Esk Valley residents consider whether to return to flood-ravaged properties
Families are facing never-ending piles of silt and slash, and badly damaged homes.
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Film fundraiser showcasing Māori-made movies for cyclone relief
Taika Waititi has shared his support for Māori-made film fundraiser for cyclone recovery.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The isolated Eskdale community at the end of the road
The lone bridge connecting half of Ellis Wallace Rd with the rest of the world is unsafe.
Watch: The journey to and from school for Hawke's Bay kids
The school run looks a little different for Hawke's Bay kids crossing the Mangaone River since Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Laura Marinus
'Contaminated': Owners can expect write-offs for homes badly damaged- Tower
'It will more than likely have to be demolished'.
Forest waste ‘critical factor’ in rupture of city's water pipe
Slash and whole trees played a significant role in damaging Gisborne's main water supply.
Flood-damaged cars: What you need to know
Thousands of vehicles are expected to be written off.
Cut off: A 'forgotten' town, angry residents and a fight to survive
Former mayor hits out at official response, criticising lack of leadership.
Police Commissioner feels the heat: Why PM had to apologise over gun incident
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster revealed how Hipkins failed to be updated.
'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.
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.
'Logistical nightmare': 60 schools damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle
Damage includes flooded classrooms, roofs ripped off and major cracks in the pavement.
Corporate co-operation and iwi hold keys to rebuilding devastated communities
OPINION: The key to supporting communities devastated by floods was collaboration.
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
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.
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."