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NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix

In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, the driving time between Napier and Wairoa stretched from 90 minutes to over six hours, causing major supply chain delays. Retail prices rose and shoppers faced empty shelves.

The Conversation

Remember the good work of volunteers and staff at Napier barracks

Letter: A lot of effort went into making life for asylum seekers at the accommodation more bearable, writes Mary MacEwen

The Guardian - UK

The world's most photogenic Art Deco buildings

These stunning structures impress with curved facades, pastel shades and retro neon signage

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Officials worked on live export ‘gold standard’ despite govt ban

Just before the live export ban came into effect a 10,400 tonne ship left Napier piloting a so-called ‘gold standard’ of animal care – the result of months of secretive work that officials never briefed the minister about.

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand faces ‘long shadow’ of Cyclone Gabrielle one year on from disaster

Thousands of homes not safe to live in and recovery slow a year after worst storm to hit country in a century

The Guardian - AU

Head coach Hathurusingha confident about Bangladesh's upcoming T20I series against New Zealand

Boosting confidence after their first ODI win in 19 attempts in New Zealand, Bangladesh head to Napier for their first T20I against the Kiwis.

The Hindu

How to solve a problem like Napier

Many struggle to understand that Napier is going to be inundated, and that implementing a solution will never be cheaper than it is today, writes architect Amanda Bulman

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A spectator, an umbrella, and a career reborn

Being banned for hitting back at a spectator after being sent off changed Gemma Woods' career path and outlook. Now she's chalked up 70 games for Hawkes Bay.

Newsroom.co.nz

The long tail of Cyclone Gabrielle: the mountains that roared

Aaron Smale visits more of the marae communities picking up the pieces in the second of two parts on cyclone recovery in Hawkes Bay.

Newsroom.co.nz

Earthquakes rattle New Zealand’s North Island

Two earthquakes above magnitude 5.0 have occurred south of Napier, in Hawke's Bay, in New Zealand.

The New Daily

NZ MP Nash apologetic as Hipkins launches review

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has ordered a review into MP Stuart Nash's communications with donors, describing his actions as "inexcusable".

AAP

‘A revenge plan’: refugees and Dover residents react to illegal migration bill

Home secretary’s latest plan to curb small boats crossings across the Channel has been met with scepticism

The Guardian - UK

The toxic mile

A cocktail of toxic chemicals and contaminants have been found in sample testing taken from the Awatoto region, with the Napier City Council warning of the possibility of “significant risk to health and property”.

Newsroom.co.nz

After Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand wonders how – and if – to rebuild

As people dig their houses from the silt, the country faces questions over where to rebuild, as the climate crisis heralds more and more extreme weather

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Pistol and shotgun aimed at flood traffic staff

Abuse of flood traffic workers in Hawkes Bay reached the point where two staff had a pistol and sawn off shotgun pointed towards them.

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'Napier is an island'

A constellation of animal carcasses, sewage and debris is becoming harder to ignore as things start to rot in cut-off Napier. Bonnie Sumner reports from on the ground.

The Guardian - AU

‘How can we get out of here?’: survivors of Cyclone Gabrielle describe sense of loss and despair

New Zealand reels from impact of massive storm, with many left homeless and others cut off from food supplies, power and communications

Reuters

Air New Zealand resumes services to all airports after cyclone-led cancellations

Air New Zealand resumed services to all airports on Wednesday, including those in the heavily impacted regions of New Plymouth, Napier, and Gisborne, after Cyclone Gabrielle led to 821 flight cancellations and affected 49,000 customers.

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Summer break replaced with reshuffles and resets for MPs

The rest from the public eye is over for Jacinda Ardern and Christopher Luxon who will both make announcements from their caucus retreats in Napier on Thursday

Insider UK

Napier student set for food stall launch after competition win

The inaugural winner of the university's Appin Entrepreneurship Award has been announced

The Independent UK

Picnic tables and basketball hoop not enough to improve conditions at Napier Barracks, charities warn

Campaigners say Home Office attempts to improve army camp for asylum seekers have ‘not scratched the surface’ months after High Court ruled use of site was unlawful

The Guardian - UK

‘We thought we’d die’ – after their treacherous journeys, what awaits the refugees landing on British beaches?

Many of the thousands of people who attempt the deadly Channel crossing in tiny boats land in towns like Folkestone. Local resident James Harkin meets some on the shore

The Independent UK

‘You think it is a prison’ – inside barracks used to house asylum seekers

The Home Office says it has made significant improvements to Napier Barracks in the last year.

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