Kiwi ingenuity - pieces of washed-away bridge recycled for new footbridge
It was going to cost more than $150,000. Then contractors came up with a simple solution.
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Rotorua's Cyclone Gabrielle repair bill set to rise
Combined estimates from councils bring the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle to over $16m.
Flood-stricken brewery in Eskdale releases special beer
The new beer, Back on the Horse, will raise funds for first responders.
Western Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20m
Tauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.
Flood fallout: Council plots new build rules for storm-lashed areas
People want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.
Foreign buyers and cyclone recovery hot topics during Luxon’s Tukituki visit
Christopher Luxon came to Tukituki fresh with a raft of farming policy announcements.
Major changes underway for Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence when Gabrielle hit
A new review has been announced, but one from 18 months ago had already found problems.
'Supporting them as much as we can': Mount RSA donates $18k to cyclone relief
Earlier this month, Red Cross granted $1 million to the Hawke's Bay Disaster Relief Trust.
Hawke's Bay growers need rule change to burn flood debris
Regional council faces difficult decision about debris.
Work to begin on temporary access to Marainanga Gorge
Contractors are working on repairs to the road through Marainanga Gorge.
Government seeks to meet demand for flood-relief grants
An extra $25 million added to the pot for businesses seeking cyclone-relief grants.
The Hits: Destruction brings a tear to the eye
I thought of the people still coming to terms with such immeasurable loss.
River protections: Regional councils ‘hopeful’ over Budget bid
A plan to invest $257m to speed up 92 river projects across NZ has been revealed.
Boom times ahead for Hawke's Bay, Tukituki MP says
Anna Lorck says the rebuild of Hawke's Bay will bring significant benefits to the region.
Hawke's Bay's Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle to be reviewed
Eight people died, and hundreds were forced on to rooftops, most without warning.
Food prices jump again in March, but what’s biting into our wallets?
Food prices rose again - with groceries up nearly 14 per cent in a year.
‘High’ risk of water pipe failure found before cyclone - report
Officials already knew the main supply for East Coast city was vulnerable.
Hastings District promises to change inequities in rates relief system
Decisions around rates relief after Cyclone Gabrielle has caused some frustration.
RNZAF team show their aerobatic skill over Napier
The Royal NZ Air Force's Black Falcons gave Hawke's Bay a salute with an air performance.
‘We’re here 'till June’: Hawke’s Bay census ground teams continue outreach
Census collectors say they have been given a warm reception in flood-hit Hawke's Bay.
Making room for rivers: The flooding conversation that Hawke’s Bay needs to have
Widening Hawke's Bay rivers would come at a huge cost, but it could also save billions.
Local Focus: Supermarket vouchers help cyclone victims recover
Hawke’s Bay residents tap into $150,000 gift card fund to restock the pantry.
Inflation hits tradies hard as disaster recovery continues
Price of supplies surging, but many traders don't want to charge more, survey finds.
Hawke’s Bay businesses’ cyclone grants demand more than double available funds
Hawke's Bay's Chamber of Commerce says demand for their grants exceeds available funding.
Fund announced for research to help recovery from cyclone and Auckland floods
Fund to support scientific research to help recovery in areas hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Much of the woody debris on Hawke’s Bay beaches is pine - but it is not slash
A Hawke’s Bay Regional Council report found beach debris was a mixture that included pine.
Tararua District a focus of repairs for flood protection
More than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.
'Emerging risk': Fire more than a kilometre long in cyclone wood debris
People trying to clear wood debris from their cyclone-hit properties resort to burning it.
‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businesses
SH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Agencies still processing hundreds of grant applications
Three major relief funds have allocated millions to Hawke's Bay between them.
$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damage
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.
Marker in the ground: The sign that says an Esk Valley holiday park will rebuild
A fisherman spotted an object floating in the ocean near Māhia. It came from Esk Valley.
Stopgap fix for damaged rail bridge
KiwRail working to get rail line open for the peak freight season.
Ombudsman visits cyclone-hit, downtown Louisville shooting & potholes patched up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 11 April, 2023
Ombudsman to visit cyclone-hit communities, Louisville shooting kills five and how many potholes has Waka Kotahi patched up in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald