PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Zero communication': Shot Tower apartment evacuation draws furious exchangeResidents kicked out at night: '72 hours later, we had not heard a thing.'20 Feb 04:38 AM
New Zealand558 red-stickered homes in Auckland; cyclone-hit tower to be demolished over collapse fearsResidents next to a tower say they've been complaining for years.20 Feb 01:09 AM
Construction'Very challenging': New home juts over Auckland cliff, foundations exposedHome 'will need complex and thorough geotechnical investigation,' says council19 Feb 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Wayne Brown on taking a back seat to Desley and who leaked 'drongo' commentThe idea he was asleep at the helm is completely wrong, says Wayne Brown.19 Feb 08:18 AM
New ZealandAuckland city tower collapse fears: ‘From doing nothing to over-reacting’ - evacuated residents frustratedResidents next to a tower deemed a safety risk say they've been complaining for years.18 Feb 05:50 PM
New ZealandAucklanders urged to use water carefully after treatment plants damaged from floodsStormwater boss suggests removing cars from streets to clean cathchpits.16 Feb 04:18 AM
New ZealandMore for stormwater, less for communities: Auckland Council draft budget out for public consultationCouncillors say they cannot get financial details on big-ticket spending.15 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandHomes fall down hill at Karekare Beach, road washed awayIt's a beautiful community and this is an absolute tragedy, says Sir Bob Harvey14 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandHow Gabrielle's fury has exposed flaws in our major citiesThis chaotic season must lead to change.13 Feb 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: After the deluge - rates rises and community cutsOPINION: Auckland Council is rethinking its budget cuts, but not well enough.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Wayne Brown abandons cuts to stormwater spendingMayoral budget is not fit-for-purpose in a climate emergency, says Forest & Bird.13 Feb 08:26 AM
New ZealandHeather du Plessis Allan talks with Wayne Brown on preparation for Cyclone GabriellHeather du plessis allan talks with Wayne Brown on Auckland floods and preparation for Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch13 Feb 04:46 AM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown abandons cuts to stormwater spendingMayoral budget is not fit-for-purpose in a climate emergency, says Forest & Bird.13 Feb 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTens of thousands of homes across Auckland prone to floods, water constraints and coastal erosionAuckland needs a new green plan to respond to future floods, says water expert.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho’s in charge? The battle for control of the Auckland portWhen Mayor Wayne Brown told the Auckland port company what to do, the company said no.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionStanley Point cliff collapse victim: 'Absolutely harrowing experience''The corner of our property went. We saw it go and heard it. It’s just a big thud.'10 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle looms, Hamilton mass brawl planned & Red Cross readies for Turkey | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 February, 2023 Nervous wait as Cyclone Gabrielle looms, police warn ahead of a ‘battle of the hoods,’ and Red Cross gear up to support Turkey and Syria in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Feb 04:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDowntown cruise ship berths could be boon for CBDOPINION: Letters on cruise ships, policy cull, minimum wage, Marsden Pt, charter schools.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to investigate impact of floods on infrastructure and planningIt will be a nasty, big piece of work, says Mayor Wayne Brown.09 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergencyMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.09 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentialsMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.08 Feb 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland floods: Cliff collapse victims tell of terror night"It was like a wild animal. You know you don’t know what you are looking at?"08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Flood 'catastrophe rude awakening' - no excuse for failing to invest in our infrastructureOPINION: 'Applying a band-aid to a gaping wound - it’s no way to future-proof our cities'.07 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandTropical cyclone likely to hit flood-ravaged north this weekendA tropical low is brewing a cyclone in the Coral Sea.07 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandInternal storm: Brown facing flak over flood review - as more rain set to hit AucklandFormer Police Commissioner Mike Bush has been appointed to head the review.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDetails released for $100k review into Auckland's emergency flood responseFormer Police Commissioner Mike Bush has been appointed to head the review.05 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods - interactive map: How hard was your suburb hit?Data was supplied to the Herald by Fire & Emergency NZ and Auckland Emergency Management.04 Feb 05:15 PM
New ZealandLive: House demolished after man killed by slip, 250 homes red-stickered; flood scam warningAuckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.03 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandAucklanders to receive relief payments from $1.3m fund from TuesdayFunding is available to those experiencing hardship from flooding or land slips.03 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandState of emergency in Coromandel, extends in Auckland, but good news: 'The worst is over’Welcome news for sodden Super City after week of deadly downpours.03 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel declares state of emergency, travelling in the region 'strongly discouraged'Auckland's Emergency Management team will provide an update this afternoon.03 Feb 08:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Their plans are flawed': Councillors call on Labour and Nats to stop intensification in AucklandLabour and National have imposed greater intensification on Auckland.03 Feb 05:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'I dropped the ball' - Mayor Brown sorry for flood response, extends state of emergencyMayor acknowledged he 'made mistakes' in his response to the deluge.03 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandLive: Surface flooding returns in Auckland, 200 properties now uninhabitableDecision due later today on whether to extend Auckland state of emergency.02 Feb 09:17 PM