PoliticsGovt launches 'urgent' review into Wairoa flood responseThe community had expressed concern the bar at the river mouth hadn't been opened up.02 Jul 11:38 PM
New ZealandTimber, steel, glass and concrete from old Hastings grandstand diverted from landfillGrandstand demolition is estimated to be completed at the end of August.02 Jul 09:14 PM
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
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 ZealandFlames and flooding: Wairoa home seriously damaged in fire during stormNo one was home when fire took hold of a home during the flood.01 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandDisgraced cricketer and serial groper jailed againJason Trembath pleaded guilty to breaching his bail conditions.01 Jul 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandGisborne whisteblower Niven moving up the ranks'I’m a grizzled veteran of football in this town.'30 Jun 11:45 PM
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 ZealandFishing tragedy: Brothers farewell ‘fearless’ Damien MacphersonBrothers Brad and Karl are speaking for the first time about losing their brother.30 Jun 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClub rugby: Napier Tech's push for back-to-back Maddison Trophy wins just got harderNapier Tech will have to do it the hard way if they want to go back to back.30 Jun 03:07 AM
New Zealand'About sharing the warmth': Thousands turn out for Matariki events in Hawke's BayOrganisers were pleased the rain held off for the feature events after a week of floods.30 Jun 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Opened the door and out came a flood': Suburb has 36 temporary classrooms half a century oldThey were intended to last 20 years. But Govt cuts mean they'll have to last even longer.29 Jun 11:15 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
RacingHeavy track set to pose true test to jumpers at HastingsThe Hastings fixture has been cleared to go ahead even after a rough week of weather.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRain clearing but frosty nights ahead for Hawke's BayThe end of the low pressure system means near zero-degree nights ahead.28 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandWaipawa’s new roundabout creating community conversationsWaipawa's new roundabout causing concern, mayor says it is a "no brainer".27 Jun 10:58 PM
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'I could cry': 300 donuts sold in 20 min after Hawke’s Bay storm ruins business' eventEmily Whiu thought a Matariki cancellation meant their stock would go to waste.27 Jun 02:11 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
New ZealandHawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-upSome of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.26 Jun 11:27 PM
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 ZealandA new round of Shield Fever starts with a splash.The Magpies started a new shield reign with nine tries on a sodden field in Hastings26 Jun 05:28 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
New ZealandPlunged into darkness: Dannevirke tradie left homeowner at risk of electrocution"Exposed live wires left protruding into rooms could have been fatal for the occupants."26 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandWhen police knocked at 3am: The ordeals of Hawke's Bay's flood victims'I’ve been here more than 30 years, it’s never, never been anywhere near this before.'26 Jun 01:28 AM
LiveNew ZealandHawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuatedA State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.26 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandBody found in Ōtāne, Central Hawke’s BayA member of the public has found a body at a rural location near the small town.25 Jun 09:51 PM
