Hawke's Bay
Helicopters rescue hundreds from rooftops in flood-stricken Hawke's Bay
A Hastings helicopter pilot has described the mad dash to rescue people trapped on roofs across the Hawke's Bay as Cyclone Gabrielle caused rivers to burst, completely submerging some homes.
'Completely isolated' Wairoa only has one day's food, Civil Defence says
Wairoa is completely cut off overnight and only has one day worth of food and enough drinking water for two days, Hawke's Bay Civil Defence says.
Rural Hawke's Bay residents scramble onto roofs to avoid flooding
"We're wet, it's raining," Pakowhai's Kevin McCormack says. "I've never seen anything like it." Audio
Widespread damage: Cyclone Gabrielle in pictures
The breadth and scope of flooding and damage from Cyclone Gabrielle has been unprecedented. We've collected photos from RNZ reporters and readers from across the regions.
Stranded seasonal workers helicoptered to safety
Seasonal workers found themselves stranded on rooftops in Napier, as Cyclone Gabrielle hit the North Island's eastern coast.
Hawke's Bay officials reach out to NEMA saying they can't cope with massive damage
The plea comes as the Wairoa River burst its banks and flooded an area that is home to half the town's population.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Esk Valley residents rally for rescues
Residents of the Esk Valley in Hawke's Bay have been badly affected by flooding, with many forced from their homes. Kathryn speaks with Greg Miller, the chef at Linden Estate winery in Esk Valley, on… Audio
$2m trial to test efficacy of regenerative farming for crops, vegetables
The government is backing a research project on regenerative farming practices of arable and vegetable crops in Hawke's Bay.
Person seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash in Hawke's Bay
Emergency services are responding to a multiple vehicle crash on the Hawke's Bay expressway in Napier.
Inquiries being made into unexplained death in Hawke's Bay town
Police are investigating following the discovery of a body in Waipawa in central Hawke's Bay today.
Hawke's Bay police cracking down on vehicle thefts
The decision comes in the wake of a higher number of vehicles being stolen in Napier with some being used to commit more crimes.
Police investigate reports of stabbing at LAB concert
Police are investigating reports a person was stabbed at a concert by the band LAB in Hastings on Saturday.
Firm fined for stinky discharge despite spending $1m trying to fix problem
A company which spent more than $1 million trying to stop foul smells escaping from its rendering plant has been fined $13,000 after another stinky airborne discharge.
Wet weather dashes summer hopes for some tourism operators
What was meant to be a grand return to business has become another nightmare for the tourism sector after a wet start to the year.
13-year-old arrested after ram raid
Hawke's Bay Police have arrested a 13-year-old after a ram raid burglary at a business in Napier.
Northland, Tairāwhiti weigh up cost of Cyclone Hale's widespread damage
Weather warnings have been lifted for Tairāwhiti while Northland says its recovery will take several weeks.
Napier City Council seeking funds from government to complete National Aquarium upgrades
The National Aquarium, run by the local council, has been in the spotlight for its degradation.
New Manawatū-Hawke's Bay highway construction hits milestone
Work on the new highway between Manawatū and Hawke's Bay is halfway done. Video
Man dies after crash in Hawke's Bay
A man has died after a single vehicle crash in Haumoana, near Hastings.
Little progress on recommended Hawke's Bay Māori birthing unit
Setting a Māori birthing unit up was a key recommendation of a critical review into racial discrimination in the region's maternity services.
