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Flooded Hawke's Bay substation identified as 'critically at risk' in 2020
Officials knew flooded substation was vulnerable and planned to begin work to fix it.
Level of destruction in Puketapu ‘among the worst in the settlement area’
At least half a dozen homes appear to be abandoned with significant flood damage.
Firefighter injured in Muriwai landslide dies; Brace for more deaths, says PM; Power back to parts of Piha
Napier could be without power for up to two weeks.
Artist 'can hardly speak' about loss of his taonga in flood
Artist and waka ama expert says all his sculptures are covered in mud.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The biggest Hawke's Bay weather catastrophe in living memory
Three HB deaths, homes lost, bridges wrecked, no power. The effects will continue.
Conserve water; food, bedding and clothing available for those in need
Residents of parts of Hawke's Bay are being asked to conserve water.
Who are the people leading the Cyclone Gabrielle disaster response in Hawke’s Bay
Disaster response leaders include a navy pilot and a police officer shot on the job.
‘We’ve seen no help’: Isolated Hawke’s Bay village locals feel abandoned after cyclone
Roads are caked in mud and paddocks have become lakes in Puketapu.
Urgent medical care centres and GPs open across Hawke’s Bay
Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay has provided information on urgent medical care centres and GPs.
Local Focus: 24 people rescued after being stuck for two days
12 Fernhill residents and 12 Samoa RSE workers have been rescued by helicopter.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Call for electricity conservation; Napier remains without power for estimated two weeks
Unison is asking those with power to conserve it as restoration efforts are ongoing.
An industry on its knees: Hawke’s Bay horticulture wiped out
It will take years and hundreds of millions to rebuild Hawke's Bay horticulture.
‘We are going to die’: Esk Valley couple's miracle survival
Esk Valley residents talk of how they survived neck deep water during deadly flood
CHB ex-councillor thankful for messages of support
Ex CHB District Councillor Terry Kingston nearly didn't evacuate - he'd seen it all before
Ground zero: Eskdale family returns to a home buried by a flood
”It is unbelievable. You can’t fathom it. There is nothing left to salvage."
Further evacuations in Central Hawke's Bay as Tuesday's evacuees start to return to their homes
The mop-up begins in Waipawa.
'It's a struggle': Queue for hours to fill cars, refill gas bottles in Napier
One man says the queues are evidence people, like himself, need to be better prepared.
Get your flatpack assembled by an expert
Deane Hadfield has started Hawke's Bay Assembly Services putting together flatpacks.
‘It chased us up the hill’: Wild escape from Napier floods in caravan
'There were five cars behind me and just one made it.'
Comment: Grateful for small mercies
Reporter Brenda Vowden reflects on how lucky she is under the circumstances.
'Text me': Wairoa mayor's message of hope, pledge to help whānau reconnect
The mayor of the storm-ravaged town has pledged to help family reconnect.
Cyclone Gabrielle - outbound convoy headed to Herbertville
Joint Tararua effort to conduct welfare needs assessments and inspections in Herbertville.
Community noticeboard: Are you searching for family or friends? Post your messages here
Post your message here for a missing person, or let others know you're safe.
Cyclone Gabrielle: How you can help in the storm's aftermath
Kiwis can help with money, essentials, or their time.
'In shock': Truckie's harrowing airlift rescue from wrecked SH2
He was driving back to Hastings on Monday night when the storm hit and trapped him.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Photos show widespread destruction
Cyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region.
Woman stuck between slips in rural Hawke’s Bay found; Family relieved
Ashleigh Neave has been found after being stuck between slips in Tutira.
Cyclone Gabrielle: People all over the world waiting to hear if family members are safe in Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
A South African family who immigrated to New Zealand four weeks ago are missing.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The battle to re-establish power in Napier
Napier is expected to be without power for at least two weeks, the regional council says.
Te Whatu Ora Hawke’s Bay Hospital has advised the cancellation of some health services
Do not go to the Hawke’s Bay Emergency Department unless seeking urgent medical care.
Live: 'Leave immediately' - part of Hawke's Bay urged to evacuate; new storm warning as death toll rises; Looters raid flood-stricken areas
A young Hawke's Bay child is among the victims of the devastating cyclone.
Group of RSE workers reportedly unaccounted for found safe and well
There are about 5000 RSE workers in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne.
Handwritten note announces Art Deco Festival cancellation
With power and communication down, festival organisers turned to pen and paper.