Waikare Bailey bridge to close for repairs
The Bailey bridge between Wairoa and Napier will close for two nights for maintenance.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Hastings gets funding for community approach to emergencies
Up to 15 civil defence community hubs are to be established in the wake of the cyclone.
Donated plants bring colour to flood-hit Hawke’s Bay gardens
Gardeners whose properties were inundated by Gabrielle smiling again.
Chef Neela Neela will take a holiday, but doesn't plan to stop helping others
Neela Neela will take a well-earned holiday, but doesn't plan to stop helping others.
Owners of Hawke’s Bay cyclone-damaged homes ‘angry, sad’ at council communication
Owners of some cyclone-wrecked homes say they are depressed and desperate.
New changes to forestry regulations post Cyclone Gabrielle
Regulations have been tightened to reduce damage of downstream communities.
Category 3 list finalised: Mixed response to Hawke’s Bay cyclone milestone
The milestone means the buyout process can soon begin. It has drawn a mixed response.
How Cyclone Gabrielle contributed to Chatham Cup hero’s footballing break
After witnessing Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, Liam Schofield's priorities changed.
Housing help for homeless in Te Wairoa brings hope
Te Wairoa has received $14 million to develop cabins for families left without a home.
Climate change isn’t a thing of the future any more, says author and activist Tim Jones
Weather and climate wind like threads through my writing.
Apprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homes
There is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.
News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
Flood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt funding
The Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.
The black-belt Polish immigrant who wants to be Napier's MP
Milewski lives in a community outside of Napier that was severely impacted by the cyclone.
'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions dispute
Auckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.
Hastings District Council promises prudency after $11.6m deficit reveal; cyclone mainly to blame
About 65 per cent of deficit was attributed to cyclone costs.
Hawke's Bay takes out rescue and volunteer of the year at national Surf Life Saving NZ awards
Hawke's Bay surf lifesavers took two out of three major national awards last weekend.
Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
The vines are in bud, the doors are open - Brookfields Winery is back
They are delighted to be back.
Waiata from the wai helps students heal from cyclone flood trauma
The principal of Ōmāhu School wrote a song in te reo about Cyclone Gabrielle to share.
Watchdog highlights public's right to information during crisis
Chief Ombudsman learning about the issues facing communities
Chris Hipkins’ sausage roll surprise in Hawke’s Bay; pumps more funds into cyclone-ravaged region
Chris Hipkins and his ministers made a number of significant announcements in Hawke's Bay.
Wairoa mayor wants commitment on town’s post-cyclone recovery
The mayor hopes political parties will offer assurances with regard to helping his town.
Wairoa mayor wants National, Act commitment on town’s post-cyclone recovery
Craig Little hopes political parties will assure him they'll help the damaged town.
All Blacks in Bordeaux, Labour hits new low and airport delays | Focus Morning Bulletin September 21, 2023
The All Blacks hit the wineries and golf course on their bye-week, fresh embarrassment for Labour’s struggling campaign, and more lengthy delays at Auckland airport are expected as school holiday travel looms. Video / NZ Herald
‘Extremely grateful’: $1.2m to boost Hawke’s Bay’s cyclone-hit visitor economy
Funds will counter 'incorrect perceptions' about the region's readiness for visitors.
Health monitoring as dust gets up Hawke’s Bay’s nose
Te Whatu Ora is working to assess the public health risk from airborne silt.
From two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spike
Pothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.
Esk Valley resident predicts worst is yet to come
Esk Valley is a dust bowl, as winds whip up debris left by Gabrielle.
More than $13m in cyclone funds will not be touched until 2024
Cyclone recovery funds are sitting in a bank account collecting dust.
Thousands of native trees planted to increase airfield's flood protection
'We’re pretty sharp at this. I’ve been doing this for nearly 30 years.'
Home by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cyclone
Sylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.
Is stopbank planting problematic?
OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.
Commercial fishing still hurting after Cyclone Gabrielle
Every vessel in Ahuriri has experienced hazardous, floating logs.