'Flat-out': Road crews work around the clock to restore access in Hawke's Bay
It comes as autumn rainfall totals are predicted to be normal or above normal.
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Karekare feels forgotten, two trains collide in Greece & one year on from Parliament protest | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 March, 2023
Angry residents in cut-off Karekare on Auckland's west coast feel forgotten, passenger and freight train collide in Greece killing dozens & prosecutions continue one year on from Parliament protest in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Denis O’Reilly: Yes some gang members looted, but others are helping with cyclone clean-up
OPINION: Gang expert and social worker reflects on 'crappy people' and 'our best angels'.
Steve Braunias: Muriwai fireman remembered as 'most incredible dad and husband'
Another beautiful Wednesday afternoon, another funeral for a fireman killed by landslide.
Corporate co-operation and iwi hold keys to rebuilding devastated communities
OPINION: The key to supporting communities devastated by floods was collaboration.
'Logistical nightmare': 60 schools damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle
Damage includes flooded classrooms, roofs ripped off and major cracks in the pavement.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Police deploy mobile bases amid Hawke’s Bay crime concerns
Police have set up mobile bases in Hawke's Bay after residents voiced fears for safety.
Coastal community seeking answers from council on closed gorge
Ākitio residents are worried they may be completely cut off.
Cyclone Gabrielle rescue: ‘I have never loved dad so much’
Tractor used to rescue young grandchildren - community rally around each other.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Silky Oak faces long, slow recovery
Iconic chocolate shop has massive clean-up ahead.
Watch: Feelings of fear 'justified and fair' says PM; more police resource for Hawke's Bay
Details of the new Cyclone Recovery Taskforce have been announced.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Task force to tackle managed retreat, flood risk and insurance issues
Robertson said affected communities would be at the centre of decision making.
A crate for a mate: Man risks walk over debris-covered bridge to give friend cold one
In the midst of a disaster zone, a little gesture for a friend can mean a lot.
PM returns to Hawke's Bay, hears most crops uninsured
The Prime Minister is back in the Bay and heard first-hand from growers.
Focus Live: Fallen firefighter Craig Stevens’ wife Lucy speaks at funeral
Craig's wife Lucy Stevens gave a heartfelt tribute to the fallen firefighter at his celebration of life at Muriwai. Video / Supplied
‘If the waka is stuck, so am I’: Historic waka needs new temporary home
The important piece of history is stuck on flood-damaged land and needs a temporary home.
Why a temporary flood levy on higher earners would be the fairest way to help pay for Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle was devastating. So how should the country pay for the recovery?
'Staggering amounts of rain': Where nearly 550mm fell in Hawke's Bay
"It helps us understand how heavy the rain was in a relatively short period of time."
'Stop watching': Brian Tamaki blames online porn for Cyclone Gabrielle
The self-styled apostle chooses theology over meteorology to explain killer storm.
Displaced Muriwai residents take refuge in campgrounds but desperate for long-term solution
Community meeting to be held for one of hardest hit areas during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hydro boosts Meridian Energy first half net profit by 39pc
Meridian has also more than doubled the size of its renewable development pipeline.
Rob Campbell fired, tensions at Napier public meeting & hostage Kiwi pilot could be released | Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 March, 2023
Now-former chair of Te Whatu Ora Rob Campbell is refusing to go quietly, tensions are high at Napier public meeting and Indonesian forces negotiating the Kiwi pilot held hostage to be released in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Why heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 route
Trucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.
Crappiest summer ever: Sunny stint to replace soggy three months of rainy weather
“It is a decent dry spell for the North Island to the end of the weekend."
Wayne Brown: 'Who pays for this devastation?' - the 'nasty legacy' of building flood-risk homes
OPINION: Auckland Mayor looks at the failures that put houses in harm's way.
Collegiate helps families affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
The drive for donations coincided with the school's biggest weekend.
Brooke van Velden: Govt needs courage to get cracking on cyclone rebuild
Focusing spending and easing visa and materials constraints will hasten recovery.
Ruff competition: Bark Up to go ahead despite cyclone damage
Patangata Tavern pushing past Cyclone Gabrielle and going ahead with its Bark Up event.
Editorial: Borrowing from past recoveries
OPINION: Our editorial on Chris Hipkins' plan for a cyclone appeal and Lotto draw.
Food for disaster relief: NZ’s best restaurants band together after cyclone
Kiwis can dine out at their favourite restaurants and help with disaster relief.
Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help
TV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.
Q&A: The coming storm - who pays for Cyclone Gabrielle?
Business editor Liam Dann and ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley answer your questions.
The challenge to get power to remaining 2400 properties near Napier
There are plenty of challenges facing crews tasked with restoring power.
Esk Valley winery converts restaurant into counselling centre for traumatised locals
"I prayed for my life that night and I’m haunted by the sound of water."