Four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure plan
Three major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.
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Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Bailey bridge makes a huge difference for East Coast community
A new Bailey bridge has gone up on the Makarika No 2 Bridge south of Ruatōrea.
'So lucky to survive': Car owner shares story behind memorable cyclone photograph
The powerful image ran on the front of Hawke's Bay Today and the Herald after the flood.
Insurance premium hikes not all cyclone related
People in parts of Hawke's Bay have seen their insurance premiums go up 60pc this year.
Plans revealed for new stopbank at Waiohiki following Gabrielle floods
"Gap” in the stopbank network next to Waiohiki.
After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.
Exports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?
Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.
‘Bloody crucified’: Parents of toddler lost in Cyclone Gabrielle angry at flawed warning system
'Someone just had to push a button once and we would still have our baby girl.'
'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near Napier
Seventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.
'Abandoned' during a cyclone: NZ needs to develop new warning system for disasters, inquiry finds
'The sense that warnings were insufficient has undermined public confidence.'
Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events
It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.
Florist business blooming as it celebrates 10 years
The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.
Half of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to it
Across Hastings and Napier, 167 properties are in Category 3 and eligible for a buyout.
Cyclone Gabrielle dumps on Tai Rawhiti - now its the rubbish
Fly-tipping is skyrocketing in Gisborne, with 700 tonnes of rubbish dumped
Loss of Hawke's Bay Tourism funding would be a 'disaster': Black Barn co-owner Kim Thorp
Kim Thorp says the region struggled to promote itself before Hawke's Bay Tourism.
$70M flood plan: 627 Wairoa properties moved out of limbo
Much of Wairoa was in the 2A category post-floods.
Knowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expert
Te Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.
'We have a way to go': Firefighters’ internal review of Cyclone Gabrielle and Auck flood response
Fenz has set up specialist rescue teams for severe weather events.
Hastings facing one of highest rates rises in country - council could hit $700m debt
Council's 'challenging' draft Long Term Plan could include closing Frimley Pool.
Communication patchy, skilled volunteers turned away in Gabrielle's aftermath
'There’s got to be a better way'.
Wairoa flood investigation: Slipping more significant risk than slash, poplar tree risk
Forwarning of flooding should be predictable now, but time for action will remain short.
Joseph Ahuriri mystery: ‘Disappointing’ end to HB beach search
'I want to acknowledge the resilience of his family,'
Weather events cost golf club $400,000
Golf club counts the cost of 2023 — a year of floods.
EIT's graduating students overcame Covid lockdowns and Cyclone Gabrielle
Students have gone through a global pandemic and the devastation of the region.
'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming years
Farmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.
Crime, cyclone, scams and floods impact insurance
Stress, scams and weather disasters significantly impacted multi-billion dollar business.
Four sites shortlisted for Hawke’s Bay’s new $15m hospice
Plans for a much-needed new hospice are getting back on track.
A mare miracle: How a baby horse survived Cyclone Gabrielle
The Moffett's property was over a metre of water during the cyclone.
End of highway bend known as 'Devil's Elbow' on table as NZTA considers new bridge
Hawke's Bay's iconic and cyclone-smashed hairpin bend could be cut across by a bridge.
Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
Mormon church doubles as school after cyclone and flood
Since last year the school has been in full cyclone-response mode.
'Destruction right in front of you': Swimmer fears council ruining river spots
Catherine Reeves enjoyed a picnic in the dense woods, then returned to find trees gone.