Hawke's Bay
Calls to report 'worst weed in the world' as it spreads in regions
AgResearch is teaming up with regional councils and Rural Contractors New Zealand to collate information on alligator weed in a bid to better understand its spread.
One dead after car and truck crash in Havelock North
One person has died after a crash in the Hawke's Bay town of Havelock North this morning.
Red Cross defends pace of donation spending in wake of cyclone and floods
The organisation wants to avoid repeating mistakes it made following the Christchurch earthquake.
Wellington's Haywards Road to close for work
Widespread delays are expected across the Wellington Region and Coromandel Peninsula as major highway closures begin this week.
Cyclone-hit brewery 'back on the horse'
An Eskdale brewer who lost everything in Cyclone Gabrielle has made a new beer to raise money for the community.
Hastings District Council improves rates relief for yellow stickered residents
Hastings District Council has bumped up its rates relief offering for yellow stickered property owners, after feedback the current process was unfair.
'A really critical place right now': Frustrated growers seek answers on cyclone recovery
The growers are seeking $750 million from the government to help them in three priority areas, with decisions needing to be made "yesterday".
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence restructure underway when cyclone hit
A new review was announced this week, but one from 18 months ago had already identified significant problems.
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence's response to Cyclone Gabrielle to be reviewed
The Hawke's Bay region's Civil Defence response to the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle is to be independently reviewed.
John Barry Heperi-Smith lying in state at Rākautātahi Marae
Former deputy chair of Ngāti Kahungunu John Barry Heperi-Smith has been returned to his marae at Takapau.
Health will suffer with increasingly severe storms - experts
Climate and health experts warn storms like Cyclone Gabrielle will have increasingly devastating public health consequences as the world warms.
Govt boosts science funding to prepare for more extreme weather
How many billions will it cost to protect New Zealand against future weather disasters? The government is allocating extra science funds to find out.
'Little evidence' cyclone wood debris was slash in Hawke's Bay
Pine made up the majority of wood debris left behind after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay, but very little of it was "slash", a council survey has found.
Hawke's Bay solar power project backer in liquidation
SkySolar last year revealed plans for a big solar project in Ongaonga, but is in liquidation with creditors owed more than $12 million.
Census taskforce targets cyclone-hit Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay
People living in flood-affected parts of Tai Rāwhiti might receive a knock at the door in the coming weeks.
Residents of Hawke's Bay town still waiting to hear their fate after Cyclone Gabrielle
Two months after the Hawke's Bay town of Pakowhai was flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle residents are still waiting to see if they can rebuild their ruined homes, unsure if the area will be declared a… Audio
'Stoked': Transportable homes arrive for some cyclone victims
Relocatable homes have arrived in Tairāwhiti, providing a welcome boost for some of those displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Man still missing after cyclone had gang links - police
Joseph Ahuriri was last seen in CCTV footage at a Napier truck stop in the early hours of 14 February, as severe flooding was building in the area.
Section of main East Coast highway to close as heavy rain hits
Part of Tairāwhiti's main coastal highway will close tonight, as Easter travellers flood the roads and heavy rains are forecast, with no date for its reopening.
Large numbers of police out watching Easter drivers
Police will be out in force this Easter watching for dangerous drivers, and those travelling on cyclone-damaged roads and in heavy rain are advised to be cautious.
