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Four sites shortlisted for Hawke’s Bay’s new $15m hospice
Plans for a much-needed new hospice are getting back on track.
A mare miracle: How a baby horse survived Cyclone Gabrielle
The Moffett's property was over a metre of water during the cyclone.
End of highway bend known as 'Devil's Elbow' on table as NZTA considers new bridge
Hawke's Bay's iconic and cyclone-smashed hairpin bend could be cut across by a bridge.
Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
Mormon church doubles as school after cyclone and flood
Since last year the school has been in full cyclone-response mode.
'Destruction right in front of you': Swimmer fears council ruining river spots
Catherine Reeves enjoyed a picnic in the dense woods, then returned to find trees gone.
‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixes
WIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.
'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year on
Phoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.
'They get wiped out and we start again': Trail-blazing bike park to open
Mountain-bike trail to open after previous park destroyed.
‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares better
A heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.
Cyclone emergency management staff resigned due to public ‘backlash’
The Bush report calls for improved resourcing and training across emergency management.
Council considers funding successful cyclone recovery programmes
Continuing to fund the programmes would cost $4.4 million over 10 years.
‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle report
Independent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".
Gisborne brawl, mental health calls and Cyclone Gabrielle review | Focus Morning Bulletin March 26, 2024
Gang member killed in Gisborne brawl named, cops prepare to pull back from distress calls and the Prime Minister addresses findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Cyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'
The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.
'Get eyes in the air ASAP': Inside Civil Defence in Hawke’s Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle
The review into Civil Defence’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle is set to be released today.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Gabrielle volunteers across NZ win joint award
The award recognised communities who went above and beyond.
'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptions
So far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.
Lotto cyclone cash: Millions from special draw made available
After a long wait, the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust fund is open for applications.
'Heaven and earth': Three-hour drive no longer necessary for Wairoa chemo patients
Cyclone Gabrielle was a catalyst for cancer treatment in northern Hawke's Bay.
Cyclone hero cook alleges she was 'bullied' over benefit entitlements
Woman who gave away tens of thousands of meals says she was escorted out of MSD offices.
Schools not equipped for hub role during disasters: report
Need for schools and early childhood centres be properly resourced for hubs.
Keeping the lights on after Gabrielle: Inside the Waikaremoana Power Scheme
For weeks after Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay's power nearly all came from one place.
Mōrere hot pools reopening delayed
Popular northern Hawke's Bay tourist attraction will stay closed for a few more months.
Cyclone red zones might be ‘finalised’ - but in one community, they're a long way from settled
The situation Pākōwhai is in is complex, but two men say there's a simple red-zone fix.
'It was awesome': National open farm day a success
Around 4100 New Zealanders visited 25 farms last Sunday.
'Warning shot': Hawke’s Bay stopbanks have 'major inherent weaknesses', report finds
A farmer was so concerned about stopbank failure, he paid $13k for an engineer's opinion.
New bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on ice
A resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.
Storms and cyclones leave environmental legacy in coastal Coromandel
Cadets have been employed to clean up the Coromandel Peninsula's eastern coastline.
Napier rates hike - 47 per cent over three years ?
Charges and fees targeted as council looks to limit rates hike.
KiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to Government
The Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.
A flood 'like Niagara falls' derailed their retirement plans - then a customer stepped in
Peter and Mary Vujcich are finally getting the retirement they thought had disappeared.