Why Esk Valley is part of the Hastings District
Residents north of Napier ask why they're in the Hastings district.
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'We are going to miss you dearly': Who are the 11 victims of Cyclone Gabrielle?
Two more deaths were confirmed by police this morning, taking the toll to 11.
Tears and sweat shed as homeowners and volunteers dig in for Gabrielle clean-up
The Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up in Hawke's Bay is a mammoth operation.
‘I didn’t care about drowning, I just had to save my mokos’ - cyclone survivor
Battling neck-high flood waters, Jim McIlroy put the live of his mokos ahead of his own.
750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
Hundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.
Power crews work street-by-street; SH5 plea for motorists
Unison power crews are working street-by-street repairing power
Temporary bridges for Hawke's Bay could be 'two or three months' away
It will fall to district councils to determine if they need a temporary bridge.
How many did the cyclone injure? New data gives clearer picture of casualty count
Injuries and hospitalisations from the cyclone have so far proved challenging to collate.
Watch: Rural kids and their intrepid journey over a river to school
Mum Laura Marinus documented her kids' unusual trip to school.
City Medical Napier building for sale
The building housing the city's only urgent medical care centre is on the market.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The isolated Eskdale community at the end of the road
The lone bridge connecting half of Ellis Wallace Rd with the rest of the world is unsafe.
'Flat-out': Road crews work around the clock to restore access in Hawke's Bay
It comes as autumn rainfall totals are predicted to be normal or above normal.
Cyclone Gabrielle rescue: ‘I have never loved dad so much’
Tractor used to rescue young grandchildren - community rally around each other.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Silky Oak faces long, slow recovery
Iconic chocolate shop has massive clean-up ahead.
'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."
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.
The challenge to get power to remaining 2400 properties near Napier
There are plenty of challenges facing crews tasked with restoring power.
$11 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to grow
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Hopes Twin Cities' public transport can return amid congestion
Localised bus services are expected to return to Napier and Hastings this week.
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.
Players ditch footy boots for gumboots to help families who lost everything
Kind-hearted football player describes Cyclone Gabrielle damage as 'unbelievable'.
'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"
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
Cyclone Gabrielle: Infrastructure to trump housing in possible $13b repair
Rebuild unlikely to have a big impact on reversing the slowdown in residential building.
Evacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone
"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."
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.
Wairoa mayor says looting ‘lowlifes’ should be jailed ‘forever’
Craig Little hits out at "disgusting" looters, calls for long jail sentences.
Sir Rod Stewart announces third NZ show, Napier show to proceed after cyclone
The rock legend has also assured fans his Napier show is "proceeding as scheduled".
Cyclone Gabrielle: 6 Summerset villages lost power, communications
"Ran essential services on generator power, fully supplied with food and medication."
Cyclone-hit Wairoa group takes to Te Matatini Eden Park stage with mud caked on legs
Te Matatini: Wairoa's kapa haka group brings emotion and aroha to town
Opinion: Why Cyclone Gabrielle warnings went unheeded
OPINION: Public relations expert says alerting the public is harder than it looks.
Cyclone Gabrielle: More pain for Esk Valley residents as heavy rain hits flood-ravaged area
Clean-up mission in Esk Valley struck by more heavy rain.