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Cyclone Gabrielle three months on: Flashbacks, paradise lost and long winter ahead
Deep feelings of heartbreak and loss remain three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle
'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigy
A local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.
Breakers Napier shuts permanently - cyclone the final blow
The restaurant spokesperson's last plea was simple: “support your local businesses”.
Interactive map shows bird's-eye view of flooding, silt damage in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Map was created by Dragonfly Data Science in partnership with Social Wellbeing Agency.
Volleyball hopes soar for two Napier teenagers
Off overseas to play volleyball, but just two years ago one barely knew it was a sport.
Police investigating multiple assaults across Napier and Hastings
The behaviour that took place in the two cities will not be tolerated, police say.
Talking Point: Time to get serious
More resilient stormwater and flood management systems are needed.
Kiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggered
The bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.
Hot shots: Goals aplenty as Rovers surge up the points table
Attack on form as top-of-table teams beckon for Napier City Rovers.
Second serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hours
Four people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.
Cyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone future
It was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.
Robertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homes
Cyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.
They gave their luxury house away for free. It's now sold for $3m+
Val and Dick Bradshaw's parting gift for Hawke's Bay will help the region for generations.
Drinking water tests clear of ‘forever’ chemicals
Tests come back clear over possible water contamination with 'forever chemicals'.
Opinion: Govt can’t keep skimping on rural mental health in cyclone recovery plan
Rural communities have persistently been delivered poorer mental health services.
Access issues and mental health toll persisting for cyclone-hit farmers
Farmers are dealing with kilometres of broken fencing which will be expensive to fix.
Napier's Pat Magill - saint or stirrer?
Pat Magill, social justice campaigner extraordinaire, lived all his 96 years in Napier
Craig Cooper: Haere ra, Hawke's Bay
If the opportunity arose, I would probably have lived in Hastings St.
Tech drawing away in Premier rugby
Four matches to go for a repeat of last year's triumph, but Tech are in the box seat.
Napier considering proposal for new 255-home subdivision
A resource consent application was lodged with the council earlier this year.
Drug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apology
Judge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.
Football: Young Kiwi prospect putting in the hard yards on and off the pitch
When the full-time whistle blows, Alex Mort starts thinking about heading to work.
‘We’ll be fighting it’: Red-stickered residents dig in as cyclone decisions delayed
Some cyclone-impacted residents have no intention to leave their land.
Couple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fund
The pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.
Waipatiki Holiday Park nears re-opening date
Months of back-breaking work will hopefully pay off for Shane and Fay Ashforth.
Napier’s Sunken Gardens upgrade nearly finished
Works have been ongoing on the Sunken Gardens in Napier.
Cyclone relief exhibition to support artistic community
A minimum of 10 per cent of proceeds will be donated to the Waiohiki Arts Community Trust.
Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.
Teens arrested over Napier smash and grabs
Two gas stations and a retail store were targeted in the series of burglaries.
Father’s war diaries spark POW book
Included in those interviews are two Hawke’s Bay men who survived ‘death marches’.
Emphatic Rovers return to winning ways, next stop Wembley
Sharp-shooters fire as Central League football action heats up
Craig Cooper: Napier ram-raid solution is not a load of bollards
Opinion: The Aqua and Demio are the stolen cars of choice. How do we stop them ramming?
Will you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide future
Consultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.