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![The crash, the help and the horse: An 83-year-old’s Wairoa flood survival story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The crash, the help and the horse: An 83-year-old’s Wairoa flood survival story
In her 83 years, she'd only ridden three times, falling off each time. But not this time.
![Wairoa floods: Over 50 families and residents apply for temporary housing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wairoa floods: Over 50 families and residents apply for temporary housing
The housing service opened on Tuesday for affected people.
![Letters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Letters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructure
OPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.
!['A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to Wairoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to Wairoa
People can still donate to the ‘where the need is greatest’ fund.
![Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track
Fill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.
![Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
![‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.
![PM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
PM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean up
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ Herald
!['We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected locals
Mum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.
![Did sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks not](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Did sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks not
A resident says riverbed sediment build-up is 'elephant in the room'.
![What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
![Gisborne letters: Wairoa river issues, anti-progress, carbon capture, Grey St](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Gisborne letters: Wairoa river issues, anti-progress, carbon capture, Grey St
Our readers write in with their views.
![Stop bank starting point for Thames seawall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Stop bank starting point for Thames seawall
Scheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.
![PM plans Wairoa visit; families rehoused at holiday park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
PM plans Wairoa visit; families rehoused at holiday park
The Prime Minister has hinted at a possible review of the management of Wairoa River.
![Rising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annual](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annual
Petone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.
![Wairoa still in State of Emergency as council runs Givealittle page for donations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wairoa still in State of Emergency as council runs Givealittle page for donations
Council chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.
![Taskforce Kiwi volunteers in Wairoa for flooding response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Taskforce Kiwi volunteers in Wairoa for flooding response
Defence Force and emergency services veterans volunteering their services in Wairoa.
![King's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
King's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?
Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.
!['Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor says
Craig Little says a pile of wet carpet and destroyed belongings is now lining the streets.
![Missing Hawke's Bay man's body found by contractor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Missing Hawke's Bay man's body found by contractor
Police said Earle 'Pat' Taka was found by a contractor carrying out flood protection work.
![Major banks offer mortgage suspensions to flood-affected East Coast residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Major banks offer mortgage suspensions to flood-affected East Coast residents
Hundreds of properties have been affected by the latest wild weather to hit the region.