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JB Heperi-Smith - a man who sought to ‘serve our people’
One of Ngāti Kahungunu's most recognisable faces died on Friday, aged 58.
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Cyclone Gabrielle created a Central Hawke’s Bay lake five and a half times the size of Lake Tūtira
Amid the destruction, one big puddle on satellite imagery remains remarkable.
Census 2023: Stats NZ dedicates locally led taskforce for cyclone affected regions
Census workers will be facilitating community outreach strategies.
Competition setting Hawke’s Bay club rugby alight
More and more clubs and players are wanting games played at night.
'It's a time capsule': Wallet stolen 26 years ago found under storm-damaged tree
Retired Central Hawke’s Bay farmer Michael Hardy had long forgotten the theft.
Tūtaekurī River stopbanks weakened in Cyclone Gabrielle onslaught
16km of stopbank on either side of one of HB's main rivers have been weakened.
Winter worry: Novelty of dinghy crossing wearing off for couple after bridge swept away
“I really don’t want to be in the dinghy for winter."
Opinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Parts of the Pōrangahau village settlement completely flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle
Pōrangahau community rallies together after Cyclone Gabrielle's devasting destruction.
Watch: Rural kids and their intrepid journey over a river to school
Mum Laura Marinus documented her kids' unusual trip to school.
'Flat-out': Road crews work around the clock to restore access in Hawke's Bay
It comes as autumn rainfall totals are predicted to be normal or above normal.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Silky Oak faces long, slow recovery
Iconic chocolate shop has massive clean-up ahead.
Waitangi Bridge to close for five hours for full-load testing
The aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.
Three people non-contactable after cyclone, welfare helpline set up
An 0800 number has been set up for people impacted by the cyclone to call for assistance.