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Video: Alex Walker reveals what moved her most about Central Hawke’s Bay’s response to the Cyclone
Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker Alex Walker says it’s been “incredibly moving” to see the way the community has come together when...
Video: Jerf van Beek walks through his cyclone hit property
Twyford Fruit Growers were badly hit when Cyclone Gabrielle caused flood damage to their homes and orchards. Two days after the cyclone hit, Hawke’...
Stuart Nash's week gets worse - demoted to bottom of Cabinet ranks
Napier MP Stuart Nash’s bad week just got worse – first he resigned as Police Minister and now the Prime Minister has demoted him to the bottom posi...
Video: USAID team brings experience and expertise to Cyclone recovery effort
A team from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been on the ground in Hawke’s Bay, adding “extra horsepower” &n...
Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - King Con
Connor Elliott’s inspiration for their music, especially the song ‘Hopeful’ which has been selected to appear on this year's Hawke’s Bay...
Farming communities continue to grapple with challenges one month on from Cyclone Gabrielle.
As the post-cyclone recovery continues, Farming communities across Hawke's Bay are continuing to grapple with a range of issues.
Te Wero Tournament's 50th Anniversary provides much need respite for Hawke's Bay community.
This year marked the 50th Anniversary of the Te Wero Competition. Encompassing Rugby and Netball, the history of the tournament stems from the 28th Maori Batta...
SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd to reopen to all traffic during the day from Monday
State Highway 5, the Napier-Taupō Rd, will reopen to all traffic during the day from 7am on Monday. The road has been closed for a month after significant dama...
Video: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor shows how Waipawa river flooded part of the town
A month on from Cyclone Gabrielle hitting the region, Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker recounted the day the water came rushing through. Walke...
Family Open day set to raise funds for Mayoral Flood Relief Fund
A family open day at the Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust facilities will double as be a Cyclone Gabriel fundraiser on March 25. Hawke’s...
Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - Arahi
Celebrating the launch of Hawke's Bay's second exclusive compilation album, Under the Sun Vol.2, by showcasing each of the artists who have been carefully chosen to appear on it.
Video: Hawke's Bay teachers' join nationwide strike action
Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary School teachers', representing two unions, were out in force in Hawke's Bay as part of a nationwide strike. The New...
Video: Hawke’s Bay Emergency controller explains his South Island tramping trip before Cyclone Gabrielle hit
Hawke’s Bay’s top emergency management controller has explained his decision to go tramping in the South Island before Cyclone Gabrielle, saying he...
Search area for Joseph Ahuriri extended, say police
Police Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel are extending their search for missing Gisborne man Joseph Ahuriri into remote areas north of Bay View. Ahuriri...
Video: Development in Hawke’s Bay’s hazard zones needs to stop, says region's top emergency controller
Hawke’s Bay’s long-term risk reduction is of concern and development in hazard zones needs to stop, says the region’s top emergency controller...
Video: Hope and optimism remains for Twyford grower despite cyclone devastation
The mud and silt may have dried and the water subsided, but the devastation caused to Jerf van Beek’s house and orchards by Cyclone Gabrielle is still rea...
Stuart Nash resigns as Police Minister after admitting making controversial phone call to Police Commissioner
Napier MP Stuart Nash has resigned as Police Minister after revealing this morning that he made a controversial phone call to the Commissioner of Police about a...
Monster tractor gets stock moving at Rissington
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s “monster” tractor is helping get stock across the river at Rissington after the bridge was destroyed.&nbs...
Hawke's Bay Compilation Record Showcase - Campbell Burns
Celebrating the launch of Hawke's Bay's second exclusive compilation album, Under the Sun Vol.2, by showcasing each of the artists who have been carefully chosen to appear on it.
Video: Right tree, right place and right management regime important after slash damage, says Stuart Nash
Despite the damage slash caused to East Coast infrastructure after Cyclone Gabrielle, the Forestry Minister still believes forestry is the answer, but says it i...
