Parts of SH2 re-opened as Wairoa brought a step closer to reconnecting with Napier
Two crucial routes in the Wairoa area have now opened to traffic.
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New footage emerges, fresh clues on movements of missing Joseph Ahuriri
The man's daughter pleaded for anyone in the area with security cameras to contact her.
Forestry Minister stands by decision to keep Hawke’s Bay out of land use inquiry
The two-month inquiry would take twice as long if Hawke's Bay was included, Nash says.
‘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."
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.
Most Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeowners
Only the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.
$11 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to grow
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Cyclone Gabrielle: National candidates fight to widen slash inquiry
The party is ramping up efforts to get Hawke's Bay into the forestry slash inquiry.
Police car shot at in Wairoa, armed officers storm property
Two people arrested in cyclone-hit town.
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.
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.
Wairoa mayor says looting ‘lowlifes’ should be jailed ‘forever’
Craig Little hits out at "disgusting" looters, calls for long jail sentences.
Heavy rain warning issued for Hawke’s Bay, including Esk Valley
Civil Defence says people need to be prepared to evacuate.
$7 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to grow
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
'It's for Wairoa, bro': The marae getting a small town back on its feet
The marae in Wairoa is central to the town's recovery.
Kiwi businesses' generous donations to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaign
Donations follow huge community support for fundraiser.
$5m raised! Generous Kiwis contribute to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaign
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
'Combined effort': Estimated $100k-plus worth of supplies flown to Hawke's Bay
The pilots would keep flying “for as long we have donations coming in”.
$4m raised! ASB’s massive donation for Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaign
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Basic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunder
Telco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.
Emotional toll mounting in Wairoa: 'Lots of desperate people'
Wairoa was devastated by the cyclone with many left homeless and a mammoth clean-up ahead.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Vodafone & Spark offer free data, Chorus grapples with gorge as it struggles to reconnect Gisborne
UFB network operator suffers double whammy. Mobile service latest.
Swipe before and after - satellite images reveal extent of flooding in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay has been devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The biggest Hawke's Bay weather catastrophe in living memory
Three HB deaths, homes lost, bridges wrecked, no power. The effects will continue.
Who are the people leading the Cyclone Gabrielle disaster response in Hawke’s Bay
Disaster response leaders include a navy pilot and a police officer shot on the job.
The small towns in Gisborne and Hawke's Bay ‘desperately in need’
Wairoa mayor Craig Little has made an urgent plea for outside help.
'Text me': Wairoa mayor's message of hope, pledge to help whānau reconnect
The mayor of the storm-ravaged town has pledged to help family reconnect.
Editorial: Vulnerable communities hang tough
OPINION: Our editorial on the hardest hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Pretty brutal out there': 9000 out of homes in storm-ravaged Hawke's Bay
What you need to know about the devastation in Hawke's Bay.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Body found washed up on Hawke’s Bay beach
Hawke’s Bay authorities, meanwhile, are struggling to cope with Cyclone Gabrielle impacts.
Gang tensions: Shot fired after rogue road checkpoint set up near Wairoa
Shot fired in Raupunga was 55th gang-related shooting in 13 months in Eastern District.
Wairoa's request for extra road funding turned down
Waka Kotahi won't fund the last 5 per cent of roading costs required.
Search for missing person after dinghy flips on Wairoa River
Search and Rescue, divers, lifeguards and two helicopters are involved in the search.