'Dearly loved': Cyclone flood victim had lost wife 8 months earlier
The couple relocated to New Zealand in 2021 after living in California.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Kai, hugs and emotion as rugby club welcomes storm survivors
Rugby club opens its arms to those who lost everything - players strip damaged houses.
250mm an hour: Farmer's astonishing rain reading in Hawke's Bay hills
A weather station on a farm in Waiwhare recorded 730mm of rain in two days.
Pākōwhai home and business owners continue cleaning up after the destruction
Police also made 24 arrests in the Eastern District, 14 in Hawke's Bay, 10 in Tairāwhiti.
Opinion: Cyclone’s real stories uplifting, false claims unsettling
'Freak' events are becoming more common in Hawke's Bay.
Adopt-a-Community supporting recovery efforts
Councils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.
Eight people 'uncontactable' after Cyclone Gabrielle; police arrest 24
Number of uncontactable people following cyclone now down to eight.
Players ditch footy boots for gumboots to help families who lost everything
Kind-hearted football player describes Cyclone Gabrielle damage as 'unbelievable'.
Some heroes do wear capes: 'Superman' flies over cyclone damage
Man wears a Superman suit to keep the spirits up at the dig-out around his home.
Career criminal uses 'straw buyers' to purchase $50k of guns to sell to gangs
Some of the black market pistols were supplied to the rival gangs at war in Auckland.
'I haven’t seen them': Residents hit hard by cyclone fear for friends; 13 still 'uncontactable'
Puketapu man says while houses can be replaced, cyclone loss of life "very sad"
'I lost all my pets': Cyclone leaves man barely with anything
Water came over the roofs of the three homes during the floods caused by Cyclone Gabrielle
Live: Supply helicopters grounded as storm tracks down NZ; tornado hits Waihi Beach; wild weather wreaks havoc
If the rain continued overnight, then the timing may feel a bit like déjà vu for some.
Offroaders race to ‘apocalyptic’ cyclone disaster zone to help those in need
A kind-hearted Kiwi talks of the devastation he saw during a mercy dash to Hawke's Bay.
Cyclone-hit family received ‘no warning’ for hours, were preparing to seek refuge on roof
When the warning came through to evacuate, it was too late for some Esk Valley residents
Live: Floods, slips hammer Auckland; kids trapped; road closures; heavy rain set to hit Hawke's Bay
PM scheduled to meet with community organisations, emergency response teams and mayors.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Infrastructure to trump housing in possible $13b repair
Rebuild unlikely to have a big impact on reversing the slowdown in residential building.
Opinion: Pleas from a resilient Hawkes Bay - don't forget about us
Hawkes Bay has been completely devastated by the fallout from Cyclone Gabrielle.
By the numbers: Hawke’s Bay death toll, missing persons, red-stickered homes, cars destroyed
Everything you need to know 10 days on from the floods.
Slashed: When waste becomes a lethal weapon - how East Coast forestry lost its social licence
Will class legal actions follow the latest forestry debris damage?
CHB collective parcels up goodies
The CHB #collectivehug group is coordinating the distribution of goods for flood victims
Elective surgeries and outpatient clinics going ahead in Hawke’s Bay
Elective surgeries and outpatient clinics are now available again in Hawke's Bay.
Miracles and incredible bravery have meant the Cyclone Gabrielle death toll isn't higher
Miracles and incredible bravery have meant the Cyclone Gabrielle death toll isn't higher
Generators, satellite phones, and more: Red Cross thanks Kiwis, updates on how money is being spent
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
A dinghy, two pools and a cyclone: Storm foils Wairoa bridge fix
Innovative repair that saved Te Reinga Bridge undone by Cyclone Gabrielle.
From the MTG: Hawke’s Bay neighbourhoods pull together
Shining a light on those who have stepped up to help others.
Nash defends scope of slash inquiry
Napier MP says he hasn't sold constituents down the river.
Two disasters have are parallels, with similar lessons to be learned
It will take a lot longer than people realise to recover
Woman heading the Hawke’s Bay Foundation sees her home destroyed
Car lifted and smashed against house.
Esk Valley's flood history reminder of risks
Flooding in Esk Valley is no secret, but when disaster strikes we ask the same questions.
Economic recovery presents challenge and opportunity after Cyclone Gabrielle
When a certain sector slumps or fails, the support businesses around it also falter
Hastings racetrack saddles up to help
Hawke’s Bay Racing turns its attention to cyclone recovery.
Wairoa mayor says looting ‘lowlifes’ should be jailed ‘forever’
Craig Little hits out at "disgusting" looters, calls for long jail sentences.
Live: 'Absolutely bucketing down' - Esk Valley may evacuate; 23 'uncontactable' in HB; Mobster arrested in Napier
More wild weather forecast for regions battered by Gabrielle.