New Zealand'Stress’ death of 84-year-old who lost home in Cyclone GabrielleThe 84-year-old was paralysed by a stroke as water and mud came up close to his eye-level.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone mystery: The missing man and the stolen car tyresFive months has now passed since Joseph Ahuriri's disappearance during Cyclone Gabrielle28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winterAfter a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.28 Jul 12:31 AM
New Zealand‘Slap in the face’: Auckland flood relief fund $16m shortMore than $16m in requests for assistance unmet after claims reach $20m.25 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandFlood-hit homeowners urged to ensure all repairs included in insurance payoutsA homeowner says the scope of works from her insurer underestimates the work needed.25 Jul 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCheryl Adamson: Six months after the Auckland floods - where are the answers?OPINION: Parnell businesses still have questions over stormwater management.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay tells its regional council the issue it should focus on is ... horse trailsIt turns out most of the submitters to the council's annual plan want more horse trails.25 Jul 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cyclone turned a golf course into a sand trap - its members have resown it by handNine of the Napier club’s 18 holes are now playable, a huge achievement given the damage.25 Jul 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt spending, party policies, and what about a grand coalition?OPINION: Letters on debt, fast-food diplomacy, home detention, and the St James Theatre.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrestKiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.24 Jul 04:24 AM
New ZealandAnother 1200 properties can rebuild; future of Wairoa properties remains uncertainMore properties can rebuild, but the future of 600 in Wairoa is still unclear.24 Jul 03:46 AM
New ZealandFive months gone, still no sign of Joseph Ahuriri and his truckFive months of searching has found no sign of Joseph Ahuriri.24 Jul 01:38 AM
New ZealandWomen’s waka ama coach shows mettle after Omāhu home damaged in cyclone"They inspire our wāhine."24 Jul 12:02 AM
New ZealandArt Deco: ‘The busiest town’s been in a long time’Winter Art Deco brought a thrill to the chill. The weather: They were over it.23 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandBeleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from GabrielleThe embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.21 Jul 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospice given $14m towards new site forced to abandon it due to cycloneA new site for Cranford Hospice is "urgent" and $14m has already been committed to it.21 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWinter Deco a boost for the bay as international visitors returnPeople from as far away as the US and Australia are attending the boutique festival.20 Jul 02:48 AM
New ZealandFlood accommodation payment vital: 'People's mental health was paper-thin'Owners of red- and yellow-stickered homes are still paying rates for properties.19 Jul 11:51 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's cyclone-displaced happy with new accommodation supportA new payment aims to catch people missing out on temporary accommodation aid.19 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandHomeowners forced out by floods welcome government accommodation paymentsKarekare homeowners say the new fund for displaced residents brings a sigh of relief.19 Jul 09:06 AM
New Zealand'Wahooooooo!!!!!!!!' Eskdale School rejoices after Ministry of Education reverses rebuild changesEskdale School has been given the news that their original rebuild plan will go ahead.19 Jul 04:22 AM
KahuCyclone recovery front of mind for Ngāti KahungunuRecovery and restoring the health of waterways were the focus of the annual iwi hui.18 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment announces plan to future-proof regions impacted by severe weatherGovt to provide support for volunteers and community workers suffering burnout.18 Jul 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmersA free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.18 Jul 02:08 AM
KahuTakitimu Marae taking opportunity to build back stronger after Cyclone GabrielleFloodwater roared through in early February leaving silt in its wake.17 Jul 07:03 PM
New ZealandWairoa marae taking opportunity to build back stronger after Cyclone Gabrielle"I didn’t know how heavy silt was ‘til I picked the shovel up."17 Jul 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil email mistake shifts 10 landowners into cyclone red zoneHastings council told Pākōwhai residents their land category had changed. It had not.13 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWas 2023 the last? Government’s statistician talks about the future of census'It’s getting harder to get responses from New Zealanders.'13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOur forests and our future are entwinedOPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyardsOngoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.13 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandMagpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiserA sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.12 Jul 03:23 AM
KahuIwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after floodingLead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".12 Jul 12:55 AM