PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyardsOngoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.13 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandMagpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiserA sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.12 Jul 03:23 AM
KahuIwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after floodingLead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".12 Jul 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEskdale School’s been a ‘beacon of hope’ for a cyclone-hit community - then the ministry revealed changesSchool leaders say MoE has targeted it for budget cuts for no reason.11 Jul 10:37 PM
BusinessConsumer says cyclone victims told to pay for lost Sky BoxesGroup says it has raised concerns with the broadcaster.11 Jul 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claimsJust 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.11 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus takes $7m hit on cyclone, flooding damageCyclone has a nasty sting its tail for Chorus.11 Jul 01:51 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Who should pay for this destroyed Gisborne bridge?Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle destroys bridge.10 Jul 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Hideous': Delays threaten to bankrupt owners of landslip-hit homesFamilies are at risk of facing bills in the hundreds of thousands for retaining walls.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No way lives are going to be safe': Rebuild green light worries cyclone-hit residentsDave and Jen Yule have been told they can rebuild, but they don't want to return.05 Jul 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment walks back suggestion of 7% interest on loans for cyclone-hit growersA Government official provided a meeting of growers with incorrect information.05 Jul 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong-term concerns for temporary housing among cyclone displacedRebecca Marshall says she and other cyclone displaced are finding it hard to get support.05 Jul 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Staggering' amount of waste given new life in cyclone recoverySilt and waste that covered Hawke's Bay will be recycled.04 Jul 08:07 PM
New ZealandBridging the gap: Redclyffe Bridge link could re-open in mid-JulySecondary Napier-Hastings bridge nears re-opening - five months after the cyclone.04 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victimsThe Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.03 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandFree concerts helping cyclone-affected people 'disconnect' and reconnect with communitySix free concerts aim to help cyclone-hit communities struggling with mental health.03 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: CHB mayor wants to give people closureChanges could be under way for Hawke's Bay's disaster response model.03 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandRegional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.02 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandPower poles perched near crumbling cliff worry localsTranspower says the poles are safe and it will check them again.01 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banksCyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.29 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandOwners watch collapsing West Auckland slip-damaged home demolished by diggerA skateboard was among the items rescued from the rubble.29 Jun 01:43 AM
PoliticsGovt unveils inquiry into wild weather response; $240m to finance rebuildIt has also launched an inquiry into the response to the cyclones.28 Jun 11:00 PM
KahuMillions available to help removal of silt from whenua Māori in Hawke’s Bay, TairāwhitiGovernment injects another $30 million to help Gabrielle clean-up.28 Jun 10:16 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Some Muriwai residents still living in campgrounds months after stormsFor many of the residents displaced from their houses, it is impossible to move home.28 Jun 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater meters, moving business to Wairoa? Hawke's Bay prepares for dry futureThe council releases its regional water assessment, showing a possible huge shortfall.28 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandHome creaking as it collapses, sandwiching onto itselfThe council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.27 Jun 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in HastingsThe new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.27 Jun 12:21 AM
KahuHawke’s Bay whānau still displaced after cycloneHawke's Bay whānau are still living on a marae almost five months after Cyclone Gabrielle.26 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until DecemberTerms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.26 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandA load off their minds: Cyclone victim laundry group still runningThe HB Cyclone Laundry Network wants more people to continue supporting families.26 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Big rates hike for Hawke’s Bay residentsWith inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.25 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandSurf Life Saving ‘overwhelmed’ with donations to replace contaminated gearLifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.25 Jun 02:14 AM
RetailHow Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next levelChief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.23 Jun 05:12 AM