Hawke's Bay
Whaitiri's defection 'small-fry' compared to losing Ardern - Davis
Labour's Kelvin Davis has brushed off the shock departure of Meka Whaitiri, while her leader has called it an "awakening". Audio
Funding boost for silt removal in Hawke's Bay, Tai Rāwhiti
The government is putting $172 million into cleaning up silt and debris from Cyclone Gabrielle.
'There's no timeline': Communities in limbo awaiting categorisation of cyclone damage
East Coast residents are frustrated with the pace of decision making following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke's Bay needs more financial assistance or faces ruin - report
The region will suffer economic losses up to $3.5 billion over the next decade unless more support comes soon, a new report claims.
Man charged following Wairoa break-in
A man accused of breaking into an elderly man's home and stealing two phones - one a landline - has been arrested.
Around the motu : Chris Hyde in Hawkes Bay
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
Fibre hanging in the trees: How telcos are reconnecting Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti
Telecommunications companies say it's still a "very fragile" situation, and long-term fixes need to be found.
Anguish over rates rise impact on residents, businesses after cyclone havoc
Napier business associations and community services are concerned at the prospect of a nearly 12 percent rates hike.
Elderly man in hospital after home invasion in Wairoa
An elderly man has been hospitalised after a home invasion in the Hawke's Bay town of Wairoa.
Hawke's Bay flood protection schemes during cyclone to be reviewed
Hawke's Bay regional councillors have agreed the public is owed answers and accountability for the performance of its flood protection assets during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Iwi partnership aims to reduce cases of children being put in care
An East Coast iwi is partnering with the government to give iwi and local groups more say in decisions about uplifiting children.
Two strong earthquakes shake lower North Island, no tsunami risk
Two earthquakes at a magnitude of 5.9 and 5.3 have struck near Pōrangahau in the lower North Island. Audio
Thousands of state houses on flood prone land, and more going up
A sizeable chunk of state housing is on flood prone land, with more builds being put on land expected to flood in the future.
Cyclone costs add to potential Napier rates rise of almost 12 percent
Napier homeowners are facing a rates hike of almost 12 percent, in part to help fund the council's Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts.
Calls to report 'worst weed in the world' as it spreads in regions
AgResearch is teaming up with regional councils and Rural Contractors New Zealand to collate information on alligator weed in a bid to better understand its spread.
One dead after car and truck crash in Havelock North
One person has died after a crash in the Hawke's Bay town of Havelock North this morning.
Red Cross defends pace of donation spending in wake of cyclone and floods
The organisation wants to avoid repeating mistakes it made following the Christchurch earthquake.
Wellington's Haywards Road to close for work
Widespread delays are expected across the Wellington Region and Coromandel Peninsula as major highway closures begin this week.
Cyclone-hit brewery 'back on the horse'
An Eskdale brewer who lost everything in Cyclone Gabrielle has made a new beer to raise money for the community.
Hastings District Council improves rates relief for yellow stickered residents
Hastings District Council has bumped up its rates relief offering for yellow stickered property owners, after feedback the current process was unfair.
