Sacked Minister's texts to Police Commissioner contradicted PM’s comments on cyclone crime
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$10m for clean-up of woody debris good start but more needed: council
The forestry industry could still be made to help cover costs of the clean-up.
'Got their priorities all wrong': PM on Nats' 'taxpayers’ receipt' plan
PM says National should “go back to the drawing board”.
‘Been traumatised’: Boost to mental health funding in schools praised
Students are back at school. But mental health issues are expected to continue.
Analysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than others
Weather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.
Gumboots for a good cause: Puketapu fundraiser spreads joy for flood-hit community
Punters donned their best wellies for a good cause.
Cyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition react
Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.
PM and ministers tour flood-hit Pan Pac; business could resume as early as August
Ministers saw where the stopbank breached, causing widespread damage to the plant.
Ngāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an option
Iwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.
Tairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damage
It follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Govt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 reveal
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.
Billion dollar budget for cyclone recovery, Luxon lagging in new poll & 'technical error' launches rocket at southern Israel | Focus Morning Bulletin: 15 May, 2023
Concerns billion dollar cyclone recovery budget may not go far enough for regions, Christopher Luxon lagging behind in new poll and a "technical error" launches a rocket at southern Israel in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
More classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcome
PM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.
Water woes: Wairoa faces the ultimate test in its supply choices
Wairoa is years behind on some high-priority water supply projects.
Stopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone relief
Government earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.
Shane Te Pou: Meka Whaitiri left Labour for Te Pati Māori for the wrong reasons
The strangest thing about Whaitiri’s sudden decision to jump from Labour to Te Pāti Māori.
We’re open: Tourism boss trying to attract Kiwis back to Hawke’s Bay
New campaign seeks to convince domestic travellers not all of the Bay is buried in silt.
Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty talks rates, water reforms and investment in Tararua
Keiran McAnulty says he's been advocating quite strongly for support for Tararua.
Focus: Nearly $1 billion to be spent on flooding and cyclone recovery
PM Hipkins, Grant Robertson and an array of other ministers and local MPs announce plans to splash $941m in Budget 2023 to rebuild communities after various floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Warren Buckland
'The day we have been waiting for': Napier-Wairoa road re-opens
The reopening of the road at Putorino was an emotional time for the people of Wairoa.
Luxon claims lack of action in orchard cyclone recovery
“Not enough real action is happening in Hawke's Bay": National's leader is back again.
Claire Trevett: Labour’s hopes of Budget reset as National goes on the attack
Labour is hoping the Budget will revive its fortunes but National has other ideas.
Free Hawke’s Bay variety show aims to bring joy
A free variety show featuring Suzy Cato will tour Napier and Hastings later this month.
Gisborne mayor blasts land-use inquiry report critical of council, commissioners recommended
The report has brought an intense and swift reaction from Gisborne District Council.
Dry firewood being trucked into Bay
Cyclone Gabrielle has contributed to lack of dry firewood in Hawke's Bay.
Lavender farm a symbol of hope proof that community is still key
Lyonmark Estate continues to be helped by its incredible community.
'Just amazing': The gems bringing back some sparkle for flood victims
Deep in the silt, she found her treasures and "bawled". But how to clean them?
The slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zones
A report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".
Bridging the gaps part of $800m cyclone bill
The Hastings district lost 16 bridges and more than 100kms of roads need to be rebuilt.
Disaster-fatigued? How to manage the mental impacts of storms
An expert explains the signs of disaster fatigue to watch out for after the latest storm.
The bridge that will connect Napier to Wairoa
Three months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.
‘Heightened anxiety’: The psychological impact of extreme weather
North Islanders were again on high alert this week.