New ZealandProgramme filling a need in Tararua District for healthy homesA Healthy Homes initiative has been launched in the Tararua District.08 Mar 01:42 AM
New Zealand‘Life’s Little Dramas’: Hawke’s Bay artist’s unintentional flooding exhibition opensDavid Guerin lost years' worth of work when floods hit his home.08 Mar 01:20 AM
OpinionHow to balance safety with the desire to return home after a disasterAfter the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, many damaged homes are still in limbo.07 Mar 11:35 PM
EntertainmentKiwi artist 'regrettably' cancels Hawke's Bay showThe Kiwi star has cancelled one show but added two more to her tour schedule.07 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandTrucking hell: Driver stalls as road gives way beneath wheels cutting off communityMainfreight truck is stuck on a collapsed road northwest of Gisborne, forcing its closure.07 Mar 09:49 PM
KahuDave Letele delivering on his promise to homeless whānau after floods, cycloneDave Letele's BBM charity has refitted 42 homes of affected whānau.07 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandPolice uncontactable list from Cyclone Gabrielle reaches zero but Joseph Ahuriri still missingA total of 11 people were confirmed to have died during the cyclone.07 Mar 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyHas inflation peaked? The dynamics are shifting around the world, says ANZRisks are weighted to a tougher inflation fight and higher interest rates.07 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandMost Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeownersOnly the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.07 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandCut-off communities near Napier receive boost as dirt bridge opensRural communities of Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri welcome bridge.07 Mar 04:27 AM
KahuResilient Māori of Rangatira Marae working to salvage precious taongaSalvaging and restoring precious taonga from a ruined marae is emotional work.07 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandIn the dark: Fears of contamination plague a ‘forgotten’ flood community"People are like, 'What? We didn’t know you’d even been hit'."06 Mar 11:05 PM
PoliticsCyclone Gabrielle: Police Minister challenges Opposition claim gang members threatened roadworkers with gunsLast week, police said there was very little information to follow up on.06 Mar 10:59 PM
RetailCyclone Gabrielle had 'major influence' on spending last monthNZ's largest eftpos network shows spending was down last month in cyclone-impacted areas.06 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandCoromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.06 Mar 06:40 PM
OpinionWillie Jackson: The rain's not racist, but the history of this country has undeniably beenBy Māori, for Māori solutions can benefit all - I wouldn't support them if they didn't.06 Mar 05:45 PM
KahuThe best of Aotearoa musicians line up to support the Cyclone Gabrielle fundraising effortMore high-profile Kiwi artists join the concert to raise funds for flood victims.06 Mar 07:01 AM
New ZealandCrackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documentsThe resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.06 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMonths of work ahead: Hastings reveals estimated re-opening times for its rural roadsDartmoor Road is expected to open with a temporary bridge in four to five weeks.06 Mar 02:52 AM
Business'Unprecedented scale': Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle to cost insurance industry more than $1bInsurers have already paid out more than $110m - and the bill is expected to keep rising.06 Mar 02:37 AM
New ZealandHuge demand for tow trucks stretches workersWorkers pushed to limit as frustration leads to some stress-related abuse.05 Mar 11:03 PM
KahuMāori need to have that difficult conversation about climate changeHawke's Bay Māori have tough decisions to make on marae locations05 Mar 05:49 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Task force route suggests long and winding roadThe Government is setting up a steady, thorough process on recovery and resilience.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTemporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic searchThey and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We are going to miss you dearly': Who are the 11 victims of Cyclone Gabrielle?Two more deaths were confirmed by police this morning, taking the toll to 11.05 Mar 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPhil O’Reilly: Five principles that should underpin the cyclone rebuildWhy growth, immigration, better planning laws and PPPs are key to the rebuild.04 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Heavy rain watch issued for North Island regionsMetService is warning that thunderstorms and downpours are possible.04 Mar 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness digest: Foodstuffs North Island celebrates success at annual Excellence AwardsGot business news? Email zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz or carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz.04 Mar 09:29 PM
KahuCyclone Gabrielle: Māori-led mental wellbeing response for whānauThe government is funding free telehealth and digital services for those unable to travel.04 Mar 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gucci and glamour': Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson on stepping up to leadership"I'm a bit of a magpie for sparkly things."04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland screen industry now a $1.5 billion-plus businessMore money, more jobs in local TV and films, but weather disasters could test resilience.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCooking up a storm: Chef Al Brown organises Cyclone Gabrielle relief dinnerCelebrity chef aiming to create NZ’s “biggest-ever dinner party”.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: 'Culvert Cop' who survived being swept away in Auckland floodsFormer policeman John Purkis was swept down a culvert during Auckland’s January floods and managed to survive. Video / NZ Herald Watch04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTears and sweat shed as homeowners and volunteers dig in for Gabrielle clean-upThe Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up in Hawke's Bay is a mammoth operation.04 Mar 03:31 AM