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Senior manager for Wairoa flood mitigation appointed
The project manager will work with the district council, trust and Crown manager.
Government offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's Bay
Money will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.
Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers
Hawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.
More than 100 people interested in Wairoa flood class action
Lawyer Grant Shand says funding for the Wairoa case is still to be finalised.
'Definitely give it a shot' says student on leadership programme
Young leaders gain insights through the Aurora Foundation leadership programme.
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture development
Tātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.
Gisborne community reels after rural pond tragedy claims life of 5-year-old Khyzah
Inside the search for Khyzah and the raw grief which has shaken his family's community.
Winds to settle after trees downed and power cut in Hawke's Bay gusts
Some of the highest gusts were recorded at Cape Kidnappers which reached up to 110km/h.
Crown manager believes $70m can fix flood-prone Wairoa
'We should be able to fix and find a solution for North Clyde and Kopu Rd.'
Government brings in Crown manager Lawrence Yule to stop Wairoa flooding events
Brown said the appointment would give the community “more confidence”.
'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floods
Dangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.
Flats handed back to kaumātua after cyclone repairs
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust hails return of homes after 18 months.
Vaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk Kiwis
Thousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.
'There are so many taniwha in this rohe': New exhibition at Wairoa Museum
Ū Mai Ko Te Taniwha combines ancient and modern knowledge.
Wairoa mayor's plea: Don't waste money on a Waikare bridge, get on with a bypass
The National Land Transport Plan goes before the NZTA board this month.
Two public reserves and kiwi sanctuary reopen in Hawke's Bay
The popular reserves have reopened with stunning walks and even a kiwi creche.
Building fire extinguished on rural school grounds with help from public
Members of the public used a hose on the ceiling fire before firefighters arrived.
Four Hawke’s Bay tourism events get Govt funding boost
A welcome financial boost for events that will bring visitors to the region.
Nine arrests now after Wairoa brawl
Five gang members arrested so far in the police Wairoa fight inquiry.
'Nasty and ugly': Mob boss involved in Wairoa gang brawl says both sides wanted a fight
Bronson Edwards says there are no winners in gang wars.