LiveNew Zealand'Avoid travel': Eye of Cyclone Vaianu sitting near Maketū PeninsulaŌhope and coastal Thornton residents have been ordered to evacuate.12 Apr 03:16 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
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: With which sport would you primarily associate Don King?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.12 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandHauraki District Mayor speaks to the public whilst out on volunteer firefighter callHauraki District Mayor Toby Adams sends a message to the public whilst out on a volunteer firefighter call this afternoon. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 02:45 AM
LiveUFCKiwi Carlos Ulberg fights for UFC light heavyweight championshipFollow the action as Kiwi Carlos Ulberg fights for the light heavyweight title in Miami.12 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandHigh tide and storm surge hit Waihī BeachThe high tide and storm surge hit Waihī Beach. Video / Ashlee TyrrellWatch12 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandDowned tree on State Highway 33Video shows a tree that fell onto State Highway 33 before the road was closed this morning. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 02:27 AM
LiveNew Zealand'Most dangerous period': Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall near the Maketū PeninsulaAnyone who hasn't evacuated is advised to shelter in place during peak conditions at 2pm.12 Apr 02:23 AM
New ZealandMark Mitchell and Mayor Wayne Brown deliver Cyclone Vaianu updateEmergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown deliver update on Cyclone Vaianu. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandVideo from across the North Island shows early extent of Cyclone Vaianu damageAs Cyclone Vaianu continues to approach New Zealand, people are feeling the impacts from all over the North Island. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 02:19 AM
LiveNew ZealandLive: Authorities fuming as windsurfer goes for a cyclone sail'Police need to be able to focus on priority calls for service.'12 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandWoman's 'unfailing devotion' to dead sister's kids rewarded with residencyShe has 'unfailingly devoted herself to raising these five young children'.12 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: April 12MetService Severe Weather: April 12. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandWild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatensWild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatens. Video / Matthew DavidsonWatch12 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandFootage shows rivers in Coromandel Peninsula beginning to rise as Cyclone Vaianu nears landfallCoromandel Peninsula under red weather warning as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 01:39 AM
New ZealandWild winds and coastal inundation in Whakatāne as Cyclone Vaianu intensifiesConditions in Whakatāne expected to become life-threatening from early this afternoon as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandSignificant fire at restaurant at luxury Te Arai Links golf courseFirefighters work to put out a fire in Te Arai Links luxury golf course. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty residents prepare for Cyclone Vaianu to make landfallBay of Plenty under red warning along with Rotorua and Coromandel Peninsula as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 01:14 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu brings slips, flooding and closures across Northland roadsStay up-to-date on the latest road closures.12 Apr 01:09 AM
New ZealandFlooding at Thornton Beach near WhakatāneFlooding at Thornton Beach near Whakatāne, where seawater is starting to flood the road. Video / Mike ScottWatch12 Apr 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Significant' blaze raging out of control at Te Arai LinksThe fire broke out mid-morning at the luxury golf course north of Auckland. 11 Apr 11:47 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Cyclone Vaianu update with Mark Mitchell and Auckland Mayor Wayne BrownNZ Herald Live: Cyclone Vaianu update with Mark Mitchell and Mayor Wayne Brown. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 11:08 PM
New ZealandPower transformers explodingHome security cameras capture two power transformers exploding early this morning in Tauranga. Video / David GreigWatch11 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandRed warning extends to Bay of Plenty, Rotorua as Cyclone Vaianu approachesMetService has issued red weather warnings for the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua as Cyclone Vaianu approaches, effective now until 8pm tonight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 10:41 PM
New ZealandRising rivers and rough seas in NorthlandWhangārei Falls and Ocean Beach on Sunday morning after Cyclone Vaianu passed through Northland overnight. Videos / Brodie Stone, Rachel WardWatch11 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandTwo dead, four injured in crash near GisborneEmergency services were called to the crash on Tucker Rd about 11.40pm last night.11 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandMan dies after hunting incident near DannevirkeA search and rescue team was sent to get the body.11 Apr 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They're powerful medicines': Auckland GP gets licence to prescribe psychedelic tripsNZ is at the global forefront of nations allowing the therapeutic use of magic mushrooms. 11 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandE-bike rider dies in early morning Manawatū crashEmergency services were called to Banks Rd, Rongotea, at about 12.40am.11 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandMt Maunganui's main beach lashed by wind, rain as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfallMt Maunganui's main beach lashed by wind, rain as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 08:29 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Cyclone Vaianu to make landfall, Pakistan hosts US/Iran negotiationsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Cyclone Vaianu to make landfall, no life threatening callouts so far, Pakistan hosts US/Iran negotiations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 08:16 PM
New Zealand'You don't win them all': Norsewear's All Blacks beanie dream sidelined'They were prepared to have a chat about it, which is great.'11 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 4000 without power in Tauranga as Cyclone Vaianu set to make landfall todayA red wind warning is in effect for Great Barrier, Coromandel, Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.11 Apr 05:10 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: What office morning tea says about us – and our politiciansOPINION: From Dave's bargain biscuits to Sarah's 3am baking, every plate tells a story.11 Apr 05:05 PM
