New ZealandWater woes: Wairoa faces the ultimate test in its supply choicesWairoa is years behind on some high-priority water supply projects.14 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandThe slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zonesA report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".11 May 10:51 PM
New ZealandThe bridge that will connect Napier to WairoaThree months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.10 May 09:57 PM
PoliticsCyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone futureIt was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.02 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandArrest made after home invasion and assault of 79-year-old manA 28-year-old man has been arrested after a Wairoa man was assaulted in his bed.01 May 09:58 PM
New ZealandWairoa man bashed by home invader wants last photo of his late wife backDenis Andrews' cell phone, with the photo, was stolen in an aggravated robbery.27 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandHome invasion: Elderly man hospitalised after being assaulted in his bedThe unknown offender broke in and assaulted the man, then stole his phones.26 Apr 09:21 PM
Politics‘We’ll be fighting it’: Red-stickered residents dig in as cyclone decisions delayedSome cyclone-impacted residents have no intention to leave their land.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Bloody good day to make people smile' - lollipop man's stop/go antics delightCulture met traffic management on a rural Hawke's Bay road this week.22 Apr 07:25 AM
PoliticsWill you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide futureConsultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRiver protections: Regional councils ‘hopeful’ over Budget bidA plan to invest $257m to speed up 92 river projects across NZ has been revealed.18 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandHastings District promises to change inequities in rates relief systemDecisions around rates relief after Cyclone Gabrielle has caused some frustration.16 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandVanished in the cyclone: Where is Joseph Ahuriri?Joseph Ahuriri's planned several-hour trip to Napier is now a missing persons case.07 Apr 11:25 PM
New ZealandSH2 Bailey bridge construction starts, could be open by start of MayTransport Minister Michael Wood visited the crucial link with residents who would use it.06 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls intensify for wider Hawke’s Bay slash inquiry after sacking and resignation"We still need to understand what caused the damage; how to avoid this happening again."02 Apr 01:04 AM
New ZealandCyclone recovery fund over-subscribed in Hawke’s BayJust 4 per cent of the 1600 applications received had come from flood-hit Wairoa.01 Apr 11:11 PM
KahuIwi wants the Government to fast-track housing in WairoaTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust wants to take the lead on post-cyclone rebuild29 Mar 06:02 PM
New ZealandRed Cross donating $1 million to Wairoa communityGenerous Kiwis have so far donated more than $18 million to the fund.28 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandCyclone can’t stop much-needed Wairoa housing developmentThe earthworks for housing two years in the making will begin in Cyclone-struck Wairoa.26 Mar 12:16 AM
New ZealandRed Cross lays out what your Cyclone Gabrielle aid donations are spent onFree psychological first aid is among the assistance enabled by Kiwis' huge generosity.24 Mar 03:11 AM
KahuUrgent housing rebuild and managed retreat planned for WairoaTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa is seeking a government commitment to fund the programme.22 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa: Iwi trust underwrites $2.5m to help aid recovery; PM finally visitsHipkins visited two marae in Wairoa on Thursday.16 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandParts of SH2 re-opened as Wairoa brought a step closer to reconnecting with NapierTwo crucial routes in the Wairoa area have now opened to traffic.13 Mar 08:32 PM
New ZealandNew footage emerges, fresh clues on movements of missing Joseph AhuririThe man's daughter pleaded for anyone in the area with security cameras to contact her.12 Mar 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForestry Minister stands by decision to keep Hawke’s Bay out of land use inquiryThe two-month inquiry would take twice as long if Hawke's Bay was included, Nash says.09 Mar 07:04 AM
New Zealand‘Definitely rebuildable’: KiwiRail reveal timeframe for Hawke’s Bay railway rebuild“I don’t want to downplay it, but this looks a lot worse than it is."08 Mar 11:16 PM
New ZealandDrug house shooting: ‘I wish he had done a better job’ says wounded victimHendrix Jury has been sentenced for a Christchurch shooting and two prison assaults.08 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMost Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeownersOnly the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.07 Mar 04:31 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 ZealandPolice car shot at in Wairoa, armed officers storm propertyTwo people arrested in cyclone-hit town.26 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandOffroaders race to ‘apocalyptic’ cyclone disaster zone to help those in needA kind-hearted Kiwi talks of the devastation he saw during a mercy dash to Hawke's Bay.24 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandGenerators, satellite phones, and more: Red Cross thanks Kiwis, updates on how money is being spentDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.24 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandA dinghy, two pools and a cyclone: Storm foils Wairoa bridge fix Innovative repair that saved Te Reinga Bridge undone by Cyclone Gabrielle.24 Feb 02:43 AM
