New ZealandCoastal community seeking answers from council on closed gorgeĀkitio residents are worried they may be completely cut off.01 Mar 02:44 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Silky Oak faces long, slow recoveryIconic chocolate shop has massive clean-up ahead.01 Mar 02:24 AM
PoliticsWatch: Feelings of fear 'justified and fair' says PM; more police resource for Hawke's BayDetails of the new Cyclone Recovery Taskforce have been announced.01 Mar 01:52 AM
New ZealandGolden Shears back on the road againRowland Smith is the favourite to win the Open shearing title.01 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandA crate for a mate: Man risks walk over debris-covered bridge to give friend cold oneIn the midst of a disaster zone, a little gesture for a friend can mean a lot.01 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandPM returns to Hawke's Bay, hears most crops uninsuredThe Prime Minister is back in the Bay and heard first-hand from growers.28 Feb 11:59 PM
Kahu‘If the waka is stuck, so am I’: Historic waka needs new temporary homeThe important piece of history is stuck on flood-damaged land and needs a temporary home.28 Feb 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Staggering amounts of rain': Where nearly 550mm fell in Hawke's Bay"It helps us understand how heavy the rain was in a relatively short period of time."28 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Bridge to close for five hours for full-load testingThe aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.28 Feb 09:11 PM
EnergyHydro boosts Meridian Energy first half net profit by 39pcMeridian has also more than doubled the size of its renewable development pipeline.28 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandRuff competition: Bark Up to go ahead despite cyclone damagePatangata Tavern pushing past Cyclone Gabrielle and going ahead with its Bark Up event.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrappiest summer ever: Sunny stint to replace soggy three months of rainy weather“It is a decent dry spell for the North Island to the end of the weekend."28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe challenge to get power to remaining 2400 properties near NapierThere are plenty of challenges facing crews tasked with restoring power.28 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandEnvironmental groups applaud rejection of 15 million cubic metre groundwater takeA hearing panel has rejected an application for 15 million cubic metres of groundwater.28 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandThree people non-contactable after cyclone, welfare helpline set upAn 0800 number has been set up for people impacted by the cyclone to call for assistance.28 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandEsk Valley winery converts restaurant into counselling centre for traumatised locals"I prayed for my life that night and I’m haunted by the sound of water."28 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandThe cyclone-struck town coming together for a giant shared lunchCommunity and volunteers to come together for a unity lunch down Pōrangahau's main street.28 Feb 02:12 AM
New ZealandThree people remain missing in Hawke's Bay; Esk Valley want answers from Civil DefenceEsk Valley residents waited on rooftops and hills for an evacuation order that never came.28 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay stopbanks set for massive riseHawke's Bay Regional Council to embark on massive stopbank upgrade.27 Feb 10:46 PM
New Zealand41 cars impounded: Spike in street racing, drink driving after Cyclone GabrielleStay off the roads, and stay sober.27 Feb 09:57 PM
New Zealand‘Driving force for me’: Tireless electricity workers help flood-stricken communitiesElectricity workers like Dan Johansen are among the unsung heroes of Cyclone Gabrielle.27 Feb 04:17 AM
New Zealand$11 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to growDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.27 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: National candidates fight to widen slash inquiryThe party is ramping up efforts to get Hawke's Bay into the forestry slash inquiry.27 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandĀtea a Rangi stands strong in the face of floodsThe site is an important symbol of knowledge and learning in the Hawke's Bay community.27 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandHopes Twin Cities' public transport can return amid congestionLocalised bus services are expected to return to Napier and Hastings this week.27 Feb 02:54 AM
New ZealandTararua group’s long journey to Te MatatiniTe Ringa Kaha were welcomed home with a celebration in Dannevirke.27 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandOmahu whānau coping with flood by 'getting on' with recovery workKerri Nuku and her whānau were out helping others when they found their own home flooding.27 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandLive: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cycloneThere's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.26 Feb 10:06 PM
Letters to the EditorHawke’s Bay letters: Prepare for battle after Cyclone GabrielleThose affected by Gabrielle should prepare for battle with organisations, says one reader.26 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Sand returns to Ahuriri beachInstead of shingle rocks and sand shipped from other beaches, natural sand has returned.26 Feb 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEmergency finance issue shows law not fit for purposeThe Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act is under fire again.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dearly loved': Cyclone flood victim had lost wife 8 months earlierThe couple relocated to New Zealand in 2021 after living in California.26 Feb 03:57 AM
New Zealand250mm an hour: Farmer's astonishing rain reading in Hawke's Bay hillsA weather station on a farm in Waiwhare recorded 730mm of rain in two days.25 Feb 11:43 PM
New ZealandPākōwhai home and business owners continue cleaning up after the destructionPolice also made 24 arrests in the Eastern District, 14 in Hawke's Bay, 10 in Tairāwhiti.25 Feb 11:42 PM
