Cyclone Gabrielle: What is happening with Hawke’s Bay silt?
Mix it with carbon, wait a while, and a problem becomes good topsoil.
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Road worker assumed it was the flu at first, but then symptoms worsened.
Tararua cyclone recovery efforts focusing on building back better
Hui looks at how the Tararua District can recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Two deaths from whooping cough in New Zealand, low vaccination rates mean spread is more likely
Vaccination rates were "seriously low" after the pandemic disruption, officials said.
Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market returns at new temporary home
The iconic markets have found a new home and will start again this Sunday.
Hawke’s Bay's stopbank failures - the myths and the realities
No, HBRC did not blow up stopbanks, but it was in the process of upgrading them.
Death metal band raising funds for flood relief
Alternative death metal band Dissonance will play a flood fundraiser at the Cabana.
Cats and dogs are at higher risk of diseases, conditions and parasites after floods
Owners should keep their pets’ routine parasite treatments up-to-date.
Data reinforces 'staggering amounts of rain' in Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle
Figures show Cyclone Gabrielle was one of the region's most significant weather events.
‘Definitely rebuildable’: KiwiRail reveal timeframe for Hawke’s Bay railway rebuild
“I don’t want to downplay it, but this looks a lot worse than it is."
Wattie's aims to raise spirits with fun days for cyclone-battered community
Hawke's Bay company Wattie's is hosting an event for families.
Kids from Waipukurau School were keen to pitch in after the recent floods
The students made a decision that they wanted to help the community.
Concert hopes to raise spirits and funds
”Hope in Our Hearts” will be held at St Matthew’s Church, King Street North.
Waipawa residents fled from low-lying streets three weeks ago
Government has suggested conversations about rebuilding “over the next few weeks”.
Police still looking for a home detention woman who bolted during Cyclone Gabrielle
Corrections' electronic systems were tested during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Taupō-Napier road set to be closed until April
Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency was hoping to have the road open earlier.
Opinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
All horse power at Makotuku Carriage Racing
Hawke’s Bay Carriage Driving Association held its Combined Drive at Makotuku.
Hi Eagle, it’s Jack: Police helicopter unit responds to boy’s backyard message
"Love this. It’s the small gestures in life that sometimes have the biggest impact."
Multiple leptospirosis cases confirmed in humans in Hawke’s Bay
The disease is spread from animals to humans and can cause serious illness.
‘Phenomenal:’ Cyclonic Hawke’s Bay rain figures revealed in ‘maps’
Regional council records rainfall at more than 40 sites.
Drug house shooting: ‘I wish he had done a better job’ says wounded victim
Hendrix Jury has been sentenced for a Christchurch shooting and two prison assaults.
Zhang and Huahua: Heartbreaking tale of man and dog who bobbed on apple bin in floodwaters
The water was up to the roof of his two-storey home: "How can I feel safe rebuilding?"
Swann family has tough drive to Golden Shears
Not even Cyclone Gabrielle could stop the family shearing the dream
No power, no bridge, and a pool for a bath: Community’s innovation in a crisis
A rural Hawke's Bay community is finding ways to get by amid plenty of challenges.
No, you can’t breach the RMA for essential flood recovery in Hawke’s Bay, not yet
'Someone has come along with a clipboard and said ‘oh no [you can’t do that]'
Are we complacent in preparing for a natural disaster?
Opinion: Survival kits, escape plans. Now's the time to think or rethink everything.
Programme filling a need in Tararua District for healthy homes
A Healthy Homes initiative has been launched in the Tararua District.
‘Life’s Little Dramas’: Hawke’s Bay artist’s unintentional flooding exhibition opens
David Guerin lost years' worth of work when floods hit his home.
Former political force: Social Credit Party deregisters but vows to rebrand in 2024
Between the 1960s and 1980s, the party was among the most well-known in NZ.
Hawke’s Bay stopbanks will take time to fully repair but emergency works complete - council
Cyclone Gabrielle breached stopbanks in 30 places.
Cup triumphs and football heroes to be toasted at 50th celebration
Red carpet set to be laid out to returning sporting heroes of famous club.
Parts of the Pōrangahau village settlement completely flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle
Pōrangahau community rallies together after Cyclone Gabrielle's devasting destruction.