Hawke’s Bay's stopbank failures - the myths and the realities
No, HBRC did not blow up stopbanks, but it was in the process of upgrading them.
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‘Definitely rebuildable’: KiwiRail reveal timeframe for Hawke’s Bay railway rebuild
“I don’t want to downplay it, but this looks a lot worse than it is."
Police still looking for a home detention woman who bolted during Cyclone Gabrielle
Corrections' electronic systems were tested during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Opinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Watch: Dave Latele visits Cyclone Gabrielle hit regions
Dave visits Gisborne to see firsthand the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and learn how his charity BBM could better support those in need. Video / BBM / NZ Herald
Pregnant Coromandel woman faces three-hour drive to birthing unit
Communities in parts of Coromandel remain cut off from work, school and lifeline services.
Hi Eagle, it’s Jack: Police helicopter unit responds to boy’s backyard message
"Love this. It’s the small gestures in life that sometimes have the biggest impact."
'Not a good use of time': Auckland emergency authorities decline further meetings with Muriwai residents
Authorities said they can only meet residents once they have a robust update to give.
Zhang and Huahua: Heartbreaking tale of man and dog who bobbed on apple bin in floodwaters
The water was up to the roof of his two-storey home: "How can I feel safe rebuilding?"
No power, no bridge, and a pool for a bath: Community’s innovation in a crisis
A rural Hawke's Bay community is finding ways to get by amid plenty of challenges.
Programme filling a need in Tararua District for healthy homes
A Healthy Homes initiative has been launched in the Tararua District.
‘Life’s Little Dramas’: Hawke’s Bay artist’s unintentional flooding exhibition opens
David Guerin lost years' worth of work when floods hit his home.
How to balance safety with the desire to return home after a disaster
After the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, many damaged homes are still in limbo.
Kiwi artist 'regrettably' cancels Hawke's Bay show
The Kiwi star has cancelled one show but added two more to her tour schedule.
Trucking hell: Driver stalls as road gives way beneath wheels cutting off community
Mainfreight truck is stuck on a collapsed road northwest of Gisborne, forcing its closure.
Dave Letele delivering on his promise to homeless whānau after floods, cyclone
Dave Letele's BBM charity has refitted 42 homes of affected whānau.
Police uncontactable list from Cyclone Gabrielle reaches zero but Joseph Ahuriri still missing
A total of 11 people were confirmed to have died during the cyclone.
Has inflation peaked? The dynamics are shifting around the world, says ANZ
Risks are weighted to a tougher inflation fight and higher interest rates.
Most Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeowners
Only the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.
Cut-off communities near Napier receive boost as dirt bridge opens
Rural communities of Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri welcome bridge.
Resilient Māori of Rangatira Marae working to salvage precious taonga
Salvaging and restoring precious taonga from a ruined marae is emotional work.
In the dark: Fears of contamination plague a ‘forgotten’ flood community
"People are like, 'What? We didn’t know you’d even been hit'."
Cyclone Gabrielle: Police Minister challenges Opposition claim gang members threatened roadworkers with guns
Last week, police said there was very little information to follow up on.
Cyclone Gabrielle had 'major influence' on spending last month
NZ's largest eftpos network shows spending was down last month in cyclone-impacted areas.
Coromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'
The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.
Willie Jackson: The rain's not racist, but the history of this country has undeniably been
By Māori, for Māori solutions can benefit all - I wouldn't support them if they didn't.
The best of Aotearoa musicians line up to support the Cyclone Gabrielle fundraising effort
More high-profile Kiwi artists join the concert to raise funds for flood victims.
Crackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documents
The resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.
Months of work ahead: Hastings reveals estimated re-opening times for its rural roads
Dartmoor Road is expected to open with a temporary bridge in four to five weeks.
'Unprecedented scale': Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle to cost insurance industry more than $1b
Insurers have already paid out more than $110m - and the bill is expected to keep rising.
Huge demand for tow trucks stretches workers
Workers pushed to limit as frustration leads to some stress-related abuse.
Māori need to have that difficult conversation about climate change
Hawke's Bay Māori have tough decisions to make on marae locations
Editorial: Task force route suggests long and winding road
The Government is setting up a steady, thorough process on recovery and resilience.
Temporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic search
They and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.