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Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
PM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean up
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ Herald
Search for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boaties
The Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.
Dramatic change: Photos of much-loved but unsafe waterfall shows huge height difference
The area is unsafe due to big damage, slips and tree falls.
Hawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting process
Streamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.
Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding
All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.
Cyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut off
Bridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.
'Cliff on the left, dropout on the right': Classrooms set to be transported
Students got a glimpse of their new home before it makes a massive journey.
WorkSafe will not prosecute Fenz over Muriwai firefighters' deaths in landslide
Dave van Zwanenberg and Craig Stevens died during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Gisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farms
Bridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.
Property boom: Gisborne region soars in home consents and sales
Huge amount of property market "positivity" after a tough 2023.
Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads
Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.
'So lucky to survive': Car owner shares story behind memorable cyclone photograph
The powerful image ran on the front of Hawke's Bay Today and the Herald after the flood.
Knowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expert
Te Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.
Joseph Ahuriri mystery: ‘Disappointing’ end to HB beach search
'I want to acknowledge the resilience of his family,'
Crime, cyclone, scams and floods impact insurance
Stress, scams and weather disasters significantly impacted multi-billion dollar business.
Gisborne brawl, mental health calls and Cyclone Gabrielle review | Focus Morning Bulletin March 26, 2024
Gang member killed in Gisborne brawl named, cops prepare to pull back from distress calls and the Prime Minister addresses findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes
'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'
Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'
The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.
Coastal residents warned to prepare for Cyclone Megan
Alert for Australia's Northern Territory comes a month after ex-tropical Cyclone Lincoln.
Images of Karekare before and after Cyclone Gabrielle
Small slips have been repaired. Damage is very visible to the road, but it is functional.
'Everybody bailed out, except the guy holding Craig’s hand': Police officer nominated for bravery award
Police who comforted critically injured fireman and a pensioner nominated for awards.
Stranded, no word from from family: How emergency responders reacted to Cyclone Gabrielle
Ian Macdonald talks about the biggest emergency response of his career.
Are we doing enough to future proof NZ against extreme weather events?
OPINION: Impacts of severe weather events need to be anticipated in future planning.
East Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone Gabrielle
More than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.
At 5am, the siren sounded during which a karanga was heard
Te Karaka remembers the night Gabrielle changed their lives forever.
Gisborne remembers as Gabrielle's wounds still impact communities
Crowds acknowledge a year since Cyclone Gabrielle struck Tairāwhiti.