A crate for a mate: Man risks walk over debris-covered bridge to give friend cold one
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PM returns to Hawke's Bay, hears most crops uninsured
The Prime Minister is back in the Bay and heard first-hand from growers.
Buckingham Guards off to marching tattoo
The Buckingham Guards marching team is raising money for champs across the ditch
‘If the waka is stuck, so am I’: Historic waka needs new temporary home
The important piece of history is stuck on flood-damaged land and needs a temporary home.
Mayor Alex Walker: Together, we all make up 'civil defence'
People and communities like ours ensure we respond, recover and build back stronger.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Ways rural farmers can access support
The farming industry in the Tararua District has been hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Staggering amounts of rain': Where nearly 550mm fell in Hawke's Bay
"It helps us understand how heavy the rain was in a relatively short period of time."
'Stop watching': Brian Tamaki blames online porn for Cyclone Gabrielle
The self-styled apostle chooses theology over meteorology to explain killer storm.
Waitangi Bridge to close for five hours for full-load testing
The aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.
'I feel less safe in Napier than London': Police Minister hears concerns, says commissioner may have sent 'wrong message'
'A lot of people are armed, and you are dreaming if you think we’re not.'
So many heroes in our Hawke’s Bay community
The end of summer: Linda Hall reflects on how we know how to care for each other.
Ruff competition: Bark Up to go ahead despite cyclone damage
Patangata Tavern pushing past Cyclone Gabrielle and going ahead with its Bark Up event.
The challenge to get power to remaining 2400 properties near Napier
There are plenty of challenges facing crews tasked with restoring power.
Environmental groups applaud rejection of 15 million cubic metre groundwater take
A hearing panel has rejected an application for 15 million cubic metres of groundwater.
Three people non-contactable after cyclone, welfare helpline set up
An 0800 number has been set up for people impacted by the cyclone to call for assistance.
1938 Esk Valley flood survivor
96 year old Patricia Morton of Napier talks to HB Today reporter James Pocock about her experience during the 1938 Esk Valley flood. Historic photos: credit: Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi. Video / Warren Buckland
Esk Valley winery converts restaurant into counselling centre for traumatised locals
"I prayed for my life that night and I’m haunted by the sound of water."
Cyclone Gabrielle - Recovery is by building from the ground up
Rural groups are working together to assess the cost of the cyclone in Tararua District.
The cyclone-struck town coming together for a giant shared lunch
Community and volunteers to come together for a unity lunch down Pōrangahau's main street.
Why kerbside recycling has resumed across Hawke’s Bay except Napier
Napier kerbside recycling services remain suspended
Three people remain missing in Hawke's Bay; Esk Valley want answers from Civil Defence
Esk Valley residents waited on rooftops and hills for an evacuation order that never came.
Stage set for youth drama school's return
The eight days culminate in several public presentations.
Hawke's Bay stopbanks set for massive rise
Hawke's Bay Regional Council to embark on massive stopbank upgrade.
Vineyards may turn to hand-picking grapes in flood-hit regions
Some Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti growers won't be able to get heavy gear onto the land.
Nine-year-old busker raises hundreds for cyclone relief
Effie Palfreman has been busking to raise money for the Central Hawke’s Bay relief fund.
41 cars impounded: Spike in street racing, drink driving after Cyclone Gabrielle
Stay off the roads, and stay sober.
CHB's damaged roads: 'We have a big job ahead'
Eighteen roads still closed, with 28 sites needing "significant" repairs.
Cruise ships return to Napier to help boost local economy
Passengers will be briefed on Hawke's Bay's flooding disaster and invited to leave koha.
Pets priority for vet during storm
Veterinarian Clive Hamble hunkered down in the vet hospital during the cyclone
Disaster relief fund: How you can apply
The fund offers one-off hardship grants for flooding, prolonged power outages, landslips.
Heavy rain warning issued for Wairoa and Gisborne, large new slip on State Highway 5
Niwa has said it is already starting to flood in northern Hawke's Bay.
Routed: Some highways will take months to reopen
Country's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.
'Insanity': Many flood-damaged homes 'should not be rebuilt'
Putting houses back into some areas "doesn't make a lot of sense".