Sacked council manager told to destroy documents he emailed to himself
A request for a tax form was 'demeaning' of his person and office, the manager said.
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Video: ‘Twice in one year is unbelievable’ - homes flooded in northern Hawke’s Bay
"I’ve never seen water like this before."
Wairoa flooding: State Highways reopened as clean up begins
Major state highways have reopened after rain caused flooding in Hawke's Bay.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Dangerous driving on Waimārama Beach prompts calls for caution
Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.
'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of need
Twenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.
1.2 million cubic metres to go: Plea for funding to remove cyclone silt in Hawke's Bay
More than half of the silt dumped by the cyclone is still sitting, waiting to be cleared.
Plans under way for villages to house rebuild workers in Hawke’s Bay
Finding homes for the thousands of extra workers who will be brought in to fix roads.
Hawke’s Bay records above average temperatures for September
Wairoa led the way with smashing temperature records last month.
'Getting worse and worse': Sporty teen's bruises were blood cancer
Jhalena Lafaiki has powered through her first round of chemo with support from family.
Napier win Ross Shield with near-unprecedented dominance
It is arguably the most dominant performance since the Shield was first presented in 1902.
Housing help for homeless in Te Wairoa brings hope
Te Wairoa has received $14 million to develop cabins for families left without a home.
Ross Shield: Cap day with a difference at schools’ rugby tournament
Bill Blake and seven of his sons all played Ross Shield rugby for Wairoa.
Apprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homes
There is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.
Weather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergency
Roads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.
Wairoa mayor wants commitment on town’s post-cyclone recovery
The mayor hopes political parties will offer assurances with regard to helping his town.
Man who spent wage subsidies on gambling and 'adult entertainment' wants out of jail
He fraudulently claimed almost $200k in Covid-19 wage subsidies.
Wairoa mayor wants National, Act commitment on town’s post-cyclone recovery
Craig Little hopes political parties will assure him they'll help the damaged town.
Home by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cyclone
Sylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.
Cheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged Wairoa
A massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.
The date is set: Trains to return to Napier for first time since cyclone
It has been seven months since trains rolled through Napier. But be vigilant from now on.
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
Wairoa curtain call: Red Cross says it can no longer supply town with free curtains
No retirement villages or motels - so where will Wairoa get second-hand curtains?
'Don't tell a soul': Wairoa Mayor's advice to $10m Lotto winner
The small Hawke's Bay town has had it tough in 2023. Did a local's fortunes change?
'Talk of the town': $10m Lotto win in Wairoa, seller hopes prize won by a local
The winning ticket comes from a town that bore the brunt of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Covid-19 wage subsidy fraudster jailed
Jail term handed down for defrauding the wage subsidy scheme of nearly $200,000.
Small council wins Appeal Court case for higher rates for foresters
Forestry sector’s Wairoa rates burden increased from $1.59m a year to $2.79m.
'Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fire
Firefighters fought serious fires in Nūhaka and Dannevirke.
East Coast cyclone recovery: Phil’s in it for the long haul
Phil Parker’s been on East Coast since Cyclone Gabrielle flooded Wairoa.
Man who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailed
Crayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.
Rainy days no more: Sun returns for last week of winter
An infrequent visitor has popped by Auckland today - the sun. But will it stick around?
Plans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events
'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'
Napier’s average house sale price dips to three-year low, data shows
Pricing data could be impacted by a dozen units selling.
Wairoa has no flood protection; Mayor welcomes $70m to change that
Wairoa has received a large Government package to protect against flooding.