Wairoa businesses fight back after flooding
After devastating flooding hit again, one business owner has had enough.
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Government officials study insurance schemes overseas that offer homeowners grants.
Report recommending change in Wairoa River control ‘pretty well disregarded’: Mayor
'It told you exactly what needs to be done and somehow they missed it.'
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
The housing service opened on Tuesday for affected people.
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
People can still donate to the ‘where the need is greatest’ fund.
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'
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
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
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
Mum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.
Wairoa mayor calls for apology over town’s flooding
Flooding swept through about 120 homes; damage is estimated in the tens of millions.
Te Awanga seawall: 200m 'ecoreef' proposed to protect council assets
Project aimed at protecting flood-prone area.
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
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
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
Scheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.
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
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
Council chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.
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?
Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.
'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
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
Hundreds of properties have been affected by the latest wild weather to hit the region.
Wairoa hall shifts from hosting Matariki celebration to flood shelter
About 100 homes were flooded and 400 properties and homes were impacted.
Timeline of a flood in Wairoa: Why didn't Hawke's Bay Regional Council act sooner?
HBRC staff say river mouth opening would not have stayed in place if it was done earlier
'My kids are screaming': Wairoa mother’s frightening escape from rising waters
'It was bad. I have lived here my whole life and never seen it like this.'
'They were part way up the tree': Sheep surrounded by flood water lifted to safety
'I drove past and looked at them and thought ‘crap they are going to have to move’.'
Haumoana state of emergency lifted
Haumoana and Cape Coast residents settle in at home after two evacuations.
State of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continues
Floodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.
Editorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructure
OPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.
Hawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closed
Thousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.