New Zealand'Cruel': 59 arrests for looting, dishonesty; police crack down as residents build road blocksMore than 100 officers from throughout New Zealand have joined those in Eastern District.19 Feb 04:38 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Mayor launches cyclone relief fundThe fund was set up on Saturday and was already receiving a positive response.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionCyclone Gabrielle: Responding to the traumaOPINION: New Zealanders will be affected by this disaster, here's how to cope.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCyclone Gabrielle: Cabinet meets to decide cyclone recovery packageChris Hipkins warn the cyclone recovery will be a steep mountain to climb.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Challenges and questions ahead after GabrielleHow will improvements be paid for? And how do we build back better?19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorizons continues to support most impacted by cycloneThe council are supporting district and city councils, recovery agencies and iwi.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Wayne Brown on taking a back seat to Desley and who leaked 'drongo' commentThe idea he was asleep at the helm is completely wrong, says Wayne Brown.19 Feb 08:18 AM
New ZealandThis little piggy went to bed, in a flooded muddy bedroom it’s claimed as its ownSometimes flood stories can sound a lot like fairytales.19 Feb 08:01 AM
New Zealand'Cyclone Strength': Retailer apologises after complaints over advertisingComplaints after advertising for Bed, Bath and Beyond uses cyclone to sell goods.19 Feb 07:24 AM
New Zealand‘We don’t know when we’ll see them again’: Tearful farmers, parents pay thousands to evacuate kids by chopperOne Mum paid more than $7000 to fly her two daughters out to safety.19 Feb 06:56 AM
PoliticsLive: 3200 still 'missing'; 59 arrests for looting, dishonesty - PM speaks on the rebuildThe Prime Minister delivers the latest on the cyclone's aftermath.19 Feb 06:02 AM
New ZealandFocus: Communities paying privately for helicopter supply dropsCommunities are really pulling together in the cyclone response but have been forced to pay for private choppers to get in supplies to Patoka and surrounding communities. Video / Mike ScottWatch19 Feb 05:15 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Roads still closed in Northland, Auckland and CoromandelMore than 80 roads are still completely closed in Auckland after the cyclone.19 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: Wairoa bridge near to collapse due to slash build-up Tiniroto bridge in Wairoa is near to collapse due to slash build-up. Video / Tish PetersonWatch19 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandTales from a power cut: The elderly Napier couple desperate for their toast fixSeveral Napier suburbs will get power back soon, but one elderly couple is making do.19 Feb 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Everyone needs to have patience': When will Napier have power?Napier MP Stuart Nash has called on the community to be patient.19 Feb 02:05 AM
EnergyBasic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunderTelco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.19 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne homeowners inches from record-breaking landslideGisborne homeowners inches from record-breaking landslide. Video / George HeardWatch19 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandFocus: Stand up with Grant Robertson on flood responseStand-up with Finance Minister Grant Robertson, Primary Industries Minister Damien O'Connor and Police Minister Stuart Nash at Taylor Corp Orchard and Packhouse at Waiohiki. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle generosity: Football family rallies around Hawke’s Bay kidsFootball gear donations and fundraising drive launched to help battling Hawke's Bay kids.19 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandCat and owner reunited after cycloneThe cat was checked by a vet and was “as healthy as anything”.19 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandEsk Valley heroes: The ‘three Māori boys’ who came to the rescue with their jetboatRikki and Mikey Kihi hopped in their mate Morehu Maxwell's jetboat without hesitation.19 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandEmotional toll mounting in Wairoa: 'Lots of desperate people'Wairoa was devastated by the cyclone with many left homeless and a mammoth clean-up ahead.19 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Furry friends find safe haven at Hastings Racecourse after cycloneHastings racecourse becomes a hub for animal help and household donations.18 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Who are the 11 known victims?Two more deaths were confirmed by police this morning, taking toll to 11.18 Feb 11:34 PM
New Zealand'So special': Widow's priceless treasure rescued from cyclone-destroyed homeFamily, friends rally around widow whose Esk Valley home was destroyed by cyclone.18 Feb 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore 'rogue' politicians needed in NapierOPINION: They are well-intentioned but do little to rattle political cages or shake trees.18 Feb 11:22 PM
New Zealand'We could come across people yet': Napier coastline search under waySearch and rescue teams have been scouring kilometres of slash and debris on the coast.18 Feb 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMary Holm’s cyclone diary: Life with the five ‘No’s'The loo situation became dire. I put buckets in the car and drove to a local pond.'18 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandAerial photos show scale of disaster in GisborneCivil Defence is running fly-overs of Tairāwhiti to assess the cyclone damage.18 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandEsk Valley trio rescue survivors from flood waters in jet boatEsk Valley trio rescue survivors from flood waters in jet boat. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandFocus: Rescuer describes emotional scene finding flood survivorsRescuer describes emotional scene finding flood survivors. Video / Mike ScottWatch18 Feb 07:46 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tearful sisters reunite as isolated Hawke’s Bay villages struggle without helpThe road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.18 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tearful sisters reunite as isolated Hawke’s Bay villages still without helpEmotional scenes as two sisters are reunited after Cyclone Gabrielle smashed through a bridge in rural Hawke’s Bay, dividing the community. Video / Mike Scott / Ella WilksWatch18 Feb 06:40 PM
