Politics'Got their priorities all wrong': PM on Nats' 'taxpayers’ receipt' planPM says National should “go back to the drawing board”.15 May 04:38 AM
New Zealand‘Been traumatised’: Boost to mental health funding in schools praisedStudents are back at school. But mental health issues are expected to continue.15 May 04:12 AM
New ZealandAnalysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than othersWeather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.15 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandGumboots for a good cause: Puketapu fundraiser spreads joy for flood-hit communityPunters donned their best wellies for a good cause.15 May 01:37 AM
New ZealandCyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition reactCyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.14 May 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPM and ministers tour flood-hit Pan Pac; business could resume as early as AugustMinisters saw where the stopbank breached, causing widespread damage to the plant.14 May 11:41 PM
KahuNgāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an optionIwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.14 May 11:29 PM
KahuTairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damageIt follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.14 May 10:39 PM
PoliticsGovt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 revealPrime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.14 May 09:45 PM
New ZealandBillion dollar budget for cyclone recovery, Luxon lagging in new poll & 'technical error' launches rocket at southern Israel | Focus Morning Bulletin: 15 May, 2023 Concerns billion dollar cyclone recovery budget may not go far enough for regions, Christopher Luxon lagging behind in new poll and a "technical error" launches a rocket at southern Israel in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch14 May 05:26 PM
PoliticsMore classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcomePM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater woes: Wairoa faces the ultimate test in its supply choicesWairoa is years behind on some high-priority water supply projects.14 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandStopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone reliefGovernment earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.14 May 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Meka Whaitiri left Labour for Te Pati Māori for the wrong reasonsThe strangest thing about Whaitiri’s sudden decision to jump from Labour to Te Pāti Māori.14 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWe’re open: Tourism boss trying to attract Kiwis back to Hawke’s BayNew campaign seeks to convince domestic travellers not all of the Bay is buried in silt.14 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandWairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty talks rates, water reforms and investment in TararuaKeiran McAnulty says he's been advocating quite strongly for support for Tararua.14 May 02:22 AM
New ZealandFocus: Nearly $1 billion to be spent on flooding and cyclone recoveryPM Hipkins, Grant Robertson and an array of other ministers and local MPs announce plans to splash $941m in Budget 2023 to rebuild communities after various floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Warren BucklandWatch13 May 08:38 PM
New Zealand'The day we have been waiting for': Napier-Wairoa road re-opensThe reopening of the road at Putorino was an emotional time for the people of Wairoa.13 May 09:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuxon claims lack of action in orchard cyclone recovery“Not enough real action is happening in Hawke's Bay": National's leader is back again.13 May 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour’s hopes of Budget reset as National goes on the attackLabour is hoping the Budget will revive its fortunes but National has other ideas.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree Hawke’s Bay variety show aims to bring joy A free variety show featuring Suzy Cato will tour Napier and Hastings later this month.12 May 05:22 AM
PoliticsGisborne mayor blasts land-use inquiry report critical of council, commissioners recommendedThe report has brought an intense and swift reaction from Gisborne District Council.12 May 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDry firewood being trucked into BayCyclone Gabrielle has contributed to lack of dry firewood in Hawke's Bay.12 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandLavender farm a symbol of hope proof that community is still keyLyonmark Estate continues to be helped by its incredible community.12 May 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Just amazing': The gems bringing back some sparkle for flood victimsDeep in the silt, she found her treasures and "bawled". But how to clean them?12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zonesA report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".11 May 10:51 PM
New ZealandBridging the gaps part of $800m cyclone billThe Hastings district lost 16 bridges and more than 100kms of roads need to be rebuilt.11 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandDisaster-fatigued? How to manage the mental impacts of stormsAn expert explains the signs of disaster fatigue to watch out for after the latest storm.11 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandThe bridge that will connect Napier to WairoaThree months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.10 May 09:57 PM
New Zealand‘Heightened anxiety’: The psychological impact of extreme weatherNorth Islanders were again on high alert this week.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Major setback’: Public appeal to help save rare kākābeak plant in Hawke’s BayKākābeak numbers are steadily dwindling in the wild - the cyclone didn't help.10 May 04:28 AM
New ZealandKieran McAnulty hears concerns about communication in his new Hawke’s Bay recovery roleHawke's Bay now has a third cyclone recovery minister leading the region's response.10 May 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMartin Williams: Can mānuka heal the land?Opinion: Mānuka wouldn't just be a band-aid, but a whole new layer of skin.09 May 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Gabrielle tree: Mānuka touted as Hawke's Bay looks for flood preventionWhen Bola struck, the response was to plant pine. Would a different tree have been better?09 May 11:22 PM
