New Zealand Power outages and road closures as storm clean up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 08:16 PM
New ZealandNZ 'getting a cyclone season': Is this now a regular thing?Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.12 Apr 07:45 PM
New ZealandWatch live: PM speaks to Mike Hosking after cyclone cuts off East Cape, new Auckland deal signedThere's also a new Strait of Hormuz blockade threat unfolding in the Iran conflict.12 Apr 07:37 PM
New ZealandLive: Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher LuxonPrime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking in the studio on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch12 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 13, 2026Morning Headlines | Government says 'no room for complacency' in Cyclone Vaianu response, and Auckland's rail network closed for testing | Monday, April 13, 2026.Watch12 Apr 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Very welcome news': Speed limits dropping around schoolsWhanganui District Council's project has a budget of $694,000.12 Apr 07:02 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: April 13MetService weather update: April 13. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Apr 06:50 PM
LiveNew ZealandClean up begins, evacuated residents return as Cyclone Vaianu moves awayNew Zealand has been battered by the 'multi-hazard' storm.12 Apr 06:42 PM
New ZealandKiwis urged to not see weather warnings as ‘crying wolf’Residents urged to be wary of cry-wolf syndrome as Northland fared better than expected.12 Apr 06:39 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedCyclone Vaianu: No widespread damage in Hawke’s Bay as region avoids worstSome Hawke's Bay residents have been without power for more than 20 hours.12 Apr 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Last piece of the puzzle': Plans for orchard to be cleared for 75 new homesEarthworks on the 5ha-6ha kiwifruit orchard are due to start this spring.12 Apr 06:01 PM
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PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrust calls for minister’s removal from Treaty role over Waikaremoana decisionTrust says it effectively reinvents grievances and sets a path for unnecessary conflict.12 Apr 06:00 PM
WellingtonInfamous former heritage ‘eyesore’ to cost $7.25m to bowl A law change allowed demolition of the previously Category 1 listed historic place.12 Apr 05:14 PM
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New ZealandMorning quiz: In Greek mythology, who killed the snake-haired Gorgon Medusa?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside NZ-US work on critical minerals deal: Why ministry told Herald to destroy sensitive infoNew documents show how the proposed framework came about.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why 'well-intentioned' is not good enough for struggling Rotorua businessesOpinion: One retailer says he lost 'a lot of money' after closing his store.12 Apr 05:00 PM
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New ZealandStates of emergency continue overnight as Cyclone Vaianu risk remainsGale-force winds and large coastal swells are set to continue.12 Apr 08:37 AM
New Zealand'Very emotional day': Fire crews bring 'significant' blaze under control at Te Arai LinksThe fire broke out mid-morning at the luxury golf course north of Auckland.12 Apr 08:35 AM
New ZealandProperty in Te Aroha floods as river bursts following Cyclone VaianuResidents in Te Aroha battle the aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu as the overflowing river floods. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 07:12 AM
UFC'It means everything': Kiwi Ulberg reflects on winning UFC title with big KOIn his first opportunity at a UFC belt, Carlos Ulberg knew he only needed one shot.12 Apr 06:06 AM
New Zealand'Never been more scared in my life': Ōhope couple flee home as Vaianu batters Bay of PlentyKylee Kast had to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu's winds suddenly intensified.12 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Avoid travel': Whakatāne evacuees advised to stay put, 125km/h wind gust in BoPŌhope and coastal Thornton residents were ordered to evacuate.12 Apr 05:57 AM
CrimeMan destroys furniture, cuts down tree in chainsaw rampage over ex'I let my anger get the better of me,' Ethan Phillips told a court.12 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandResidents of more than 500 evacuated Hawke's Bay homes told to stay away another nightLocal state of emergency remains in many of the region’s coastal communities.12 Apr 04:58 AM
New ZealandAuthorities scold Napier thrillseekers ignoring calls to stay out of water'You can be the most experienced person in the world, it doesn’t mean it won't go wrong.'12 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu brings slips, flooding and closures across Northland roadsStay up-to-date on the latest road closures.12 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandHigh tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worstHigh tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worst of Cyclone Vaianu. Video / Alyse WrightWatch12 Apr 03:39 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cyclone Vaianu hits peak, infrastructure projects concernNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cyclone Vaianu hits peak, infrastructure projects concern, call to reassess transport strategy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandWidespread flooding isolates Thames townshipSH25 into Thames has been cut off by flooding as Cyclone Vaianu moves across the North Island, with NZDF Unimogs deployed to the region. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandSmall-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroachesSmall-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroaches. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 03:06 AM
