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Tairāwhiti Civil Defence has declared a state of emergency for the region. It says people in low lying areas shouldn't wait for official instruction and should leave if they feel unsafe. Meanwhile, in… Video, Audio

After two years in the making a new disability centre for pre-schoolers has opened in Napier aimed at helping children with developmental differences. The Pudney Hub is the creation of Esk Valley… Audio

The silt-laden flood waters from Cyclone Gabrielle that devastated so many of Hawke's Bay's orchards, vineyards and gardens, seem to have actually benefitted one plant. Gardeners across the region… Audio

Thousands of Hawkes Bay people with cyclone wrecked homes can start sitting down with council officials from today to nut out what exactly is going to happen to their properties. 236 are in the… Audio

Hawke's Bay Māori are grappling with huge decisions in the wake of the Government's proposed buyout of cyclone-hit homes most at risk of being flooded again.

Iwi and hapū had difficult conversations… Audio

 Once upon a time, perhaps, there was no time. Audio

Thousands of homeowners have been told they're unable to be rebuild on their properties post-cyclone Gabrielle.

The government says initial indications show this will be the case for about 700… Audio

Hundreds of people whose homes were wrecked by Cyclone Gabrielle have just found out if they are going to be able to rebuild on their flood damaged property. More than two hundred homes in flood-hit… Audio

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is worried the Cyclone Gabrielle response and recovery could leave ratepayers with a hefty bill.

A council report has revealed it's alreday struggling to get reimbursed… Audio

Since the weather event, multi-sector rural coordination groups have let the Government know what they expect in terms of a blueprint for recovery aimed at helping farmers, growers and families work… Audio

You'd struggle to find someone who grew up in Hawkes' Bay and didn't go on a tractor ride to see the gannets at Cape Kidnappers. Earlier this month, Gannet Beach Adventures announced its closure. Audio

Editor of Hawkes Bay Today Chris Hyde talks to Kathryn about Hawke's Bay being named one of the 12 wine capitals of the world, the reopening of State Highway Two to Wairoa and what that means for the… Audio

Councils in some of the regions hit hardest by Cyclone Gabrielle are relieved the government is promising to pay for the repair job on local roads - so the cost won't fall back on ratepayers. The… Audio

Free doctor visits for young people are now being offered up until the age of 24 in Hawkes Bay.

Since 2016 rangatahi have been funded for free visits to the age of 18. But the programme has been so… Audio

The Small Hall Sessions will be held in 16 community halls across the region - from Porangahau in the south to Te Puhoe in the north. Jamie Macphail who's curating it all talks to Jesse. Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Carlos Kalmar at their Great Classics series concert 'Rach 2', Auckland Town Hall, 4 May 2023. Audio

Hawke's Bay locals are onto their third cyclone recovery minister in just five weeks after former Labour Minister Meka Whaitiri's surprise defection.

She anounced she's switching allegiances to the… Video, Audio

Hawkes Bay growers are staring down financial ruin as they desperately await word of government help for the sector to help it recover from Cyclone Gabrielle. Fruit trees, crops and vines are being… Audio

Chris says mental health after the cyclone is probably the biggest topic in the region right now. Puketapu mother and daughter Nicci and Annalise Picen are doing their best to raise awareness about… Audio

More than 20 earthquakes have hit the southern Hawke's Bay settlement of Porangahau since 10.15am.

A magnitude 5-point-9 quake struck first at 10.16am, followed by a 5-point-3 magnitude quake two… Audio

A series of earthquakes have hit in short succession near Porangahau in the Hawkes Bay. A magnitude 5.9 quake occured at 10:16 this morning followed by a 5.3 magnitude quake 2 minutes later. Several… Audio

Moth plants are an absolute pest that strangles other trees and bushes, the plant was introduced in the late 1800s for decorative purposes. Robert Smith is on a mission to rid Hawkes Bay of the pest.

Hawke's Bay Civil Defence's emergency response structure was identified as needing to be "addressed with urgency" more than 18 months before Cyclone Gabrielle smashed through the region.

This week… Audio

Theatre company Nightsong are taking their acclaimed childrens show 'The Worm' to Hawke's Bay for 4 shows at the end of this month. The free shows will be staged in the newly revamped Opera House at… Audio

The slow pace of recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle is frustrating some Hawke's Bay locals, but it's hoped a visit by the Ombudsman could help change that.

Peter Boshier is currently travelling through… Audio