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On 14 February 2023, Pan Pac Forest Products’ Whirinaki site was hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, with silt flooding into buildings, causing significant damage to the plant. In many areas on site the water was 2m deep. Danny Eagleton, Pan Pac’s technical manager, says Pan Pac’s owner Oji Holdings was adamant from day one that the site would be rebuilt. There was even a silver lining. “This catastrophe has actually enabled us to bring forward some key projects,” noted Danny.

The potential return of Caeleb Dressel to the top of the sport in 2024 is the top storyline of the Olympic year on the men's side of the pool.

KiwiRail will apply for funding next year from the Government to repair the Napier to Wairoa rail line after Cyclone Gabrielle tore through it in February....

The results of the public vote are in, and New Zealanders have chosen a humble statement by rescuers during Cyclone Gabrielle as the best quote of 2023.

Three Māori boys from Hawke’s Bay spoke the words that would become New Zealand’s Quote of the Year as they rescued people from floodwaters in Esk Valley...

Napier MP Katie Nimon says the damaged Napier to Wairoa railway line should be considered for a new road to replace State Highway 2. A question mark...

Napier Port’s full-year profit has fallen 19 per cent as cargo volumes slowed following Cyclone Gabrielle. Key numbers for the 12 months ended September...

Napier Port's full year profit has fallen 19 percent as cargo volumes slowed following the February cyclone.

The 2026 Pan Pacific Championships will be held in Southern California, according to the minutes from the latest USA Swimming Board of Directors meeting.

Rates relief is available to those looking to seed silt areas of exposed silt.