Solving a school's mould muddle: When the flooding subsided, it was just the beginning
Nūhaka School will be rebuilt after damage from the cyclone revealed hidden issues.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: First came the rain, then destruction and death
Cyclone Gabrielle forever changed the lives of many in Hawke's Bay a year ago.
PM announces $63m funding for Cyclone Gabrielle silt and debris removal
Urgent work to clean up cyclone-affected regions will continue, thanks to a $63m boost.
'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslide
A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.
Temperatures in the high 20s for cyclone anniversary
Warm, sunny weather will greet those gathering on February 14.
Police hope drone search results help in search for missing dad
Joseph Ahuriri, of Gisborne, vanished at the height of Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Thrilling experience’: Hawks to take the court in Wairoa
Clinics and pre-season game held in Wairoa.
'They made it too easy': Grieving mum pleads for crane's removal after veteran's death
Her son made a 'stupid' decision, but floating crane needs to be moved, grieving mum says.
Man on $100k meth shopping spree used child's sickness to dodge Covid checkpoints
Little did he know, police had placed a listening device in one of his associate's homes.
'It's just tragic': Man killed in crane-jumping misadventure mourned in hometown
The tragedy has affected a lot of people in Jarreth Colquhoun's hometown of Wairoa.
'Extortionate': $10,000-a-year rates shock threatens railbike venture dream
Geoff Main built an attraction on the old rail line. He didn't anticipate the rates bill.
Wairoa to mark cyclone anniversary by reflecting on loss, acknowledging progress
Mayor Craig Little said Wairoa's scars are still 'very raw' a year on from the flooding.
'Accounting anomaly': Forests in Hawke's Bay to pay less in rates than some homes?
Plans to shake-up Hawke’s Bay Regional Council rates is attracting criticism.
Wairoa to the world: William Little heads to cross-country champs in Serbia
The son of Wairoa's Mayor is on his way to making his own name.
Upper Mohaka Rodeo in 40th year, brought forward to Saturday
The Upper Mohaka Rodeo has been a fixture on the Hawke's Bay events scene for 40 years
'Very proud moment': Cyclone-hit Wairoa club bounces back
One waka snapped in half and training equipment was damaged.
'Doesn't seem very fair': Some homeowners to pay $100 more a year in HBRC rates shake-up
Farmers could get a big rates break, but there are hikes planned for urban landowners.
Questions around commercial viability could jeopardise future of Napier-Wairoa rail line
The line was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, so is it worth rebuilding?
Mostly more sunny days ahead for Hawke's Bay
Wairoa will see the region's highest temperatures for the rest of the summer week.
Hot, Hot, Hot for Hastings and the rest of Hawke's Bay
A few showers early, but the next days revert to hot and fine.
Highway or the byway - Wairoa waits with hope
Questions about when the first big job on Napier-Wairoa road will start.
Hastings District Council nearly $400m in debt as cyclone costs compound
All Hawke’s Bay councils are expected to set high rates increases in coming years.
‘Treated like the poor cousin’: Waiting 10 months after the cyclone
Two families whose homes were inundated by floodwaters describe how the clean-up is going.
Jet skier saves lives in water incident
Two children and an adult fetching cray pots were in difficulty after their kayak flipped.
Wairoa council gives the thumbs up for voting-age change
Wairoa District Council is backing a proposal to lower the local election voting age.
NZ’s worst road toll was 50 years ago, but tragedies still haunt our highways
Safety on the roads has come a long way since 1973, but police are desperate we do better.
'All the bitumen is going soft': Wairoa farmer questions quality of cyclone-hit highway's new seal
Highway damaged by cyclone is breaking up again within weeks of being repaired.
Shearer from Tararua smashes record: first woman in the world to shear 700 sheep
'We haven’t seen the last of these girls yet.'
'Depressed, barely responsive and severely emaciated': Dog destroyed after neglect
SPCA says 'no excuse' for Tahi's condition.
'It didn’t come from the river': Town's flooding to be subject of independent investigation
"Some said the water came from the river but it didn’t, it came from behind us."
Prime Minister derails hopes for Napier-Wairoa link
The PM said the Government 'shouldn't be progressing' the 'poorly utilised' rail link.
Luxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'
The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.
Three-year wait for $250m fix for 'critical' highway lifeline
The plan for the slip-site bypass will include what will be one of NZ's highest bridges.
Highways: SH2 Napier-Wairoa to reopen for three hours from 5pm
Waka Kotahi NZTA announces temporary reopening