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A dog's life after the storm
Sheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.

'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the pieces
Tararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.

'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.

Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Tairāwhiti farms estimated at $80m
Survey reveals the cost of recovery is more than the region can bear without support.

$2m in cyclone grants issued to Hawke’s Bay businesses
The Government has helped with $2 million in grants.

Cyclone Gabrielle: How did climate change worsen our century’s worst weather disaster?
Big deluges now up to four times more likely, with up to 30% more rain, in East Coast.

Man who bought Puketapu Store opens it to ‘feed the people’ post-cyclone
A Hawke's Bay man has not let Cyclone Gabrielle put him off from buying a local store.

Forestry Minister stands by decision to keep Hawke’s Bay out of land use inquiry
The two-month inquiry would take twice as long if Hawke's Bay was included, Nash says.

Feds estimates cyclone could cost farmers over $1b
"There are farmers and growers whose livelihoods ... have been stamped out overnight."

Comment: 'Bloody hell, what's next?'
Marcus Musson looks at the forestry industry post-Cyclone Gabrielle.

No power, no bridge, and a pool for a bath: Community’s innovation in a crisis
A rural Hawke's Bay community is finding ways to get by amid plenty of challenges.

Coromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'
The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.

Months of work ahead: Hastings reveals estimated re-opening times for its rural roads
Dartmoor Road is expected to open with a temporary bridge in four to five weeks.

Cyclone-affected farmers share their stories for fundraising effort
All funds raised from Te Pari's Givealittle page will go to Rural Support Trust.

Tears and sweat shed as homeowners and volunteers dig in for Gabrielle clean-up
The Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up in Hawke's Bay is a mammoth operation.

Watch: Markets with Madison - carpet wool factory wiped out, demand set to spike
Carpet demand is set to surge after the floods.

Weekend temp shock: Autumn's 'dramatic' cold snap, thunderstorms for cyclone-hit regions
The weekend's warm start will be shortlived with day-time highs going from 26C - 15C.

Watch: Transport Minister promises Bailey bridges for isolated areas
Wood will be providing an update on the installation of temporary bridges.

Voices Of The Pacific: After a cyclone comes the work - and faith
Fijian RSE worker Aporosa Bulinitarawereierenavula calls Hawke's Bay his second home.

Watch: Rural kids and their intrepid journey over a river to school
Mum Laura Marinus documented her kids' unusual trip to school.

Cyclone Gabrielle: The isolated Eskdale community at the end of the road
The lone bridge connecting half of Ellis Wallace Rd with the rest of the world is unsafe.

Forest waste ‘critical factor’ in rupture of city's water pipe
Slash and whole trees played a significant role in damaging Gisborne's main water supply.

Cut off: A 'forgotten' town, angry residents and a fight to survive
Former mayor hits out at official response, criticising lack of leadership.

Corporate co-operation and iwi hold keys to rebuilding devastated communities
OPINION: The key to supporting communities devastated by floods was collaboration.

Kiwifruit orchardists rally despite numerous setbacks
Big decisions coming for kiwifruit growers hit by natural and financial setbacks.

Cyclone Gabrielle rescue: ‘I have never loved dad so much’
Tractor used to rescue young grandchildren - community rally around each other.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Task force to tackle managed retreat, flood risk and insurance issues
Robertson said affected communities would be at the centre of decision making.

A crate for a mate: Man risks walk over debris-covered bridge to give friend cold one
In the midst of a disaster zone, a little gesture for a friend can mean a lot.

PM returns to Hawke's Bay, hears most crops uninsured
The Prime Minister is back in the Bay and heard first-hand from growers.