New ZealandReport recommending change in Wairoa River control ‘pretty well disregarded’: Mayor'It told you exactly what needs to be done and somehow they missed it.'16 Jul 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe crash, the help and the horse: An 83-year-old’s Wairoa flood survival storyIn her 83 years, she'd only ridden three times, falling off each time. But not this time.14 Jul 09:23 PM
New ZealandWairoa floods: Over 50 families and residents apply for temporary housingThe housing service opened on Tuesday for affected people.12 Jul 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructureOPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to WairoaPeople can still donate to the ‘where the need is greatest’ fund.09 Jul 09:50 PM
New ZealandPoor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods trackFill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.09 Jul 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt 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%.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone GabrielleWhen the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.07 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandPM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 11:53 PM
New Zealand'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected localsMum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.05 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandWairoa mayor calls for apology over town’s floodingFlooding swept through about 120 homes; damage is estimated in the tens of millions.04 Jul 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Awanga seawall: 200m 'ecoreef' proposed to protect council assetsProject aimed at protecting flood-prone area.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDid sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks notA resident says riverbed sediment build-up is 'elephant in the room'.03 Jul 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fundAwatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.02 Jul 09:14 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Wairoa river issues, anti-progress, carbon capture, Grey StOur readers write in with their views.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStop bank starting point for Thames seawallScheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.02 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandPM plans Wairoa visit; families rehoused at holiday parkThe Prime Minister has hinted at a possible review of the management of Wairoa River.02 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandWairoa still in State of Emergency as council runs Givealittle page for donationsCouncil chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.01 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandTaskforce Kiwi volunteers in Wairoa for flooding responseDefence Force and emergency services veterans volunteering their services in Wairoa.01 Jul 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing'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.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor saysCraig Little says a pile of wet carpet and destroyed belongings is now lining the streets.30 Jun 06:01 PM
New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay man's body found by contractorPolice said Earle 'Pat' Taka was found by a contractor carrying out flood protection work.28 Jun 10:34 PM
Banking and financeMajor banks offer mortgage suspensions to flood-affected East Coast residentsHundreds of properties have been affected by the latest wild weather to hit the region.27 Jun 06:28 AM
New ZealandWairoa hall shifts from hosting Matariki celebration to flood shelterAbout 100 homes were flooded and 400 properties and homes were impacted.27 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandTimeline 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 earlier27 Jun 03:37 AM
New Zealand'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.'27 Jun 03:33 AM
New Zealand'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’.'27 Jun 02:04 AM
New ZealandHaumoana state of emergency liftedHaumoana and Cape Coast residents settle in at home after two evacuations.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandState of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continuesFloodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.27 Jun 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructureOPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closedThousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.26 Jun 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Only machinery': Diggers lost in bid to open Wairoa River barWairoa contracting team lost three parked digger during a mission to open the bar.26 Jun 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'26 Jun 03:38 AM
