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Watch: Sir Rod Stewart's message to cyclone victims ahead of concert

The British rockstar acknowledged the "horrific nightmare" of Cyclone Gabrielle and promised to cheer people up at his upcoming shows.

Music •Fri, Mar 24

Esk Valley local calls for policing to be a priority in disasters

The Government and local community advocates are at odds over the true levels of crime that occurred while communications were down in the Esk Valley.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Mar 24

10 members of black market crayfish poaching ring sentenced

Fisheries NZ said the ringleaders, a father and daughter, would obtain fishing permits for hui or tangi that never actually happened.

Crime And Justice •Thu, Mar 23

Around 50 cars still missing after North Island weather events

At least 8500 vehicles have been written off by one of the biggest car wrecking companies.

Weather News •Thu, Mar 23

Cyclone reunites Hawke's Bay man with wallet stolen 25 years ago

While the outside of the wallet was filthy, its contents were completely intact.

Hawkes Bay •Wed, Mar 22

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.

Hawkes Bay •Wed, Mar 22

Mahia man helping whānau connect through surfing

Wayne Kawana elevates positivity and creates a safe and fun environment for tamariki and their parents.

Hawkes Bay •Wed, Mar 22

Fears for bee health after thousands of hives wiped out in cyclone

An estimated 5000 to 6000 beehives were washed away or damaged during the floods in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti.

Animals •Tue, Mar 21

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.

Hawkes Bay •Mon, Mar 20

SH5 between Napier and Taupō reopened, reconnecting communities

The road had previously been closed due to damage sustained during Cyclone Gabrielle.

Transport •Mon, Mar 20

Displaced Hawke’s Bay families wonder where to turn next

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

Natural Disasters •Fri, Mar 17

Most displaced pets in Hawke's Bay rehomed, reunited with owners

Among the rehomed animals is a goldfish that was found in a drain after the cyclone.

Hawkes Bay •Fri, Mar 17

'It's just taking too long': Wairoa presses PM on cyclone aid

Those who have lost their homes and have been staying at the marae said they were relieved he had finally made it and glad they had not been forgotten about.

Politics •Fri, Mar 17