Hawke's Bay
Fossils found after storms: 'It's like a giant has walked down the stream-bed'
Two boulders containing large vertebrae were found at a property being assessed for storm damage.
Tourism boss asks for more taxpayer money to fund plans
The government is being urged to pitch in to help communities fund their visions for managing their destinations.
Wairoa bridge brought down, but not without a struggle
The manager overseeing the work believed it could be the heaviest pull ever done in New Zealand.
'Growers are waiting': Ongoing talks with government for post-cyclone funding package
Hope could be on the horizon for growers facing the loss of their livelihoods following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Wairoa's proposed rates hike cut by a third
Wairoa ratepayers have already been granted some relief from a hefty rates hike proposed last week, with the council announcing it will now be slashed by a third.
Councils reassure storm-hit property owners on 'at-risk' categorisations
Thousands of Hawke's Bay property owners can now start talking with council officials about what will happen to their storm-hit properties.
New rules for farm-to-forestry conversions
The new rules will give communities greater control of what is planted, and where.
Tenants now eligible for Cyclone Gabrielle payouts
But without their contact details, the council is relying on word of mouth to get the message out.
Hawke's Bay businesses upset at $8m cyclone support money left undistributed
The Chamber of Commerce says its decisions on distributing grants were fair, and the government has commended its staff for their work.
Teens arrested after stealing car with GPS tracker
Police did not bother initiating a high-speed chase, instead just waiting until the vehicle stopped before making their move.
Community hails 'hope-filled' buyout plan
Flood-ravaged West Aucklanders are rejoicing after the government announced it will offer buyout options to people whose land is too risky to rebuild on. Audio
Three separate arrests over firearm possessions and alleged illegal hunting
Two people have been arrested in Hawke's Bay in relation to firearm possessions, and a third charged over alleged illegal hunting.
'Many details still to be settled' - local politicians react to govt buyout news
News of a joint buyout scheme for those affected by extreme weather has been met with relief by local politicians, but they say the work is just beginning and the devil will be in the detail. Audio
Who pays for millions in cyclone emergency efforts?
A stoush between a Hawke's Bay council and the National Emergency Management Agency over who pays for some Cyclone Gabrielle costs could leave ratepayers with a hefty bill. Audio
Police want more information about mystery assault on men in Napier
Napier police are seeking more information about an alleged assault on three men in the city on Saturday 27 May.
Ongoing questions on telecommunications resilience unanswered
Analysis - Hawke's Bay dodged a much worse cellphone and internet blackout in Cyclone Gabrielle when fuel supplies ran critically low, papers show. Audio
World War II veteran looks back on tough times as he turns 100
Oliver Candy, one of New Zealand's last living World War II veterans, still remembers the moment he heard the war had ended.
Kiwi treatment by DOC, conservation sanctuary under investigation
Amid national outrage over the treatment of a kiwi at Miami Zoo, DOC and a private sanctuary are under investigation over whether our national birds have been mistreated here at home.
Three teens charged after aggravated service station robbery in Napier
Three teenagers have been charged following an aggravated robbery at a service station on Hyderabad Road in Napier.
Fall in half-year profit for Napier Port following Cyclone Gabrielle-related disruptions
Napier Port said its first half had been strong with an uplift in container volumes and a return of cruise ships, but the outlook has been tempered by the impact of the cyclone.