The CountryLavender farm a symbol of hope proof that community is still keyLyonmark Estate continues to be helped by its incredible community.12 May 01:50 AM
The CountryThe 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
The CountryBridging the gaps part of $800m cyclone billThe Hastings district lost 16 bridges and more than 100kms of roads need to be rebuilt.11 May 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMartin Williams: Can mānuka heal the land?Opinion: Mānuka wouldn't just be a band-aid, but a whole new layer of skin.09 May 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe Gabrielle tree: Mānuka touted as Hawke's Bay looks for flood preventionWhen Bola struck, the response was to plant pine. Would a different tree have been better?09 May 11:22 PM
The CountryRiver management teams drowning in work following cyclonesRemedial river work is expected to continue for the next two years.09 May 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMany truckloads of silt to move in Hawke's Bay's $266m clean-upMoving and disposing of silt is the biggest job in the region.08 May 04:51 AM
The CountryOrchard waste burning now allowed in Hawke's BayThe Hawke's Bay Regional Council has confirmed orchardists can burn certain vegetation.08 May 03:59 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle three months on: Flashbacks, paradise lost and long winter aheadDeep feelings of heartbreak and loss remain three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle05 May 05:00 PM
The Country‘A huge job’: $133m announced for silt removal in Hawke’s BayThe Government has announced a big package for the removal and disposal of cyclone silt.03 May 12:26 AM
The CountryTangled up and blue: The wrecked caravan that symbolises Pakowhai’s flood painMP Anna Lorck says the caravan is a constant reminder of what people have to put up with.01 May 10:24 PM
The CountryAdvocates share mental health message post Cyclone GabrielleCyclone-hit communities face the loss of loved ones as mental health struggles mount.01 May 04:24 AM
The CountryOpinion: Govt can’t keep skimping on rural mental health in cyclone recovery planRural communities have persistently been delivered poorer mental health services.30 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryAccess issues and mental health toll persisting for cyclone-hit farmersFarmers are dealing with kilometres of broken fencing which will be expensive to fix.30 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country‘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
The CountryCouple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fundThe pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.26 Apr 03:44 AM
The CountryMohaka dog trial relief in cyclone crisisMore than 100 dogs went through their runs at the Mohaka sheep dog trials.25 Apr 11:22 PM
The CountryFlood protection work starts in Palmerston NorthA 210-metre-long rock-armouring structure is to be built at the bottom of Albert St.23 Apr 11:33 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Eight million tonnes of sediment still coats Esk ValleyScientists are flying in to understand how the region can better prepare for the future.22 Apr 08:11 PM
The CountryThe Big Check-in: Online evening to support rural people post-cyclone"Sharing stories and laughs and having a yarn about what we’re dealing with."19 Apr 03:58 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay growers need rule change to burn flood debrisRegional council faces difficult decision about debris.18 Apr 04:35 AM
The CountryWork to begin on temporary access to Marainanga GorgeContractors are working on repairs to the road through Marainanga Gorge.18 Apr 03:09 AM
The CountryMaking room for rivers: The flooding conversation that Hawke’s Bay needs to haveWidening Hawke's Bay rivers would come at a huge cost, but it could also save billions.14 Apr 03:12 AM
The CountryMuch of the woody debris on Hawke’s Bay beaches is pine - but it is not slashA Hawke’s Bay Regional Council report found beach debris was a mixture that included pine.12 Apr 04:28 AM
The Country'Emerging risk': Fire more than a kilometre long in cyclone wood debrisPeople trying to clear wood debris from their cyclone-hit properties resort to burning it.12 Apr 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySimon Wilson: After Gabrielle, the challenge of rewildingRewilding sounds like such a good idea, so why don't we fund it and plan it properly?10 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's BayHawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.06 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountrySmashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado CongressAuckland welcomed 750 avocado industry players from around the world this week.04 Apr 05:20 AM
The CountryIwi-owned Takitimu Seafoods to closeNgāti Kahungunu’s fisheries business is shutting down, affecting 33 staff.03 Apr 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCalls 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
The CountrySnapper Bonanza fish auction raises $11k for Kaitaia Fire BrigadeContestants also gave cash and a newly won TV to family whose home was damaged by fire.27 Mar 04:39 AM
The CountryHealthcare and aroha being choppered to rural communitiesSeeing the need through a cultural lens critical to mission’s success.26 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country'We knew we were in strife': Community mucks in to help flooded farmThree-quarters of Naomi and Blair Castles' farm was underwater after the cyclone.25 Mar 09:37 PM
The CountryA review of the Esk Valley evacuation is likely. What will it find?"Evacuate", read the text to Chris Barber's phone. He was already huddled in the rafters.22 Mar 05:00 PM