New ZealandThe slow road to the Civil Defence reviewThe terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.28 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Gisborne community rallies around family who lost it allThe Alexander's family home was destroyed by flooding after Cyclone Gabrielle.26 May 01:35 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sowing the seeds of loveHundreds of ‘bucket gardens’ are being given away to rebuild cyclone-affected gardens.26 May 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You can’t die and let him not have a dad': The tiny tree branches that saved Rikki Reed's lifeFor nearly six hours, rapids from a huge flood buffeted Rikki Reed.25 May 10:44 PM
New Zealand‘Swimming in sewage’: Stormwater conference faces ‘hard lessons’'I apologise for any recent trauma that this presentation might trigger.'25 May 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerry Worsnop: Still no reply to failed 111 cyclone callsOpinion: A voice for the rural sector asks how a nation could shrug and move on.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHousing advocate takes aim at council over cyclone displacementToitu Tairāwhiti Builtsmart director Willie Te Aho has worked tirelessly to house people.25 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandSporting icons swing into Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s cyclone relief dinner$70,000 was raised, and a Hawke's Bay golf team even took out the big prize.25 May 01:56 AM
New ZealandCyclone poll: Support for compensation for those forced out of homes by natural disastersCentral government a more popular option for payouts compared to local government.24 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNapier Port expects cyclone recovery by end of yearNapier Port's first half profit, and its dividend, have dropped - with Gabrielle blamed.24 May 05:00 AM
PoliticsThird time lucky: McAnulty on being latest Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery ministerHawke's Bay has had three cyclone recovery ministers in as many months since Gabrielle.24 May 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne hundred days in, still a long way to go for Tararua's recoveryA lot of work is going on behind the scenes.24 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandOwners nervous over accommodation aid as fate of cyclone, flood damaged homes remains uncertainMany families can't live in their homes but are still paying mortgages on top of rent.23 May 11:35 PM
OpinionFarming after a cyclone can’t be the same as it always wasOpinion: This is not a dictate of ideology - it’s a reflection of trade realities.23 May 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStill here, still working, still together: The stunning recovery of the Esk ChurchThe clang of a church bell rang on Tuesday morning, as if to say, "I'm still standing".23 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandCoffee shop gives away hundreds of free coffees after Eftpos break downMeg Masterson had no idea if customers would return to pay. She needn't have worried.23 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandGovt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weatherRatepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five monthsAuckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.22 May 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Uncharted territory': Why Cyclone Gabrielle will kill fruit trees for years to come“There’s not a lot of information about what to do - it's uncharted territory."22 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Where to live after losing everything?For many impacted by the cyclone, the best accommodation option has been family.22 May 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Take extreme care': Showers, hail warning for Auckland; deluge for east coastThe good news is to expect settled weather from lunchtime tomorrow.22 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandWild weather: 31,000 lightning strikes in eight hours, thunderstorm warningsForecasters are warning the upper North Island of gusty thunderstorms and hail.21 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandWant free tickets to the Warriors in Napier? Fill out your uncompleted censusA chance to watch a beloved NRL team is being used as bait for those who haven't engaged.21 May 10:28 PM
New ZealandNeed help? A business mentor is at handA free mentoring service could help Hawke's Bay business owners get back on their feet.21 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandDemand surging for Hawke’s Bay charities due to cyclone, living costsBig increase in people seeking help, three months after the cyclone.19 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandNorthland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair fundingBudget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.18 May 04:17 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructureIt follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.18 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandStorm-hit district facing $20m repair bill awaits funding clarity from GovtCouncillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.18 May 02:16 AM
New ZealandFears East Coast mental health services will be swamped by post-cyclone traumaAdvocates warn mental health services will not be able to cope.18 May 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hoursThe worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.18 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandProduce company predicts about $30m in losses after cycloneFloods severely affect group’s Hawke’s Bay plantings.18 May 12:38 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins’ make or break, bread and butter Budget awaitsWith the polls neck and neck, there's everything to play for this Budget.17 May 10:57 PM
PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breathNorthland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?17 May 05:00 PM
