New Zealand20-year plea ignored: Residents frustrated by lack of action on drainage issuesMary Tixier's mother was writing to council 20 years ago for drainage to be improved.02 Feb 06:58 PM
New Zealand‘Nowhere to take the baby’: Heavily pregnant woman’s home ravaged by raging floodwatersJamie Wolley lost her Rānui home after debris-filled water seeped into her property.02 Feb 06:05 AM
New Zealand'You drongos': Mayor Wayne Brown caught out again using derogatory termBeing labelled a drongo was uncalled for, says Mike Kampkes02 Feb 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$60m+ North Shore apartments: low-rise evacuated, red-stickered"Probably looks worse than it is. We’re certainly a lot better off than other people."02 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandWest Wave swimming pool facility damaged, pools closed for a monthWest Auckland's popular West Wave swimming pools out of action.02 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandMayor says people isolated in apartment buildings as more than 200 lifts outThe worst-damaged lifts will take up to a year to fully replace.02 Feb 12:38 AM
PoliticsMore money needed for fixing damage to roadsThe fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.01 Feb 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Demolish my house’: Auckland couple wants out as flood-prone home hit againBex Hurley believes her house should never have been built due to its flood risk.01 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandTrouble, anger in rich-list street: Multimillion-dollar homes teeter on cliff-edgeA landslide would have a catastrophic result, said Gordon Liu.01 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland residents living in fear of next floodMore torrential rain Wednesday morning brought more flooding to Auckland residents, with many saying they have had enough and want the Council to take accountability. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Feb 01:05 AM
New Zealand‘We are here to help’: Community leader Dave Letele extends offer of help to North ShoreFormer boxer David Letele offers food supplies to struggling groups throughout Auckland.31 Jan 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted’: Historic Parnell pools completely cut-off, cliff houses close to brinkThe horror season for the beloved Parnell Baths continues.31 Jan 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland floods: Building sector inflation hits 17%, set to rise'Completing this work could take a protracted period of time' - economist.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: How under-prepared Auckland can learn from floodsFriday night's disorganisation shows the emergency plans we have aren't up to scratch.31 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMayor's text to tennis mates: Can’t play because have ‘to deal with media drongos'There has been extensive criticism of Auckland Council’s communications.31 Jan 05:08 AM
New Zealand‘We are gutted’: Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for fourth year in a rowThe 2023 festival was due to open on Thursday at the Manukau Sports Bowl.31 Jan 04:05 AM
New ZealandBrace for more heavy rain, Mayor v 'media drongos' & new poll results revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 January, 2023 North Island braces for more heavy rain, Auckland’s Mayor called out over ‘media drongos’ text and why the battle of the Chrises might not be a good thing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jan 04:14 PM
New ZealandLarge slip threatens planned Erebus Memorial in AucklandThe land above the planned memorial remains unstable.30 Jan 06:41 AM
BusinessNearly 400 Auckland properties red or yellow-stickeredBuilding inspections ramp up in Auckland.30 Jan 05:44 AM
New Zealand‘I’m certainly not going to resign’ - Mayor Wayne Brown vows to carry on'My message to Wayne is he is out of his depth,' says community leader David Letele.30 Jan 04:37 AM
New ZealandCommunity leader Dave Letele stands by call for Wayne Brown to resignLetele says mayor also called on ineffective officials to quit during his campaign.30 Jan 01:07 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: How authorities failed Aucklanders in an emergencyOpinion: The communications failures made the crisis much worse than it needed to be.29 Jan 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDetails revealed: The church towering over Auckland motorway'We are delighted with how the construction is progressing.'29 Jan 08:22 PM
Talanoa'Out of his depth': Community leader Dave Letele urges mayor to resign"It’s just been a total, absolute disgrace."29 Jan 08:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland homes on the edge as 141 yellow-stickered, 30 red-stickeredA row of homes in Parnell have been yellow stickered.29 Jan 07:00 AM
ConstructionLand, trees slide down Ōwairaka/Mt Albert towards award-winning home'I fear that the island of trees and a huge amount of earth will move.'29 Jan 02:33 AM
Construction'Not good at all': Swimming pool tumbles down cliff at controversial Beach Haven houseAbatement notices were issued to the Charcoal Bay property owner.28 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins and Wayne Brown get a bird's eye view of flood damage and thank emergency workersThe response was quicker than people realise, says Wayne Brown.28 Jan 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Embarrassing': AT boss apologises for 'confusion' after councillors slam Elton John transport optionsAuckland Transport's reccomendation 40,000 people drive to Mt Smart has been savaged.27 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandPlans for more surf patrols, extended hours and season at Auckland beachesThe last five seasons have been exceptionally busy at Auckland beaches.25 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Wayne Brown grants two interviews, of 108 media requestsWayne Brown is apparently not good in front of a microphone, but is good in the boardroom.24 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandSurf Lifesaving seeking $455,000 from Auckland CouncilSix people have drowned in the Auckland region since last Friday.23 Jan 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland housing developer folds after lender says ‘no’Five big problems blamed for housing developer's failure.22 Jan 09:03 PM
KahuIhumātao rubbish 'piled as high as the trees'Māori wardens call for gates to deter fly-tippers.18 Jan 06:33 PM