Watch: Feelings of fear 'justified and fair' says PM; more police resource for Hawke's Bay
Details of the new Cyclone Recovery Taskforce have been announced.
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Golden Shears back on the road again
Rowland Smith is the favourite to win the Open shearing title.
A crate for a mate: Man risks walk over debris-covered bridge to give friend cold one
In the midst of a disaster zone, a little gesture for a friend can mean a lot.
PM returns to Hawke's Bay, hears most crops uninsured
The Prime Minister is back in the Bay and heard first-hand from growers.
‘If the waka is stuck, so am I’: Historic waka needs new temporary home
The important piece of history is stuck on flood-damaged land and needs a temporary home.
'Staggering amounts of rain': Where nearly 550mm fell in Hawke's Bay
"It helps us understand how heavy the rain was in a relatively short period of time."
Waitangi Bridge to close for five hours for full-load testing
The aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.
Hydro boosts Meridian Energy first half net profit by 39pc
Meridian has also more than doubled the size of its renewable development pipeline.
Crappiest summer ever: Sunny stint to replace soggy three months of rainy weather
“It is a decent dry spell for the North Island to the end of the weekend."
Ruff competition: Bark Up to go ahead despite cyclone damage
Patangata Tavern pushing past Cyclone Gabrielle and going ahead with its Bark Up event.
The challenge to get power to remaining 2400 properties near Napier
There are plenty of challenges facing crews tasked with restoring power.
Environmental groups applaud rejection of 15 million cubic metre groundwater take
A hearing panel has rejected an application for 15 million cubic metres of groundwater.
Three people non-contactable after cyclone, welfare helpline set up
An 0800 number has been set up for people impacted by the cyclone to call for assistance.
Esk Valley winery converts restaurant into counselling centre for traumatised locals
"I prayed for my life that night and I’m haunted by the sound of water."
The cyclone-struck town coming together for a giant shared lunch
Community and volunteers to come together for a unity lunch down Pōrangahau's main street.
Three people remain missing in Hawke's Bay; Esk Valley want answers from Civil Defence
Esk Valley residents waited on rooftops and hills for an evacuation order that never came.
Hawke's Bay stopbanks set for massive rise
Hawke's Bay Regional Council to embark on massive stopbank upgrade.
41 cars impounded: Spike in street racing, drink driving after Cyclone Gabrielle
Stay off the roads, and stay sober.
‘Driving force for me’: Tireless electricity workers help flood-stricken communities
Electricity workers like Dan Johansen are among the unsung heroes of Cyclone Gabrielle.
$11 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to grow
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Cyclone Gabrielle: National candidates fight to widen slash inquiry
The party is ramping up efforts to get Hawke's Bay into the forestry slash inquiry.
Ātea a Rangi stands strong in the face of floods
The site is an important symbol of knowledge and learning in the Hawke's Bay community.
Hopes Twin Cities' public transport can return amid congestion
Localised bus services are expected to return to Napier and Hastings this week.
Tararua group’s long journey to Te Matatini
Te Ringa Kaha were welcomed home with a celebration in Dannevirke.
Omahu whānau coping with flood by 'getting on' with recovery work
Kerri Nuku and her whānau were out helping others when they found their own home flooding.
Live: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cyclone
There's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.
Hawke’s Bay letters: Prepare for battle after Cyclone Gabrielle
Those affected by Gabrielle should prepare for battle with organisations, says one reader.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Sand returns to Ahuriri beach
Instead of shingle rocks and sand shipped from other beaches, natural sand has returned.
Emergency finance issue shows law not fit for purpose
The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act is under fire again.
'Dearly loved': Cyclone flood victim had lost wife 8 months earlier
The couple relocated to New Zealand in 2021 after living in California.
250mm an hour: Farmer's astonishing rain reading in Hawke's Bay hills
A weather station on a farm in Waiwhare recorded 730mm of rain in two days.
Pākōwhai home and business owners continue cleaning up after the destruction
Police also made 24 arrests in the Eastern District, 14 in Hawke's Bay, 10 in Tairāwhiti.
Opinion: Cyclone’s real stories uplifting, false claims unsettling
'Freak' events are becoming more common in Hawke's Bay.
Some heroes do wear capes: 'Superman' flies over cyclone damage
Man wears a Superman suit to keep the spirits up at the dig-out around his home.