Only the timing of Wairoa’s devastating flood stopped people from dying, the town’s mayor says.
5 days agoThe flood response in Wairoa will be at the centre of a rapid government review, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds has announced this morning.
Friday, July 12, 2024A Wairoa iwi trust is urging the government to provide social housing.
Friday, July 5, 2024The Local State of Emergency in Wairoa remains but the community are looking forward to recovery mode.
Thursday, June 27, 2024Though performing in Nelson, descendants from the East Coast are thinking of their families at home.
Thursday, June 27, 2024During Cyclone Gabrielle the region was heavily affected and left stranded for weeks with no communication but this time they're ready.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024A state of emergency has been declared in the Hawke's Bay settlement of Haumoana due to high seas and about 140 properties have been evacuated.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024A state of emergency is in place in Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024