How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone
Commemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.
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Hawke's Bay: Where can you commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle's anniversary
Here's where you can go to unite and show support a year on from the disaster.
Hawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquake
Commemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.
'We need to take on these challenges': Massive rates hike forecast for Napier
Napier will get the chance for input, but costs are a challenge.
Talking Point: Hawke’s Bay councils need to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to find savings
Opinion: 2024 is shaping as the year of big rates rises in Hawke's Bay - here's why.
Kiwi actress will be Art Deco Festival's 'Chief Costume Officer'
The iconic Art Deco weekend has been postponed for three years.
Hawke’s Bay cruise ship season: No Stats NZ data for biggest ever
There is no Stats NZ cruise ship data, but local businesses say their own numbers speak.
Water restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'
Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?
Museum pays tribute to late sculptor Paul Dibble
Two of Dibble's pieces among range of art purchased by MTG Foundation over the years.
Neighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogs
Ruby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.
Napier's mature 'gumball' trees set for CBD chop
Two trees have had their day in Dalton St.
Suburban sport: Hawks help open new Napier court
Basketball court revitalises community hub.
Frank Golder's golden surveying years: The 80-year-old drone, laser and infrared expert
The land surveyor once worked with totara pegs he carved himself. It's different now.
Have your say on Napier council model
Councils nationwide are required to do a representation review every six years.
'Intolerable risk to life': Behind the scenes of the office buying $110m of cyclone-smashed homes
140 homeowners in Hawke's Bay are meeting the teams that will buy their flooded homes.
Buy-out meetings for cyclone hit properties under way
More than half have had first meetings with the special council office or are about to.
Frustrations over lack of Marewa pedestrian crossing lead to protest
Advocates say Napier's council has waited too long to improve safety for pedestrians.
McLean Park naming rights - correcting the record
Documents were obtained under the LGOIMA process.
‘Going to be dogs everywhere’: Furore over 1.2m fence height proposal in Napier
There’s no one picketing in the streets, but sentiment suggests not many are on the fence.
Concept approval a milestone in decade-long timeline of Napier’s civic centre
Construction is expected to start within 18 months.
Napier council agrees to lease land for cabins for cyclone-displaced whānau
Some residents forced from their cyclone-damaged whenua may soon have a temporary home.
Thousands pack Napier CBD for massive illuminated street party
7000 people chose Napier's big street party over elections on the telly.
Marine Parade viewing platform surveillance a possibility after vandalism
The glass of the oceanside viewing platform has been broken after suspected vandalism.
Going with the flow as Hawke’s Bay councils back FPP voting in local elections
The Napier council was the last to vote on the FPP vs STV issue.
Six months to the day, Gabrielle struck: Honours, heroes and awards
The Napier Civic Awards are this year specifically for volunteers in rescue and recovery.
Insurer loses multi-million dollar legal stoush over leaky building clause in policy
Napier City Council will go back to High Court in pursuit of $4.4 million.
Voluntary buyouts for Category 3 homes on the table
Hawke's Bay's five councils now have to agree to the Govt's cost-sharing model.
Māori wards decision process for Napier starts in September
Napier council is set to start deciding how many Māori ward members it will have.
Regional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.
Ticketed off: 125 Napier commuters caught out by parking payment glitch
125 people returned to their vehicle and were met with a $40 fine.
'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in Hastings
The new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.
Napier boarding houses with highest fire risk to be assessed more regularly
Authorities are working to prevent a Loafers Lodge-style tragedy in Hawke's Bay.
Cyclists say Napier is 'downgrading' deadly roads
Avid Napier cyclists are worried safety measures are being downgraded.
Venue and sports bosses hit-up minister to help stop pitch invasions
Five of 12 Napier pitch invaders from out of town.