'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecasting
An internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.
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Chorus unveils tool to help it face the next big natural disaster
Plus: Spark, One and 2degrees update on their post-Gabrielle efforts to boost resilience.
Coastguard Hawke’s Bay wins national awards treble
Unit of the Year: Coastguard HB was called out more than 40 times in the year.
Hastings’ post-cyclone free store faces its own troubles
The popular shop has a hefty power bill and is set to lose its premises.
'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of need
Twenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.
Insurance premium hikes hit record high
Cost increases should start abating - insurance industry group.
Coromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protection
More funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.
'Mad scramble': How Cyclone Gabrielle caught first responders flat-footed
During Cyclone Gabrielle, firefighters struggled to access key areas of Hawke's Bay.
1.2 million cubic metres to go: Plea for funding to remove cyclone silt in Hawke's Bay
More than half of the silt dumped by the cyclone is still sitting, waiting to be cleared.
‘Big surprise’: Kiwifruit grower heartened to see crops growing again after cyclone
'If there is a spark of life, there is hope, and we will carry on.'
Napier council agrees to lease land for cabins for cyclone-displaced whānau
Some residents forced from their cyclone-damaged whenua may soon have a temporary home.
'All smiles': Pan Pac’s Napier plant reaches milestone in $280m cyclone recovery
Chip mill restarted, 120ha forest purchased.
Day the road gave way: Family’s fight for survival after quad bike plunges over bank
A simple trip to Saturday-morning kids' football nearly cost Auckland family their lives.
Coromandel’s plea: No, we’re not closed, so come and see us
Income-starved holiday hub will need more than prayers for a good summer.
Cops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised
'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'
Cyclone Gabrielle: River crossing restores access to farms after seven months
The Glenbrooke Rd bridge was one of many wiped out by the cyclone in February.
‘Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose’: Phil’s Gardens to close
After 43 years, the cyclone and rising costs bring an end to the market garden in Meeanee.
Waikare Bailey bridge to close for repairs
The Bailey bridge between Wairoa and Napier will close for two nights for maintenance.
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.