Grieving community fears weapons will be used as looting prompts roadblocks
Looters were discovered late last night in Puketapu west of Napier.
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'They've been smashed': Orchardists seek help after floods
National leader Christopher Luxon visits apple orchard and home devastated by floods.
‘We thought we’d have to do it all ourselves’: Farm a symbol of community resilience
The lavender farm has become a symbol of resilience for small communities.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tourist puts holiday on hold to help those who lost everything
Tourist joins volunteer army helping Hawke's Bay residents who lost everything in cyclone.
Cyclone Gabrielle: After cyclone, songs of praise and gratitude ring out in church halls across Hawke’s Bay
In the midst of all the destruction from Cyclone Gabrielle, Pasifika voices rung out.
Gabrielle death toll rises amid water and power crisis; 4928 ‘uncontactable’, fresh land slip warnings
More harrowing tales of tragic deaths are emerging from Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction.
Where you can donate goods and who you contact for help after Gabrielle
Contact numbers, websites and email addresses have been provided to help those in need.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 24 hours that changed our world
Cherie Howie looks back at the day the cyclone arrived, and changed Aotearoa forever.
In pictures: New images show extent of devastation in Esk Valley
Scenes of destruction remain four days after deadly floods in valley north of Napier.
Properties devastated by flooding in Esk Valley
Locals are picking through the remains of homes and vehicles destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle in Esk Valley. Video / Neil Reid
Flood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMs
First up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.
‘Going rogue’: Napier deputy mayor says Govt failings contributed to flood impact
"It has illustrated just how isolated and abandoned Napier is."
Saturday promised a return to normality for Hawke's Bay - but the blue sky betrays us
OPINION: Instead of historic planes dancing in the blue, the sound of choppers blurs.
Focus: Tokomaru Bay residents work on repairs after cyclone
People in Tokomaru Bay are working to reconnect the town after being cut off by flooding and road damage. Video / George Heard
Shots fired, manhunt underway after crime spike in cyclone-devastated Napier
Armed police swooped in Napier last night, forcing residents to stay in.
Focus: Cyclone Gabrielle death toll reaches nine
The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle has reached nine people as emergency teams continue to search for missing people. Video / Mark Mitchell / George Heard / Mike Scott
Flooded Hawke’s Bay cemetery exposes graves, bones in Omahu
Omahu residents are dealing with exposed graves and bones found in the debris.
Focus: Flooding leaves hospital without power, water or road access
A remote hospital accommodating dementia patients in the tiny East Coast town of Te Puia Springs has been left without power, water and any physical way out since Monday. Video / George Heard
Local Focus: Donations flow into Tomoana Showgrounds in Hawke’s Bay
A lot of goods have been donated and volunteers are busy sorting it out.
'It's a mess here': Plea for help to clean up Wairoa marae
Takitimu-Waihirere marae in Wairoa needs urgent help with clean-up.
PM Chris Hipkins - 4500 people still uncontactable; nine dead; cheers as power back on in Napier
Hipkins is due to speak at 5.30pm.
Puketapu Bridge collapses
The Puketapu Bridge collapses under the weight of the water. Video / Matt Wheatley
Man ‘dug for hours’ to free partner after slip destroyed home
Killed in the slip was Shona Wilson, mother of three teenagers.
Unvaccinated worker told he read too much bulls**t on internet
Worker claims boss said he was brainwashed and read too much bulls*** on the internet.
Whānau asked to exercise caution as Hawke’s Bay urupa desecrated by floods
Whānau are returning to Omahu as the community grieves.
Police officer assaulted at checkpoint, 4500 people uncontactable
Power is set to gradually return while 4500 remain uncontactable in the Eastern District
40 schoolgirls evacuated hours before deadly Eskdale floods
The girls are 'safe and sound' following the flooding.
No rest for the wicked: Working to help after Hawke's Bay cyclone
Good Wood keeps working in hopes of helping others during Cyclone Gabrielle's aftermath.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastation in Akitio
The Tararua District beach community of Akitio was ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Potentially thousands of HB residents yet to be contacted - PM; reports of more victims
Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed an eighth victim.
Kaimai Stakes at Matamata the target for Pep Torque
John Jenkins runs through the latest thoroughbred racing news
Volunteer army set up amid heartbreak in Esk Valley disaster zone
'People are on the positive, optimistic side helping each other out.'
Influencer's cyclone fundraiser sparks warning
Influencer's fundraising campaign prompts advice on best way to help.
Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke’s Bay: An army of volunteers pitch in
Random acts of kindness help Hawke's Bay people recover.