Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
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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.
Young Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural Support
Georgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.
US inflation offers possible portents for NZ's path
Fuel prices pump up inflation in the 'strong man' of the global economy.
'Any sort of rain': First-home buyers lament flooded newbuild property every rainfall
Developer Precise Homes is blaming Auckland's historically-high rainfall.
The beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year ago
What's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.
Editorial: From wet to dry, the country’s next weather challenge
The warmer weather could start earlier than normal and get dry and hot.
Family of youngest Cyclone Gabrielle victim need support due to newborn's heart condition
Friends of the Collins' are raising cash after their baby was born with a heart condition.
Crying maunga’ inspires cyclone relief song
Musician Riqi Harawira writes an uplifting song for Te Mata Peak.
'It’s a miracle our baby survived’: Kiwi Cyclone survivors' near miss
The Karekare family were caught in a wave of mud as their home slipped down the hill.
Cheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged Wairoa
A massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.
The phone call they'd waited for: Family win fight to save home
Their home didn't flood during the cyclone, but it had sat in the red zone for months.
Omāhu Marae to host special Waiata Māori Music Awards show
Friday evening's show includes a star-studded line-up of Māori performers.
The date is set: Trains to return to Napier for first time since cyclone
It has been seven months since trains rolled through Napier. But be vigilant from now on.
Hawke’s Bay police call for people to report crimes to them, not social media
The policewoman leading the recovery calls for help from people in the region.
Hukarere Girls’ College eyes centre of Havelock North for school site
Commercial building in Havelock North could become the new site of flood-displaced school.
Coromandel business owners hope for a summer resurgence
Coromandel recorded the dubious honour of the biggest drop in retail spending nationwide.
Wairoa curtain call: Red Cross says it can no longer supply town with free curtains
No retirement villages or motels - so where will Wairoa get second-hand curtains?
Hawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in homes welcome National's cyclone Ombudsman
The Prime Minister has suggested the move would add another layer of bureaucracy.