New ZealandBeleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from GabrielleThe embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.21 Jul 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyardsOngoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.13 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandMagpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiserA sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.12 Jul 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claimsJust 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.11 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus takes $7m hit on cyclone, flooding damageCyclone has a nasty sting its tail for Chorus.11 Jul 01:51 AM
New Zealand'Hideous': Delays threaten to bankrupt owners of landslip-hit homesFamilies are at risk of facing bills in the hundreds of thousands for retaining walls.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Staggering' amount of waste given new life in cyclone recoverySilt and waste that covered Hawke's Bay will be recycled.04 Jul 08:07 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victimsThe Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.03 Jul 05:21 AM
TalanoaWarning of more cyclones for parts of Pacific as El Nino threatensAn El Nino event may increase extreme weather in some regions.03 Jul 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banksCyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.29 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Some Muriwai residents still living in campgrounds months after stormsFor many of the residents displaced from their houses, it is impossible to move home.28 Jun 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater meters, moving business to Wairoa? Hawke's Bay prepares for dry futureThe council releases its regional water assessment, showing a possible huge shortfall.28 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until DecemberTerms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.26 Jun 06:31 AM
New Zealand‘The poor cousin’: Heightened angst in Wairoa after flood zone decisionA 2A classification is creating uncertainty around future living - as winter hits.23 Jun 04:20 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWeather: What Kiwis can expect from the coming El NiñoKiwis could be feeling El Niño's influence by the end of winter. So what can we expect?22 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Managed retreat': Should we stop building homes on flood plains or is there a better option?After Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland gears up to do better, writes Simon Wilson.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf life savers' wetsuits contaminated during flood rescuesLifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their wetsuits in the contamination.20 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandRescuers out of pocket after floods contaminate equipmentScores of lifeguards saved hundreds of people but ruined their wetsuits in the floods.20 Jun 12:16 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms possible for east coast of North IslandHeavy rain could cause flooding and damage to roads that are already fragile.17 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandCouncil proposes rates remission for up to two years for cyclone-damaged properties'We know that recovering from this disaster is going to take quite some time.'17 Jun 10:28 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to begin talks with high-risk property owners this weekIt will take time to reach all of the thousands of storm-affected homes in Auckland.13 Jun 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe river 'hairpin' that sent 4.5m of water through and over homesDuncan McPhail's home of 40 years could be declared as unsafe to live. He has other ideas.12 Jun 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationThe Bachelorette NZ star on his next move to support rising designersFashion designer Richie Boyens says creatives face big hurdles in the business world.10 Jun 04:59 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
OpinionNick Leggett: The importance of sustainabilityOPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.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
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 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
