Cyclone Gabrielle
Flow of info blown off course by Gabrielle
A review of the Cyclone Gabrielle response found the emergency management response was not fit for purpose - and not good for media providing critical 'real time' coverage of the disaster. But one…
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Raising fowls for families impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle
A hen rescued from floodwaters in Cyclone Gabrielle is helping bring back life to farms one year on. Hawke's Bay farmer Sally Newall hatched the idea to gift chicks to families impacted by the cyclone… Audio
Low-cost posts for farms and no landfill charges for vineyards
A start-up in Marlborough is busy repurposing damaged vineyard posts, that were used to hold up the canopy, into sustainable posts for farm fencing. Audio
In pictures: Looking back at cyclone devastation one year on
From 12 February last year and several days after, scenes of destruction were witnessed across upper and east of the North Island.
Around the motu: Lauren Crimp in Napier
One year on from Cyclone Gabrielle's devastating effect on Hawkes Bay, Lauren examines where recovery is at. Audio
A year after Gabrielle, "a little bit of a miracle"
A year ago the Wilson family's apple trees were bowled like nine pins when logs came crashing through stop banks and silt drowned many areas. Did the trees come good? Audio
Kumara in the Kaipara rebounds after Cyclone Gabrielle
It's almost a year since kumara crops, which were ready to be harvested in the Kaipara District in Northland were pretty much wiped out by two major weather events. Audio
'We're still broken' - Counselling shortage for those dealing with trauma from Auckland floods
Aucklanders struggling with the stress and trauma of storm-wrecked homes are having to wait up to four weeks for counselling.
Auckland flood recovery enters next phase as holiday season looms
Tough decisions are looming for Auckland's flood recovery as affected residents head into the holiday season. It's been around 10 months since the Auckland anniversary weekend floods, and Cyclone… Audio
Buyout proposed for Cyclone Gabrielle damaged Tinui homes
The Masterton District Council set out details for the $2.5 million proposal on Monday.
Harvest Hawke's Bay to bring together food, wine and music
Dozens of Hawke's Bay businesses will come together for a wine and food festival on the banks of the Tukituki River, a welcome celebration after the long clean-up following Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle still affecting Napier Port's profits
Napier Port's full year profit has fallen 19 percent as cargo volumes slowed following the February cyclone.
Sheep and Beef Farmer Bayden Anderson - It's as good as it gets
Porangahau farmer Bayden Andersen shares the unique challenges and triumphs of managing an estate like its his own, while raising a family in the Central Hawkes Bay. Audio
Gisborne beach to close for emergency pipe repair
Urgent repairs to Gisborne's wastewater outfall pipe will close a section of Midway Beach for at least five days.
Support denied for owners of storm-damaged homes in trusts
People with homes damaged by the summer storms face yet another obstacle as they learn their trust-owned properties disqualify them from accessing support. Audio
More than $13m in cyclone funds will not be touched until 2024
The Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund will not be open for applications until early next year, but affected communities say that money is needed now.
Another 15,000 workers may be needed for rebuild efforts
Nearly 15,000 extra construction workers may be needed to repair infrastructure damage from this year's wild weather, experts say.
Wellbeing programme 'grateful for rural New Zealand'
Rural Change founder Elle Perriam is proud of the efforts of rural New Zealand to help those who need it most. Audio
Clean-up a pleasant surprise for Hawkes Bay apple grower
Clean-up a pleasant surprise for Hawkes Bay apple grower. Audio
Hawkes Bay growers slowly recovering 6 months after Cyclone
Six months after the Cyclone Gabrielle devastated parts of Hawke's Bay, growers in one of New Zealand's fruit bowls are slowly getting back on their feet. Apples and pears alone make up an industry… Video, Audio