PoliticsCity Rail Link’s lucky scrape with Auckland floodsCity Rail Link would have been delayed by a year if floods happened earlier.22 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand'People need food': Sikh community rallies to feed those in needHastings Punjabi Sikh community working around the clock to make sure everyone gets fed.22 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandEsk Valley winery digs out 12,000 bottles of wine from siltVolunteers log hours digging out 12,000 bottles trapped underground.22 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandTruckie John Milne decided to park up and wait the cyclone out - then the truck started to moveTruckie John Milne has described his harrowing ordeal the night Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.22 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning issued for Hawke’s Bay, including Esk ValleyCivil Defence says people need to be prepared to evacuate.22 Feb 09:03 PM
New Zealand'A sea of huge logs, rocks, boulders': First look into cut-off Auckland settlementKarekare locals are relying on helicopter deliveries for long-life food and fuel.22 Feb 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Gisborne locals angry at looters in wake of stormVolunteers have been out in force in Wairoa for the massive clean-up following the floods.22 Feb 08:00 PM
Kahu'We're still here': Flaxmere leader on hope in face of disasterHenare O'Keefe sees hope in the face of a long line of adversity for the region.22 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandLive: In firing line - heavy rain watches for regions devastated by GabrielleMetService warns of slips and road closures in hard-hit areas as the rain continues.22 Feb 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Brainless scumbag looters soaking up precious police timeOPINION: One Hawke’s Bay village has resorted to blockades to deter looters.22 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodiesOtago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.22 Feb 05:53 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle worsens Gisborne’s housing crisisMore than 170 houses red or yellowed stickered in a city desperately short of housing.22 Feb 05:28 PM
New Zealand‘No way he could have survived': Dad among dead after bridge collapses, ute swept awayBrendan Miller's work truck is believed to have washed away in the floodwaters.22 Feb 05:11 PM
New ZealandRush to fix 501 deportee Bill, immediate slash inquiry & Auckland Council boss quits | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 February, 2023 Government rushes to fix 501 deportee treatment bill, immediate slash inquiry for East Coast & the CEO of Auckland Council calls it quits in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Feb 04:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Managed retreat our planning blueprintOPINION: Our editorial on managing environmental risks.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Really caring' nurses provide medical clinic for Pouto residentsThe iwi provider visits rural areas in the Kaipara on a monthly basis.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-hit Piha devastated by cyclone, homes destroyed, residents in traumaA Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone may have long-term impact on Northland house pricesThe questions that’ll be on buyers’ minds will be, has your house been flooded?22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandIsolated communities look after each other in aftermath of Cyclone GabrielleThey're still without power, but residents in Pouto know how to weather a storm.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for parts of North Island; 346 people now uncontactable; Red Cross appeal hits $7mPolice are trying to find thousands of people still missing following the cyclone.22 Feb 08:11 AM
New ZealandWashing helpers ‘literally taking a load off shoulders’ in Gisborne water crisisRestrictions mean many on town supply are going without showers.22 Feb 07:59 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Sweet, funny, beautiful, sad - Muriwai farewells a heroThere are disadvantages to a hero’s death.22 Feb 05:53 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Piha surf comp relocated to Mt MaunganuiJunior surf comp relocated after damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in Piha.22 Feb 05:20 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps fast bowler Blair Tickner shares heartache as test debut overshadowed by Cyclone GabrielleHastings cricketer's thoughts were with his hometown and family, on his test debut.22 Feb 05:01 AM
New Zealand$7 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to growDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.22 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Restored river crossing promises fuel boost but heightens looting fearMore rain is destined for Hawke's Bay which could spell trouble for flood-stricken people.22 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Cyclone recovery continues in Hawke's BayDiggers are working quickly to complete a river crossing to enable further access into areas including Rissington and Patoka which are running low on fuel. It was expected the crossing would be completed either Wednesday or Thursday. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Feb 03:37 AM
New ZealandDonations to Tararua council's relief fund 'fantastic'The Tararua District mayoral relief fund has received an extra boost from Government.22 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Officials ramping up efforts to house displaced residentsOfficials face unpredecented demand for temporary housing in Gabrielle's wake.22 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flooding causes 3m drop in road Otanga Road at Raumati just north of Dannevirke has a massive drop of 3 metres in the carriageway caused by water getting in under the road, undermining its integrity. Video / SuppliedWatch22 Feb 02:35 AM
Kahu'It's for Wairoa, bro': The marae getting a small town back on its feetThe marae in Wairoa is central to the town's recovery.22 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Irreplaceable' - widow's tribute to hero Muriwai firefighterDavid van Zwanenberg was helping evacuate people when he was killed.22 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandWatch: A timelapse of a disaster - home security sheds new light on speed of floodingThe footage Iain Trotter's camera captured helps us understand what happened in Twyford.22 Feb 02:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Elderly Hawke’s Bay couple airlifted off roof after 111 call made in Invercargill by relativesThe Pakowhai couple waited for five hours on the roof for the helicopter to help them.22 Feb 02:01 AM
