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Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.
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'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyards
Ongoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.
Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser
A sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.
Iwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after flooding
Lead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".
Eskdale School’s been a ‘beacon of hope’ for a cyclone-hit community - then the ministry revealed changes
School leaders say MoE has targeted it for budget cuts for no reason.
Consumer says cyclone victims told to pay for lost Sky Boxes
Group says it has raised concerns with the broadcaster.
Three years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claims
Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.
Chorus takes $7m hit on cyclone, flooding damage
Cyclone has a nasty sting its tail for Chorus.
Local Focus: Who should pay for this destroyed Gisborne bridge?
Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle destroys bridge.
'Hideous': Delays threaten to bankrupt owners of landslip-hit homes
Families are at risk of facing bills in the hundreds of thousands for retaining walls.
'No way lives are going to be safe': Rebuild green light worries cyclone-hit residents
Dave and Jen Yule have been told they can rebuild, but they don't want to return.
Government walks back suggestion of 7% interest on loans for cyclone-hit growers
A Government official provided a meeting of growers with incorrect information.
Long-term concerns for temporary housing among cyclone displaced
Rebecca Marshall says she and other cyclone displaced are finding it hard to get support.
'Staggering' amount of waste given new life in cyclone recovery
Silt and waste that covered Hawke's Bay will be recycled.
Bridging the gap: Redclyffe Bridge link could re-open in mid-July
Secondary Napier-Hastings bridge nears re-opening - five months after the cyclone.
Hawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victims
The Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.
Free concerts helping cyclone-affected people 'disconnect' and reconnect with community
Six free concerts aim to help cyclone-hit communities struggling with mental health.
Cyclone Gabrielle: CHB mayor wants to give people closure
Changes could be under way for Hawke's Bay's disaster response model.
Regional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.
Power poles perched near crumbling cliff worry locals
Transpower says the poles are safe and it will check them again.
Government's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banks
Cyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.
Owners watch collapsing West Auckland slip-damaged home demolished by digger
A skateboard was among the items rescued from the rubble.
Govt unveils inquiry into wild weather response; $240m to finance rebuild
It has also launched an inquiry into the response to the cyclones.
Millions available to help removal of silt from whenua Māori in Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti
Government injects another $30 million to help Gabrielle clean-up.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Some Muriwai residents still living in campgrounds months after storms
For many of the residents displaced from their houses, it is impossible to move home.
Water meters, moving business to Wairoa? Hawke's Bay prepares for dry future
The council releases its regional water assessment, showing a possible huge shortfall.
Home creaking as it collapses, sandwiching onto itself
The council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.
'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in Hastings
The new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.
Hawke’s Bay whānau still displaced after cyclone
Hawke's Bay whānau are still living on a marae almost five months after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until December
Terms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.
A load off their minds: Cyclone victim laundry group still running
The HB Cyclone Laundry Network wants more people to continue supporting families.
Local Focus: Big rates hike for Hawke’s Bay residents
With inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.
Surf Life Saving ‘overwhelmed’ with donations to replace contaminated gear
Lifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.
How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level
Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.