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A 2A classification is creating uncertainty around future living - as winter hits.
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Hawke’s Bay's cyclone insurance claims have almost topped $1 billion
Cyclone Gabrielle-related insurance claims in Hawke's Bay are nearly at $1 billion.
75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers rising
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
Weather: What Kiwis can expect from the coming El Niño
Kiwis could be feeling El Niño's influence by the end of winter. So what can we expect?
75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climb
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
Telecoms not treated as major priority during Cyclone Gabrielle - new report
Equipment for fixing telecoms was unloaded from flights to cut off regions, report shows.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Telecommunications not treated as major priority - report
Critical equipment for fixing telecommunications was replaced with other gear.
'Managed retreat': Should we stop building homes on flood plains or is there a better option?
After Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland gears up to do better, writes Simon Wilson.
Surf life savers' wetsuits contaminated during flood rescues
Lifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their wetsuits in the contamination.
Kura arts project inspires personal development in post-cyclone Hawke’s Bay
Identity, cyclone, bravery and confidence are the fundamentals of The Aumangea Project.
Rescuers out of pocket after floods contaminate equipment
Scores of lifeguards saved hundreds of people but ruined their wetsuits in the floods.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms possible for east coast of North Island
Heavy rain could cause flooding and damage to roads that are already fragile.
Council proposes rates remission for up to two years for cyclone-damaged properties
'We know that recovering from this disaster is going to take quite some time.'
The spark in the silt: Romance blooms amid the whirlwind of Cyclone Gabrielle
Hawke's Bay was cheated out of its Valentine's Day. But love always wins, right?
Te Reinga Bridge collapsed to make way for Bailey bridge
Contractors finished the job of removing a 300-tonne flood-damaged bridge near Wairoa.
Local Focus: A taste of Hawke’s Bay’s best
Local food and wine festival is great news for Hawke’s Bay hospitality.
Muriwai residents to learn their fate next month
Minister for Auckland Michael Wood assures the beach communities that decisions are close.
'Watch this space': Omahu School to be home again by start of 2024
Omahu School could be back in Omahu again by the start of 2024.
Small town's post-cyclone hub delivers warm homes and warms hearts
The Ngāti Kere Flood Response Group continues to care for the Pōrangahau community.
Infrastructure crunch: Local knowledge crucial, new report says
The travails of Muldoon need not cause us contemporary gloom, a think-tank says.
Auckland Council to begin talks with high-risk property owners this week
It will take time to reach all of the thousands of storm-affected homes in Auckland.
Run dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summer
OPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.
The river 'hairpin' that sent 4.5m of water through and over homes
Duncan McPhail's home of 40 years could be declared as unsafe to live. He has other ideas.
The Bachelorette NZ star on his next move to support rising designers
Fashion designer Richie Boyens says creatives face big hurdles in the business world.
Mental well-being support essential for tamariki and rangatahi in cyclone impacted regions
Over the past four months, many fundraising events have taken place for cyclone relief.
About $7m of cyclone business support will be returned unless Govt intervenes
Businesses may not have got as much as they should have soon after the cyclone.
Possible fraudulent’ cyclone claims slow approval process
Millions of dollars have been distributed from the major cyclone relief funds.
Truckload of trout could restore population after cyclone
The trout from Tūrangi travelled by truck with the aim of restocking Hawke's Bay rivers.
Cyclone-surviving cat turns moggie muse
Pearl in a Whirl written to amuse and fund flood relief.
Growers still waiting on Government assistance
The Government had promised an announcement for Hawke's Bay growers by early June.
Hawke's Bay businesses get $62.6m more for silt removal
Applicants for the latest funding will be able to receive up to $40,000, GST exclusive.
Climate scientist says NZ insulated from worst, but warns chaos here already
Aotearoa still faces climate chaos caused by out-of-control carbon emissions.
Infrastructure Report: A billion-dollar plan to build resilience
Damage from the cyclone and floods has been estimated to cost up to $14.5b.