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Voluntary buyouts for Category 3 homes on the table
Hawke's Bay's five councils now have to agree to the Govt's cost-sharing model.
Stolen CCTV camera in flood-hit area of Hawke's Bay backfires on two burglars
'The camera remained operational and enabled police to identify potential suspects.'
‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Cyclone Gabrielle survivor rebuilding life in her 80s
The upbeat 81yo has found solace in the craft she holds close to her heart - weaving.
'Stress’ death of 84-year-old who lost home in Cyclone Gabrielle
The 84-year-old was paralysed by a stroke as water and mud came up close to his eye-level.
Cyclone mystery: The missing man and the stolen car tyres
Five months has now passed since Joseph Ahuriri's disappearance during Cyclone Gabrielle
Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
‘Slap in the face’: Auckland flood relief fund $16m short
More than $16m in requests for assistance unmet after claims reach $20m.
Flood-hit homeowners urged to ensure all repairs included in insurance payouts
A homeowner says the scope of works from her insurer underestimates the work needed.
Cheryl Adamson: Six months after the Auckland floods - where are the answers?
OPINION: Parnell businesses still have questions over stormwater management.
Hawke’s Bay tells its regional council the issue it should focus on is ... horse trails
It turns out most of the submitters to the council's annual plan want more horse trails.
The cyclone turned a golf course into a sand trap - its members have resown it by hand
Nine of the Napier club’s 18 holes are now playable, a huge achievement given the damage.
Letters: Govt spending, party policies, and what about a grand coalition?
OPINION: Letters on debt, fast-food diplomacy, home detention, and the St James Theatre.
New Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrest
Kiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.
Another 1200 properties can rebuild; future of Wairoa properties remains uncertain
More properties can rebuild, but the future of 600 in Wairoa is still unclear.
Five months gone, still no sign of Joseph Ahuriri and his truck
Five months of searching has found no sign of Joseph Ahuriri.
Women’s waka ama coach shows mettle after Omāhu home damaged in cyclone
"They inspire our wāhine."
Art Deco: ‘The busiest town’s been in a long time’
Winter Art Deco brought a thrill to the chill. The weather: They were over it.
Beleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from Gabrielle
The embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.
Hospice given $14m towards new site forced to abandon it due to cyclone
A new site for Cranford Hospice is "urgent" and $14m has already been committed to it.
Winter Deco a boost for the bay as international visitors return
People from as far away as the US and Australia are attending the boutique festival.
Flood accommodation payment vital: 'People's mental health was paper-thin'
Owners of red- and yellow-stickered homes are still paying rates for properties.
Hawke's Bay's cyclone-displaced happy with new accommodation support
A new payment aims to catch people missing out on temporary accommodation aid.
Homeowners forced out by floods welcome government accommodation payments
Karekare homeowners say the new fund for displaced residents brings a sigh of relief.
'Wahooooooo!!!!!!!!' Eskdale School rejoices after Ministry of Education reverses rebuild changes
Eskdale School has been given the news that their original rebuild plan will go ahead.
Cyclone recovery front of mind for Ngāti Kahungunu
Recovery and restoring the health of waterways were the focus of the annual iwi hui.
Government announces plan to future-proof regions impacted by severe weather
Govt to provide support for volunteers and community workers suffering burnout.
'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmers
A free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.
Takitimu Marae taking opportunity to build back stronger after Cyclone Gabrielle
Floodwater roared through in early February leaving silt in its wake.
Wairoa marae taking opportunity to build back stronger after Cyclone Gabrielle
"I didn’t know how heavy silt was ‘til I picked the shovel up."
'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?
Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?
Council email mistake shifts 10 landowners into cyclone red zone
Hastings council told Pākōwhai residents their land category had changed. It had not.
Our forests and our future are entwined
OPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.
Was 2023 the last? Government’s statistician talks about the future of census
'It’s getting harder to get responses from New Zealanders.'