Two major roads in northern Hawke's Bay have reopened as efforts are made to reconnect the battered region,
Waka Kotahi said two key routes into Wairoa were reopened after being assessed by geotechnical engineers: State Highway 2 from Raupunga and State Highway 38 between Wairoa and Frasertown.
Waka Kotahi regional manager maintenance and operations for northern Hawke's Bay Jaclyn Hankin spoke to Corin Dann.