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The former Finance Minister is also rejecting the suggestion the last Labour government did not have enough real-world experience to run the country. Audio

People in the Tasman region will need long-term mental health support after devastating winter floods, a mental health advocate says.

A Wairoa wahine forced out of her home by Cyclone Gabrielle's toxic aftermath has finally found somewhere she can call home.

Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith is due to make a decision by the end of the year.

Despite the "intolerable risk" to life, their Pupuke Valley home isn't eligible. Audio

A member of a peer support network talks about the challenges faced by lifeguards, who are at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder. Audio

A coronial inquiry is being held at Hastings District Court to decide which issues will be considered by the coroner looking into the 12 deaths caused by the cyclone.

A cyclone-hit village in Hawke's Bay is struggling to get mental health support for its tamariki, with requests for a social worker being repeatedly turned down or ignored. Audio

A life-saving charity that works with men and their mental health in Tairawhiti has shut, a victim of funding struggles

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The town needs extra help to deal with the mountains of destroyed belongings left behind, Craig Little says. Audio

Roading contractors and damage assessors are working through Matariki weekend after the severe flooding.

The government will continue weekly accommodation payments until June 2025 to help bridge the gap for homeowners until a decision is made on the future of their property. Audio

The coalition is confident Budget 2024 is just what was promised: tax relief for the squeezed middle and reduced spending. Here's the main spending and savings.

'Adrenalinised desk jockeys' cluttered the office and staff retreated to meetings in a cupboard, a review of the Cyclone Gabrielle response revealed.

A report by the teachers union has shown more support, funding and emergency supplies are needed for schools to respond to future storms.

Vines that looked healthy in early summer are either collapsing, leaves are going yellow, or fruit is shrivelling on the vine.

One year on, the trauma caused by Cyclone Gabrielle continues to manifest in different ways, but mental health support can be scarce.

An Appreciation Day in Hastings for Cyclone Gabrielle volunteers heard countless stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things.

A new study shows people are still suffering adverse health effects from Gabrielle 12 months on. Audio

As the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle approaches, affected residents in Hawke's Bay are being offered free counselling sessions to help them deal with the fallout.

The former MP speaks in detail about the night that led to her quitting politics.