Latest from Cyclone Gabrielle
Hawke's Bay councils win gongs for cyclone recovery initiatives
Three councils were together recognised for a ground-breaking high-risk properties buyout.
His red-zoned home didn't flood – a broken election promise could hamper his fight to return
People who 'haven't been able to move on' are being hurt by Govt decision, advocate says.
On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.
'An eerie feeling': The jetboater honoured for his daring rescues in Hawke's Bay floods
Phil Bayens rescued more than 100 people and their pets from flooded homes.
DoC decides not to reopen popular campsite damaged by cyclone
Families used to go to Glenfalls every Christmas for a cheap holiday – now they can't.
Study reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.
Tweed, balls and bands: Coolest festival in town, winter Art Deco, is back
Plans include a Friday night Grand Winter Ball and a free Tweed Ride on Saturday.
'A slap in the face': Tairāwhiti groups react to RMA forestry proposals
Public consultation on Resource Management Act changes began on Thursday.
'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years
'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'
Confidential Auckland blueprint tackles housing intensification, flood risks
The new rules aim to protect against floods while boosting housing near transport.
Budget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roads
The Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.
Northcote's Vietnamese-built Elevation apartments near completion
'It's been challenging' – Alastair Sawer, chief executive of developer TLC Modular
'Scary and exciting': Deputy Mayor steps down after long tenure
'I'll be able to spend my evenings talking to my husband instead of reading papers.'
Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed
The first climate change assessment report for Hawke's Bay has been released.
Future of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertain
A decision on whether to reinstate or mothball the train line has yet to be made.
'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completion
The new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.
On The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one day
Tim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.
Green light: $9m confirmed for stopbank upgrades in Waipawa
'Cyclone Gabrielle has left an indelible mark, and progress like this is so vital.'
Hawke's Bay's cyclone repairs - a handy timeline of what's coming
Construction on the new Rissington Bridge starts in August, lasting 12 months.
‘Don’t worry mate, I’m not going to leave you’: Bravery medal for cops in Muriwai landslide tragedy
The pair stayed with dying fireman even as second landslide crashed down in the darkness.
On the Up: Dozens come together to preserve a region's history, one click at a time
'Sometimes we just need to stop a little bit and learn from the past.'
Opinion: NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
OPINION: Natural hazards can wreak havoc on Aotearoa New Zealand’s freight system.
Residents protest at rates on cyclone-affected lands
Wairoa residents see property values halved, yet face higher rates.
How a new stopbank will protect Waiohiki from future floods
The new stopbank will run from Redclyffe Bridge to Napier Golf Course.
On The Up: Lower Kingsgate Reserve reopens after repairs from Cyclone Gabrielle
Five footbridges were repaired, and a culvert was replaced during restoration.
Who will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?
Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.
Cricket bats and satellite phone tech - why NZ will best survive a zombie apocalypse
A US research society has awarded NZ a 'zombie resilience' endorsement.