A national state of emergency was declared last week – only the third in New Zealand's history - after the heavily populated north-east coastal areas were
Power-less Napier has been left isolated again today, more evacuations are under way in flood-hit Taradale, and there are still dozens of people unaccounte
Death toll of six is set to rise as full horror of Cyclone Gabrielle destruction is revealed
Second firefighter has died, Fire and Emergency confirm
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At least five die in cyclone with three, including a child, confirmed dead in Hawke’s Bay
1442 people had been listed as uncontactable by police, 9000 peop
It s ridiculous : 1 kilometre of road, 13 temporary speed signs, and no roadworks Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 10:04AM
A motorist regularly driving along Waiohiki Rd says the council s use of 13 temporary reduced speed signs along a one kilometre stretch of road is excessive. Photo / Warren Buckland It s ridiculous : 1 kilometre of road, 13 temporary speed signs, and no roadworks Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 10:04AM
On a one kilometre stretch of Taradale road are 13 temporary speed reduction signs, and not a roadwork in sight.
It s deliberate. Napier City Council, which hasn t permanently changed the speed on the road, says it put them up in March and will keep the signs up for some time yet.