Vital Gisborne transport link nears completion, PM checks in

Vital Gisborne transport link nears completion, PM checks in

The Hikuwai Bailey bridge is being constructed after the original was destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Thu, Jun 8

Central Plateau kicks off its winter festivities amid uncertainty

Central Plateau kicks off its winter festivities amid uncertainty

While the conditions are appropriate, the future of the ski field is still unclear - after its operator went into liquidation last year.

Sun, Jun 4

Homecoming for Tohu Harris as Warriors welcomed onto Hastings marae

Homecoming for Tohu Harris as Warriors welcomed onto Hastings marae

"It’s a very rare occasion and one that will stick with me for the rest of my life and I'm sure my family too."

Fri, May 26

Volunteers rebuilding hundreds of kilometres of Hawke's Bay fences

Volunteers rebuilding hundreds of kilometres of Hawke's Bay fences

The team of around 30 volunteers have been building about 2 kilometres worth of new fences a day.

Sun, May 21

Esk Valley residents struggle for certainty despite Govt funding

Esk Valley residents struggle for certainty despite Govt funding

Yesterday the Government offered renewed support for flood-hit regions, but some residents say it still doesn't provide certainty.

Mon, May 15

Hawke's Bay farmers 'frustrated' with Govt amid silt cleanup efforts

Hawke's Bay farmers 'frustrated' with Govt amid silt cleanup efforts

$170 million in extra funding was announced this week but farmers worry they won't receive the money in time for winter.

Sat, May 13

Cyclone-ravaged stretch of State Highway 2 to reopen tomorrow

Cyclone-ravaged stretch of State Highway 2 to reopen tomorrow

SH2 between Gisborne and Napier was battered by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Sat, May 13

April 2023
Hawke's Bay seabed damaged in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle

Hawke's Bay seabed damaged in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle

Metres of silt and mud are smothering reefs and killing ecosystems on the Hawke’s Bay seabed.

Sun, Apr 30

Hawke's Bay residents frustrated by delayed post-cyclone donations

Hawke's Bay residents frustrated by delayed post-cyclone donations

Some locals say they have been left alone for months, Red Cross saying it committed to paying all donated money out.

Fri, Apr 7

March 2023
Key road link in rural Hawke's Bay to reopen tomorrow

Key road link in rural Hawke's Bay to reopen tomorrow

It will reconnect isolated settlements to the larger centres.

Thu, Mar 30

Napier's main industrial area still cordoned off weeks after cyclone

Napier's main industrial area still cordoned off weeks after cyclone

Restoring regular access is weeks away, as the potential cocktail of chemicals disturbed by the flood waters is better understood.

Wed, Mar 22

Big queues as critical East Coast transport link reopens

Big queues as critical East Coast transport link reopens

SH5, which connects Napier and Taupō, had been closed for five weeks due to the cyclone.

Mon, Mar 20

Displaced Hawke’s Bay families wonder where to turn next

Displaced Hawke’s Bay families wonder where to turn next

Some have spent a month in temporary accommodation after Cyclone Gabrielle decimated the region.

Fri, Mar 17

Hawke's Bay farmers relieved as freight resumes moving on SH5

Hawke's Bay farmers relieved as freight resumes moving on SH5

The first day of freight convoys was a welcome sight for farmers who were desperate to move stock.

Tue, Mar 14

Hawke's Bay rail network smashed for months after cyclone

Hawke's Bay rail network smashed for months after cyclone

Local authorities now fear what the flow-on effects of freight delays will have on businesses.

Fri, Mar 10

Massive rebuild of Hawke’s Bay stop banks underway

Massive rebuild of Hawke’s Bay stop banks underway

Several kilometres of the region's flood defences were overwhelmed by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Tue, Mar 7

Iwi leaders fear for future of cyclone-hit Tāngōio valley

Iwi leaders fear for future of cyclone-hit Tāngōio valley

The town, north of Napier in Hawke's Bay faces a major clean-up.

Sat, Mar 4

Tanker delivers critical fuel to cut-off Hawke's Bay town

Tanker delivers critical fuel to cut-off Hawke's Bay town

The rural town of Patoka has been isolated since heavy rain from Cyclone Gabrielle washed out road connections.

Thu, Mar 2

February 2023
'Been hell' - Hawke's Bay farmer overcome by emotion recalling floods

'Been hell' - Hawke's Bay farmer overcome by emotion recalling floods

Shaw Mackintosh said it's been tough not knowing if his mates are OK.

Tue, Feb 28

Hawke's Bay locals worried about dwindling volunteer numbers

Hawke's Bay locals worried about dwindling volunteer numbers

With silt as high as rooftops, locals say it's been mainly volunteers helping clean up.

Thu, Feb 23

Mammoth task ahead to rehome displaced Hawke's Bay residents

Mammoth task ahead to rehome displaced Hawke's Bay residents

Discussions are underway between the Government, charities and iwi to find a solution to the looming housing crisis.

Wed, Feb 22

Two-thirds of schools, kura in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne re-open

Two-thirds of schools, kura in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne re-open

Some school children enjoyed a day of laughter today after a harrowing time due to Cyclone Gabrielle last week.

Tue, Feb 21

Cause of marine animals washing up on Napier coastline unclear

Cause of marine animals washing up on Napier coastline unclear

Scientists have a theory but are continuing their investigation on the water.

Wed, Feb 8

Local communities in shock after Chateau Tongariro closes

Local communities in shock after Chateau Tongariro closes

It’s another blow to the Central Plateau region after Whakapapa ski field went into receivership last year.

Sun, Feb 5

Stuffed huia returned 3 years after theft from Dannevirke museum

Stuffed huia returned 3 years after theft from Dannevirke museum

The preserved female bird of the long extinct species was gifted to the Dannevirke Gallery of History in 1990.

Sat, Feb 4