jun 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportInfrastructure Report: A billion-dollar plan to build resilienceDamage from the cyclone and floods has been estimated to cost up to $14.5b.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The long arm and tail-sting of Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: Most of us take comfort knowing that it is someone else’s responsibility to fix.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportBrett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure prioritiesWe have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportInfrastructure Report: Communications restored but not back to normalRestoring stable networks will be an expensive and radical undertaking.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportOpinion: Filling NZ’s $210b infrastructure deficit black holeThe Government doesn’t have deep-enough pockets to fill the infrastructure black hole.06 Jun 04:59 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure Report: Planning for future weather events will require a different approachThe concepts of resilience and sustainability are key priorities.06 Jun 04:59 PM
OpinionNick Leggett: The importance of sustainabilityOPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.06 Jun 04:59 PM
Infrastructure reportAn alliance to spearhead cyclone recovery effortDowner aims to build back smarter in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.06 Jun 04:59 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure Report: Addressing the country’s infrastructure deficitPublic-private partnerships are critical for NZ's ambitious infrastructure plans.06 Jun 04:59 PM
KahuCyclone recovery plans spark fears for future of whenuaMāori affected by land categorisation have a big choice to make.06 Jun 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCivil Defence review could return co-ordination to community handsHinewai Ormsby is open to the idea of disaster relief being taken out of regional hands.06 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandGavin returns home to Wairoa with mayorGavin has returned to his life-long hometown of Wairoa after he was forced to move.05 Jun 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Rates or a shares sale? Wayne Brown’s big budget showdownOPINION: With two days to go, Wayne Brown is running out of time to get his budget passed.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' makes Hawke's Bay debut for worthy causeDid reporter Mitchell Hageman beat the chaser in a head-to-head quiz?05 Jun 01:42 AM
New ZealandHukarere Girls' College buys motel for new dormsTe Aute Trust Board have purchased the Wine Country Motel in Havelock North for dorms.04 Jun 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about futureJames Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.04 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in briefs - logging truck flips, cyclone grants, and double murder accused in courtNews in briefs from Northland.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Weather-battered home buyouts welcomeOpinion: Our editorial on a funding deal between the government and councils.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘No future for us on that land’: Eskdale brewer welcomes zoning decisionBrewer in flood-stricken part of Hawke's Bay looks forward to moving on.02 Jun 02:54 AM
OpinionChris HydeThe broken heart of Rissington: What the release of Hawke’s Bay’s latest maps means3000 homeowners opened an email to discover their future. It was always going to be tough.01 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay councillors back staff as confusion over recovery bills continuesPerfect paperwork 'absurd' when staff are standing in rising rivers, they argue.01 Jun 12:27 AM
Politics$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homesZoning maps will reveal what Hawke’s Bay communities could be deemed unliveable.01 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Confiscated': Hawke’s Bay flood victims fear they'll be forced off their land'All it does is throw up more questions - it feels like we're having land confiscated.'31 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summerHamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.31 May 05:00 PM
Politics‘Outrageous’: $9m of cyclone business support in Hawke’s Bay not spentThe number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.30 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandStoush over who pays for millions in emergency measures after cycloneHawke’s Bay Regional Council is struggling to get reimbursement for some costs from NEMA.29 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandSurprise over decision not to fund flood prevention planThe Government hasn't backed plans to help fund 92 urgent flood protection projects.29 May 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Red-zone’ residents get confirmation this weekThe long-awaited 'red-zones' after Cyclone Gabrielle are set to be announced.29 May 03:48 AM