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Gisborne's cyclone buyout scheme to include uninsured, holiday homes
Holiday homes and the uninsured will be given equal status to insured family homes under Gisborne's cyclone buyout scheme.
Green light for dozens of buyouts after councillors approve $204m package
Buyouts for storm-damaged homes in Gisborne can get underway, with councillors voting to accept the government's $204 million offer.
Wellington councillors refuse to participate in conduct investigation
Councillors accused of leaking information about a potential land purchase in central Wellington are refusing to take part in an investigation into their conduct.
The Dinner Club still bringing people together months after Cyclone Gabrielle
The tables are set, the punch bowl is fulland there is a delicious smell coming from the kitchen.
Gisborne flood-risk properties' list cut by 1000
More than 1000 Gisborne properties have been removed from the list of flood risks.
National Aquarium's little blue penguin put down due to spinal deterioration
Staff described Dora the kororā as a princess among penguins - charismatic, curious and a little bit cheeky.
Hastings' post-cyclone free store faces hefty power bill, set to lose premises
The Hastings Cyclone Hub allows people to restock what was lost in Cyclone Gabrielle, but it now faces a hefty power bill and its shop space is on the market. Audio
Image of local councils nationwide going down among public
Public sentiment towards local councils has fallen, with places affected by Cyclone Gabrielle feeling the strain - but for some it's an expected result.
Cyclone-hit growers hoping for fresh approaches from new MPs
With Hawke's Bay and the East Coast still knee-deep in the recovery from Gabrielle, there's pressure on the regions' new MPs to get it right. Audio
Hawke's Bay residents continue to open their homes to volunteers
Volunteers are still travelling to Hawke's Bay from around the North Island to help with the clean-up, eight months on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Some of those who host them say they've made life-long…
Cyclone-damaged walking tracks still closed 8 months on
Three Department of Conservation walking tracks on the East Coast remain closed, with damaged roads delaying their opening.
Donated plants bring colour to flood-hit Hawke's Bay gardens
Plants have been donated to hundreds of Hawke's Bay gardeners whose properties were inundated during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hastings' new water treatment plant to service 20,000 households
A new water treatment plant has opened in Hastings as part of the council's plan to safeguard the city's water supply.
Large slash must now be removed after harvesting, new forestry regulations say
Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted the need for better regulations on forestry, after woody debris was washed into waterways and caused widespread damage and flooding. Audio
Apprentice builder repairing flood damage: 'I enjoy seeing the homeowners happy'
Apprentice builders in Wairoa are earning their qualifications by repairing flood-damaged homes.
Wairoa Airport runway extension gets boost from govt
The current runway at the town's airport was too short to land large planes during the Cyclone Gabrielle response.
Gisborne gets the hottest September day on record
Gisborne is experiencing its hottest September day on record, topping a previous high set in 1955.
Rail freight services from Napier Port back on track
The rail connection between Napier and Hastings has been restored after it was badly damaged seven months ago by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Taonga species planted at Ruatōria aerodrome to increase flood protection
Two thousand native trees have been planted by Ruatōria locals to protect their aerodrome from flooding.
Waipawa businesses predict losses from roadworks
Business owners in the Central Hawke's Bay town of Waipawa say more than a month of roadworks unrelated to Cyclone Gabrielle will be the final straw after a tough year.
Hawke's Bay recovery: A million cubic metres of silt and debris still to be removed
Silt and debris removal in Hawke's Bay has slowed by half as funding runs short, with a million cubic metres left to move.
Napier’s cyclone heroes honoured: 'We did what anyone else would have done'
Heroes who came to the rescue during Cyclone Gabrielle have been honoured for their actions.
Hot and dry spring forecast for Gisborne welcomed
Te Tai Rāwhiti is likely in for a hot, dry spring after months of wet weather - a welcome relief for locals.
Tours to see gannets in Hawke's Bay set for restart
Hawke's Bay's gannets are back for the breeding season and tours are starting up again, after last season was cut short by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Displaced Black Power family given home in Mongrel Mob territory post-cyclone
A Hawke's Bay woman whose family lost everything in the cyclone says they are one of the lucky ones - but the temporary accommodation they were given came with a catch.