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.
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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'.
‘The poor cousin’: Heightened angst in Wairoa after flood zone decision
A 2A classification is creating uncertainty around future living - as winter hits.
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.