Back home 19 months after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Wairoa
Whānau who have been out of their homes for 19 months get back the key to the door.
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Keeping Barry Cup and grassroots rugby alive
Wairoa scored seven tries to beat Tihirau Victory, who came 300km to play.
New classrooms at Kotemaori School ends learning from kitchen tables
The students were unable to learn on their premises after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Opinion: Tuai Power Station product of adventurous journey
The cry of the morepork and the rustle of the trees were the only sounds.
Wairoa hopeful Barry Cup defence will go ahead on Sunday
Four challenges were accepted this year, but none so far have gone ahead.
Splash Planet countdown begins as tickets go on sale
Splash Planet is ready to go for another summer of fun in Hawke's Bay.
Hawke’s Bay mayors push for higher Govt roading subsidy, warn cyclone repairs could take 20 years without it
Hawke's Bay mayors want a higher subsidy from the Government amid a $1b road recovery.
Hinewai Ormsby: Here are HB Regional Council's flood protection priorities
OPINION: Wairoa River bar work and installing river-monitoring cameras are a priority.
Ōmarunui Landfill to accept 4000 tonnes of Wairoa's rubbish annually
'We’re very grateful because we found ourselves in a corner.'
Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket successfully deploys five Kineis satellites to orbit
Sir Peter Beck: 'With each mission, we bring the world closer, enabling vital data.'
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates drop
Buyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.
Arrests after shots and fires in Wairoa
Police have arrested gang members over a shots fired and car fires in Wairoa.
'They all have hopes and dreams': Small learning space in Wairoa making a difference for tamariki
'We ask them what their hopes and dreams are. We tailor their learning to support that.'
Arrests after Wairoa gang conflict: Guns, knives, drugs discovered
Woman suffers serious burns as a result of car fire.
Health risks of eel toxins studied
Wairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.
Make EIT standalone again: Hawke’s Bay mayors want region's polytech back in local hands for 2025
A workforce skilled by a well-run local polytechnic is needed more than ever, mayors say.
Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics
Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.
Council's decision not to open river bar was “surprising” - review
There was no operational plan for managing the river mouth.
'Please don't ever let it happen again': Wairoa residents beg council to act on flood review
Inquiry reveals regional council ignored residents and lacked a river bar management plan.
Wairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residents
The review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.
Napier siege hero paramedic's 50 years of service recognised
Paramedic awarded for bravery rescued a wounded officer and a solo yachtsman at sea.
'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating
A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.
‘Poorly maintained’ CBD buildings in the sights of Wairoa council
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little: 'People want their main street to look good.'
Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up
'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'
‘People shouldn’t have to put up with this s***’: Mayor takes aim at gangs after shooting
Police urge residents to report violence immediately after early morning incident.
Waikare Gorge realignment: $118m lifeline for project on key Hawke's Bay highway
Local MP says it's a 'huge relief', though there is still an asterisk next to the project.
$100m secured for Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane project
MP Katie Nimon said it was 'likely' additional Expressway bridges would be built.
Kids shine at hunting event: Possums, hares and turkeys galore
Hunting comp sees record entries, with 71 juniors chasing wild game.
Power price surge hits councils: Wairoa faces 40% energy cost hike
Council's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.
Wairoa's $70 million flood protection: New manager takes charge
Fabish to oversee Wairoa's $70 million flood protection after cyclone's devastation.
New deck needed for temporary Waikare bridge
Two nights of closure will be needed for the work.
Trauma support programme for school kids after Cyclone Gabrielle set to continue
Minister Matt Doocey says the funding will grow to $3.7 million a year by 2026-27.