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Napier Port says earnings rebound will continue in 2025
The port bounces back after Cyclone Gabrielle sabotaged its post-Covid recovery.
Three people are believed to have taken their own lives in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Coronial inquest: The deaths are among 18 linked to the Auckland floods and Gabrielle.
Ceremony marks opening of 11 relocatable homes at Ōmāhu Marae
Dreams and aspirations were realised as 11 new homes opened at Ōmāhu.
‘Open for business’: East coast sounds call for tourists this summer
Small businesses across the East Coast say they are ready for a return to the summer boom.
Shattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response
'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'
'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture book
The book was published with support from her teachers, Hastings' Mayor, and her community.
Ryan Bridge: I got scammed, now I'm cashing in on my own misfortune
OPINION: Technology is like legs. Excellent when working but crippling when they're not.
Napier man challenges insurer over flood hazard maps, gets premium discount
Call for greater transparency on where insurers get their information from.
Auckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?
So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.
Watch: Increasingly loud highway bridge becoming 'unnerving' to cross, truckie says
New decking is to blame for the 'increased noise'.
The last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loom
Mike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.
'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council says
About 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.
Coromandel bridge project wins consultancy award
'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'
Auckland funeral director appears in court for alleged misconduct with human body
Today's court appearance follows investigations into a former employee of Tipene Funerals.
Pākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to move
The cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.
Aratu Forests plans $500k debris nets after cyclone damage in Tairāwhiti
'We have learnt much from the cyclones and are determined to keep improving,' CEO says.
More moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclones
A top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.
Damaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 months
The 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.
'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's Bay
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.
Why Tairāwhiti needs a specialist emergency response team
Initiative will make region 'one of the most well-resourced' in NZ.
No NZTA funding to replace three cyclone-destroyed bridges
'Some bridges did not meet the criteria, which is disappointing news for affected whānau.'
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Still standing after 100 years: Celebrating Tutira's hall
The heart of the Tutira community gears up for a special birthday this November.
Best of the Bay: What Napier residents love the most – and the least – about the ‘Art Deco Capital’
Napier mayor welcomes public feedback - the main gripes will be listened to.
Hawke’s Bay residents set to have say on public transport reforms amid ‘clear decline’
There are multiple reasons for a public transport drop-off; plans to reboot the system.
Scared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/h
Lives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.
'It starts with the land': Flood resilience priority for new catchment group
Community evening to share information and plan for stream catchment.