New ZealandFocus: State Highway 25A - How a bridge saved a community Chereè Kinnear travels to the Coromandel Peninsula to meet with the locals who were most impacted by State Highway 25A's closure. Video / Ben Dickens and Chereè Kinnear Additional Cinematography / Corey Fleming Additional Cinematography / Mike ScottWatch21 Dec 11:59 PM
New ZealandEast Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers still struggling after Cyclone GabrielleMany East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers are still stuck in the mud.21 Dec 09:39 PM
New ZealandWildlife sanctuary and golf course restored after massive cyclone damageTen months on from the cyclone, Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary is back to full strength.21 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: First two homeowners accept buyout offersAcross Napier and Hastings, 147 properties were too unsafe to live in.20 Dec 10:22 PM
New Zealand'All the bitumen is going soft': Wairoa farmer questions quality of cyclone-hit highway's new sealHighway damaged by cyclone is breaking up again within weeks of being repaired.20 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle, and a year of extreme weatherThe Front Page reports on two major weather events that stunned the country this year.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 25A, mini-budget and Blockhouse Bay crossing | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 20State Highway 25A re-opens, the moment of truth for finance minister Nicola Willis and Auckland Transport’s costly plans for Blockhouse Bay in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Dec 06:59 PM
New Zealand'Nah, we're just three Māori boys': The story behind NZ's quote of the yearAs they rescued people from floodwaters, this trio uttered a now-famous phrase.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quicklyPresent were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.17 Dec 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHundreds pack Esk Valley’s surviving church for Christmas serviceSinging rang from the pews and people didn't want to leave.15 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandDid the cyclone affect Hawke's Bay's hidden natural hot springs?The springs are one of the few places left to enjoy thermal pools for free.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone-displaced families poised for pre-fab Napier cabinsWhānau whose homes were destroyed get a helping hand.14 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandHomeowners declined cyclone-related accommodation supportAuckland homeowners are struggling to pay the mortgage on storm-damaged homes.13 Dec 07:23 PM
New ZealandShine Falls closed but nearby Bell Rock open for summerWhile one Hawke's Bay door closes - another opens for those wanting a scenic walk.13 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hugely unprepared’: Critical shortcomings in learnings from 2020 Napier floodsThe review also praised staff who went above and beyond.13 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandFruit shortage: Supply issues in lead-up to ChristmasCyclone Gabrielle decimated crops in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.11 Dec 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It didn’t come from the river': Town's flooding to be subject of independent investigation"Some said the water came from the river but it didn’t, it came from behind us."10 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe region that needs up to 8000 new workers: 'Will dominate what we do for years'Accommodation villages being mulled for an influx of workers to cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.09 Dec 07:21 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister derails hopes for Napier-Wairoa linkThe PM said the Government 'shouldn't be progressing' the 'poorly utilised' rail link.08 Dec 04:01 AM
New ZealandLuxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.08 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandCyclone-hit forest owners given time to avoid repaying carbon creditsReplanting has been delayed by slips, road damage and flooded nurseries.08 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandNew bright red radios donated to rescuersPelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.07 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandExpo for cyclone-affected farmers a ‘one-stop shop’The trip to town was well worth it for Tararua farmers.06 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandFighting for a paradise: The couple with the last home in cyclone 'limbo land''We fought because we love it. It’s a beautiful spot.'01 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas present for drivers as road crews tackle SH2 slips sitesThree sites have been one lane for almost 10 months since Cyclone Gabrielle in February.30 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandJo's hidden food forest flourishing in Coromandel subdivision'I have always strived to be as self-sustaining as possible.'30 Nov 01:13 AM
New ZealandHastings' $70k rebrand defended: 'We could go back to being the dull place we were a decade ago'Councillor and marketer says the spending is a "tough balance" after the cyclone.28 Nov 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been strongerOPINION: Gabrielle then wouldn't have caused as much damage in CHB, Tim Gilbertson argues.27 Nov 09:27 PM
New Zealand'We want every kid to open a present on Christmas morning’Kindness Collective to open Joy Store in Hawke’s Bay next month.27 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe Wairoa River - when the mouth opened, it all wentPolice knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.26 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairsTraffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.25 Nov 11:43 PM
New ZealandNo Hawke’s Bay ministers, cyclone recovery portfolio tweakedA Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery has been named, but no cyclone minister.23 Nov 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Striking distance': Less than 60mm of rain needed for Napier to have wettest year yetThe Hawke's Bay city is on the cusp of breaking a rainfall record ahead of the weekend.23 Nov 02:47 AM
FootballGoals set for Napier City Rovers after whistle blown on 2023Squad depth is a work-on for next year as Napier City Rovers sign off on 2023.22 Nov 07:13 PM
