Hawke's Bay
Cyclone-hit whānau turn their attention towards Matariki
Whānau in cyclone devastated areas are now turning their attention towards Matariki in a move to help the community reflect on the past and look forward to the future.
Mana whenua reps considered for Hawke's Bay Civil Defence
Mana whenua may finally have a seat at the Hawke's Bay Civil Defence table.
Around the motu: Chris Hyde in Hawkes Bay
The mystery of a new Hawke's Bay Hospital. Te Whatu Ora says it's too soon to be talking about the possibility of one, but Chris says that's what everyone's been doing for the past month or so. The… Audio
Telecom technicians, equipment not given priority status in cyclone - report
Critical equipment for fixing telecommunications was unloaded from aircraft and replaced with other gear, on flights into regions cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Why off-season roses are thriving better in cyclone-hit Esk Valley
Along the fence lines of the cyclone-devastated Esk Valley, red roses still turn their little faces towards the pale winter sun, and their unusually strong flush this year has turned heads.
Disability care home still in need of repairs four months after cyclone
As the Tūtaekurī River rose, the inhabitants of Rowan House were driven to safety on the back of a tow truck.
Fossils found after storms: 'It's like a giant has walked down the stream-bed'
Two boulders containing large vertebrae were found at a property being assessed for storm damage.
Tourism boss asks for more taxpayer money to fund plans
The government is being urged to pitch in to help communities fund their visions for managing their destinations.
Wairoa bridge brought down, but not without a struggle
The manager overseeing the work believed it could be the heaviest pull ever done in New Zealand.
'Growers are waiting': Ongoing talks with government for post-cyclone funding package
Hope could be on the horizon for growers facing the loss of their livelihoods following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Wairoa's proposed rates hike cut by a third
Wairoa ratepayers have already been granted some relief from a hefty rates hike proposed last week, with the council announcing it will now be slashed by a third.
Councils reassure storm-hit property owners on 'at-risk' categorisations
Thousands of Hawke's Bay property owners can now start talking with council officials about what will happen to their storm-hit properties.
New rules for farm-to-forestry conversions
The new rules will give communities greater control of what is planted, and where.
Tenants now eligible for Cyclone Gabrielle payouts
But without their contact details, the council is relying on word of mouth to get the message out.
Hawke's Bay businesses upset at $8m cyclone support money left undistributed
The Chamber of Commerce says its decisions on distributing grants were fair, and the government has commended its staff for their work.
Teens arrested after stealing car with GPS tracker
Police did not bother initiating a high-speed chase, instead just waiting until the vehicle stopped before making their move.
Community hails 'hope-filled' buyout plan
Flood-ravaged West Aucklanders are rejoicing after the government announced it will offer buyout options to people whose land is too risky to rebuild on. Audio
Three separate arrests over firearm possessions and alleged illegal hunting
Two people have been arrested in Hawke's Bay in relation to firearm possessions, and a third charged over alleged illegal hunting.
'Many details still to be settled' - local politicians react to govt buyout news
News of a joint buyout scheme for those affected by extreme weather has been met with relief by local politicians, but they say the work is just beginning and the devil will be in the detail. Audio
