'It's a time capsule': Wallet stolen 26 years ago found under storm-damaged tree
Retired Central Hawke’s Bay farmer Michael Hardy had long forgotten the theft.
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Tūtaekurī River stopbanks weakened in Cyclone Gabrielle onslaught
16km of stopbank on either side of one of HB's main rivers have been weakened.
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Megan Banks: Cyclone aftermath a time for reflection - and poetry
Calm after the storm makes the region take note.
Winter worry: Novelty of dinghy crossing wearing off for couple after bridge swept away
“I really don’t want to be in the dinghy for winter."
Down But Not Out artists donate to relief fund
The exhibition celebrates the spirit and resilience of the Hawke's Bay community.
One-day cricket final in Napier to support cyclone recovery
Central Stags will play Canterbury in Napier next week.
Patient airlifted after crash near isolated Putorino
A crash happened about 4pm police said.
Lindauer portrait of Ngāti Kahungunu chief could set a new auction record
Czech artist painted the oil on canvas piece in 1883, 3 years before chief's death.
'Does not define who I am': Man with Down syndrome can't get a job
Hamish Gilbert wants prospective employers to see the value he can bring to a workplace.
'An unviable situation': Foster parents give Moana back to Oranga Tamariki
It follows the mother’s failed bid to take custody battle directly to Supreme Court.
Hawke’s Bay working through grief and trauma after cyclone
A Te Whatu Ora clinical psychologist says everyone will process grief in different ways.
The state of highway 5
Hawke's Bay Today reporter Doug Laing takes a closer look at the state of the Napier Taupo highway on the first day open to the public since Cyclone Gabrielle. Video/Warren Buckland
How buying a bottle of gin will help Hawke's Bay's Cyclone recovery efforts
The National Distillery Company teams up with Thieving Acorns on more cyclone fundraisers.
Boaties and beachgoers beware: Cyclone remnants still pose dangers
Official advice from Lawa still advises people to stay out of the water.
Govt announces six new bridges; new Minister of Police confirmed
Hipkins announced Cyclone Gabrielle measures and a new Police Minister.
Magpies swoop in to help save rehab’s EIT Home
A dedicated team of Magpies swooped into action on Friday.
MPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problems
Farmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.
'Magnet': She lost everything in two of NZ’s worst catastrophes
Dee Southall lost a home in Christchurch and another in Cyclone Gabrielle.
Zoom call: BMXers take on NZ's best at nationals
The BMX club is proud of all 16 of their riders who gave their all at the national champs.
Motel generation: What it's like raising kids in emergency housing
Nearly half those living in emergency housing in Hawke's Bay are children.
Māori health provider rises to Gabrielle's challenge
Te Kupenga Hauora-Ahuriri staff work tirelessly for whānau after cyclone.
Napier to Taupō road reopens to all traffic during daylight hours
The highway has been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle caused a large slip.
Haumoana Giant Pumpkin Competition fundraising for flooded playcentre
Not even a cyclone could stop the second Giant Pumpkin Competition.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Safety fears after withdrawal of support for Mangaone River crossing
River crossing has been suddenly left in the Dartmoor community's hands.
Stuart Nash pokes fun at Cabinet demotion in social media post
Nash appears to be looking on the bright side after being told off by the PM.
'Fantastic effort': Kiwis raise $11.7 million for cyclone relief in Lotto draw
One lucky Cantabrian won $15 million in the special draw.
Reverse Spin: Will Stuart Nash survive?
Opinion: Nash can't quit, it would wreck Labour's chances in Napier.
Anzac screening of documentary about Dannevirke's WWII hero
Dannevirke's Regent will be holding a special screening of the documentary.
Sandra Hazlehurst says support for those who need it will continue
Hastings has moved out of a state of emergency and into a state of recovery.
Game of their lives: The football heroes who refuse to quit the club they love
Former stars still serve Napier football club long after hanging up their boots.
Work underway to replace flood-damaged bowling green
Repair work is underway at Waipawa Bowling Club.
Crucial State Highway 5 link reopening
General public Napier-Taupo motoring 7am-7pm - but take care
Hawke’s Bay pubs and punters celebrate St Paddy’s Day
Eager punters flocked to pubs across Hawke's Bay to celebrate.