Hawke's Bay
Many flood-damaged homes should not be rebuilt, says climate risk expert
The expert says homes in floodplains that are inundated regularly, or quickly, will likely keep getting struck over and over again unless expensive protections are built.
'Cancellations across the board': Hawke's Bay tourism businesses await government help
Hawke's Bay hospitality businesses are pinning their hopes on the reopening of the state highway network to return trade to some semblance of normality after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke's Bay hospitality hopes for quick SH5 reopening
Hawke's Bay hospitality businesses are pinning their hopes on the reopening of State Highway 5 to return trade to some semblance of normality after Cyclone Gabrielle.
About 80 percent of tourism… Audio
Police revise number of uncontactable to five, Gisborne man considered missing person
The number of people uncontactable after Cyclone Gabrielle has been revised after a new report was made.
Tributes for flood victim who lost wife to cancer 8 months earlier
A man found dead following the devastating floods lost his wife to an aggressive form of cancer just eight months earlier.
Quick calls needed on flood-prone areas - Cyclone recovery minister
"If the insurance companies are to do the work that they would normally do, they'd wanna get on with that now," Grant Robertson says. Audio
How to rebuild with in-built resilience?
How do we rebuild with in-built resilience post Cyclone Gabrielle? Kathryn speaks with Helen Davidson, Chief Executive of ACE New Zealand, about the immediate opportunities of rebuilding with… Audio
Heavy rain warnings issued for Marlborough, North Canterbury, possible future cyclones closely watched
Regions across the country are preparing for more rain as MetService issues a number of severe weather warnings.
Claims and counter-claims on post-cyclone crime spike
Media on the ground in cyclone-hit communities found road-blocks and local people reporting looting, theft and threats backed up with firearms. Meanwhile police and politicians insisted there was no… Audio
Claims and counter-claims on post-cyclone crime spike
Media on the ground in cyclone-hit communities found road-blocks and local people reporting looting, theft and threats backed up with firearms. Meanwhile police and politicians insisted there was no…
AudioSome heroes do wear capes - 'Superman' flies over cyclone damage
Out in Pakowhai, one local 'superhero' is doing his best to brighten spirits in a flooded and muddy community.
Cyclone aftermath: 'I lost all my pets, I lost all my belongings, but I don't want to lose that as well'
A Pakowhai truck driver struggling to save three family homes says he has already lost all his belongings and pets to the Cyclone Gabrielle floods and does not want to lose the houses as well.
Some Hawke's Bay residents unaware of loosened water restrictions
Water restrictions imposed in central Hawke's Bay are easing, but locals are still being careful - some, too careful.
'Incredibly well organised' - Medics check on isolated Hawke's Bay communities
Medicine and vital supplies are being air dropped to isolated Hawkes Bay communities after doctors and welfare teams flew in to check on them.
Crime in Hawke's Bay 'no worse than any other day of the year'
Reports of looting and crime have been exaggerated, and are being used as a "political football", say police officers on the ground.
Bacterial diseases thriving in post-cyclone conditions
Beef and Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers to be alert as case numbers rise.
Forestry inquiry welcomed by sector groups
After the destruction caused by slash during last week's cyclone, the government yesterday announced a ministerial inquiry. Susie speaks with Hera Ngata-Gibson from the group Mana Taiao Tairawhiti… Audio
'What if they get hurt protecting us?': Plea for help for Puketapu locals
After having her family's home devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, one Puketapu local has also been extremely concerned about the safety of her community.
Locals worry forecast rain will set back clean-up efforts
More rain in Hawke's Bay is worrying locals who have already made massive efforts to clean up from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Health Minister details services for cut-off East Coast
Dr Ayesha Verrall describes access to health services for some cyclone-hit communities as a "an incredibly challenging situation" but says provisions are being made. Audio
