Cyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition react
Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.
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PM and ministers tour flood-hit Pan Pac; business could resume as early as August
Ministers saw where the stopbank breached, causing widespread damage to the plant.
Ngāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an option
Iwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.
Tairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damage
It follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Govt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 reveal
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.
More classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcome
PM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.
Stopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone relief
Government earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.
We’re open: Tourism boss trying to attract Kiwis back to Hawke’s Bay
New campaign seeks to convince domestic travellers not all of the Bay is buried in silt.
Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty talks rates, water reforms and investment in Tararua
Keiran McAnulty says he's been advocating quite strongly for support for Tararua.
Sliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroom
Students still unable to use the flooded Taradale campus instead use community venues.
Man in critical condition after digger rolls down bank
Once the man was recovered from the digger, he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
Old Boys Marist bring up a ton in Premier rugby
Napier Old Boys Marist scored 15 tries in a near record-breaking match, winning 101-36.
Luxon claims lack of action in orchard cyclone recovery
“Not enough real action is happening in Hawke's Bay": National's leader is back again.
Claire Trevett: Labour’s hopes of Budget reset as National goes on the attack
Labour is hoping the Budget will revive its fortunes but National has other ideas.
Free Hawke’s Bay variety show aims to bring joy
A free variety show featuring Suzy Cato will tour Napier and Hastings later this month.
Meet the contenders for Napier’s Next Top Dog Model
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Lavender farm a symbol of hope proof that community is still key
Lyonmark Estate continues to be helped by its incredible community.
'Just amazing': The gems bringing back some sparkle for flood victims
Deep in the silt, she found her treasures and "bawled". But how to clean them?
Woman in critical condition after she was found with burns in Napier
A woman in her 30s was found with burns at a Napier address.
The slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zones
A report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".
Mayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospital
A public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.
SH51 plan revised to avoid further highway chaos south of Napier
New roundabout at Awatoto Rd delayed as drivers fear even more congestion.
‘H Central’: The bold plan for a commercial centre in Hastings’ CBD
A new development is growing from three empty buildings, and a bar might have to make way.
Bridging the gaps part of $800m cyclone bill
The Hastings district lost 16 bridges and more than 100kms of roads need to be rebuilt.
When supermarket specials don’t make much cents
Sometimes, in times of economic uncertainty, a little discount makes all the difference.
Sunny Mother’s Day pegged for Hawke’s Bay even with winter chill
Hawke's Bay residents crank up their heaters.
Woman seen by five different district nurses in month before she died of sepsis
Coroner finds "confusion" among health professionals and experts he consulted.
Wyn Drabble: It’s all about coming down to Earth
My late aunt visited London during the time of Margaret Thatcher.
The bridge that will connect Napier to Wairoa
Three months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.
Care worker stole from elderly client to feed pokie habit
Woman used money taken from elderly man's bank card to feed gambling habit.
Mussel power for new North Island darts champ
James Fergusson hadn't reached a quarter-final in a ranking tournament. Now he's a winner.
Nana claims disabled child assaulted by gangster, but more shocked at lax police response
Nana upset at child's alleged assault but outraged at lackadaisical police response.