Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain warnings issued for Marlborough, North Canterbury, possible future cyclones closely watched
Regions across the country are preparing for more rain as MetService issues a number of severe weather warnings.
Claims and counter-claims on post-cyclone crime spike
Media on the ground in cyclone-hit communities found road-blocks and local people reporting looting, theft and threats backed up with firearms. Meanwhile police and politicians insisted there was no… Audio
Some heroes do wear capes - 'Superman' flies over cyclone damage
Out in Pakowhai, one local 'superhero' is doing his best to brighten spirits in a flooded and muddy community.
Cyclone aftermath: 'I lost all my pets, I lost all my belongings, but I don't want to lose that as well'
A Pakowhai truck driver struggling to save three family homes says he has already lost all his belongings and pets to the Cyclone Gabrielle floods and does not want to lose the houses as well.
Some Hawke's Bay residents unaware of loosened water restrictions
Water restrictions imposed in central Hawke's Bay are easing, but locals are still being careful - some, too careful.
'Incredibly well organised' - Medics check on isolated Hawke's Bay communities
Medicine and vital supplies are being air dropped to isolated Hawkes Bay communities after doctors and welfare teams flew in to check on them.
Crime in Hawke's Bay 'no worse than any other day of the year'
Reports of looting and crime have been exaggerated, and are being used as a "political football", say police officers on the ground.
Bacterial diseases thriving in post-cyclone conditions
Beef and Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers to be alert as case numbers rise.
Forestry inquiry welcomed by sector groups
After the destruction caused by slash during last week's cyclone, the government yesterday announced a ministerial inquiry. Susie speaks with Hera Ngata-Gibson from the group Mana Taiao Tairawhiti… Audio
'What if they get hurt protecting us?': Plea for help for Puketapu locals
After having her family's home devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, one Puketapu local has also been extremely concerned about the safety of her community.
Locals worry forecast rain will set back clean-up efforts
More rain in Hawke's Bay is worrying locals who have already made massive efforts to clean up from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Health Minister details services for cut-off East Coast
Dr Ayesha Verrall describes access to health services for some cyclone-hit communities as a "an incredibly challenging situation" but says provisions are being made. Audio
Air NZ boss says cheaper airfares at least year away, despite profit
Some cyclone-ravaged parts of the country are having to rely heavily on air travel due to damaged roads. Audio
'We're actually very lucky to make it out of State Highway 2'
Liam Harvey was in a truck laden with traffic cones heading through hills outside Napier to close off roads in the dark when trees started to fall, blocking his path.
'Like the inside of a big washing machine'- Families in limbo over cyclone-wrecked houses
Many families are still waiting to hear if they'll have a home to return to.
'Very real concerns': Inquiry into forestry slash announced
Forestry Minister Stuart Nash says it is totally unacceptable slash is ending up on beaches after heavy rains. Audio
Cut-off Hawke's Bay community relies on boat to ferry in essential supplies
A 30-metre boat ride across a once flooded river inland of Napier is all that is keeping hundreds of Rissington farming families in food and vital fuel.
Explainer: How to be prepared for more rain in hardest-hit cyclone regions
More heavy rain is on the way. So what does this mean for the already soaked and flood-damaged regions? And how can we prepare?
'Heaps of digging bro' to save 12,000 wine bottles from silt
Tales of resilience and recovery, spirit and sweat continue to emerge from the slip-scarred valleys of Hawke's Bay.
Power line crew rescue teammate swept up in Waipawa flood
A power lines worker was washed downstream a few metres in flooding near Waipawa River before being hauled to safety.
