VideoFocus: Tokomaru Bay residents work on repairs after cyclonePeople in Tokomaru Bay are working to reconnect the town after being cut off by flooding and road damage. Video / George HeardWatch17 Feb 09:31 PM
New ZealandShots fired, manhunt underway after crime spike in cyclone-devastated NapierArmed police swooped in Napier last night, forcing residents to stay in.17 Feb 08:26 PM
VideoFocus: Cyclone Gabrielle death toll reaches nineThe death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle has reached nine people as emergency teams continue to search for missing people. Video / Mark Mitchell / George Heard / Mike ScottWatch17 Feb 08:24 PM
New ZealandFlooded Hawke’s Bay cemetery exposes graves, bones in OmahuOmahu residents are dealing with exposed graves and bones found in the debris.17 Feb 08:19 PM
AirlinesAir NZ passenger 'boiling with anger' after 16-hour flight to nowhereThe affected passengers have all been rebooked on flights, the airline says.17 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandDon’t expect gold-plated roading fixes after cyclone, Kelvin Davis saysPM Chris Hipkins has promised repairs for Tairawhiti, so what about Te Tai Tokerau?17 Feb 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sticking plasters aren’t enough for these woundsOPINION: Our editorial on rebuilding a more disaster-proof country.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: Can NZ afford response to latest disaster?Capacity constraints, rather than access to cash, to hamper the cyclone response.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cyclone Gabrielle unifies, but we must help the helpersOPINION: Letters on mystery balloons, Wayne Brown, escaped prisoners, and Three Waters.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Inland tsunami’: Man died at home despite attempts to save him as floodwaters surgedJohn Coates was an extremely well known local of the Te Karaka community.17 Feb 08:50 AM
New Zealand''Outlandish claims': No evidence of large number of cyclone deaths, PM says'It’s no good to anybody speculating' about how many people have died, PM Hipkins says.17 Feb 07:12 AM
New ZealandSlips on scenic drive trap residentsSlips on scenic drive in near Waiatarua have trapped residents since Tuesday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Feb 06:18 AM
New Zealand'Scariest moment of my life': Rescuers brave falling trees to carry injured woman to safety"At one point she looked at me and said ‘I can’t feel my legs’."17 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan ‘dug for hours’ to free partner after slip destroyed homeKilled in the slip was Shona Wilson, mother of three teenagers.17 Feb 05:24 AM
BusinessCyclone Gabrielle: Vodafone & Spark offer free data, Chorus grapples with gorge as it struggles to reconnect GisborneUFB network operator suffers double whammy. Mobile service latest.17 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandPolice officer assaulted at checkpoint, 4500 people uncontactablePower is set to gradually return while 4500 remain uncontactable in the Eastern District17 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandLakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilantPeople are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.17 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Hipkins gives update on cyclone responseFocus Live: PM Hipkins gives update on cyclone response. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Hipkins on confronting visit to Esk ValleyPrime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to the media after visiting search and rescue staff in the Esk Valley, Hawke's Bay. Video / Mark Mitchell Watch17 Feb 03:19 AM
New ZealandFocus: Emergency Management Minister in NapierEmergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty speaking after talking to displaced people in Napier. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Feb 02:55 AM
New ZealandVolunteer army set up amid heartbreak in Esk Valley disaster zone'People are on the positive, optimistic side helping each other out.'17 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Parapara may reopen on SaturdayThe highway between Whanganui and Raetihi remains closed due to slips and fallen trees.17 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandSlips see more West Auckland homes isolated; Muriwai street evacuatedEssential supplies have been dropped into cut-off communities across West Auckland.17 Feb 01:01 AM
VideoEssential supplies delivered to Auckland communitiesSupplies are being delivered to communities that have been isolated by landslips and flooding, such as Piha, Karekare, Te Henga Bethells Beach, and Muriwai. Video / Auckland Emergency ManagementWatch17 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandFlooding has 'catastrophic' effect on livestockThe floods have brought 'absolutely harrowing' tales of people's animals drowning.17 Feb 12:18 AM
VideoFocus: Fire and Emergeny CEO gives statement after deaths of two firefightersFire and Emergency CEO Kerry Gregory delivered a statement about the death of Muriwai Volunteer Firefighter Craig Stevens. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Craig and Dave died helping others': Colleagues' tributes to Muriwai firefightersCraig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.16 Feb 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Water came up quick': 12-hour ordeal trapped on house bus roof“We are lucky we had a skylight . . . that is what saved us."16 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandA huge help: Far North lines company welcomes extra crew to help restore power to thousandsExtra lines crews have arrived in the Far North to help get electricity back for residents16 Feb 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Bright shining light': Mum who lost 2yo in flood - this tragedy has 'cost us everything'"Our children are our life. We take pride in our complete devotion to our babies."16 Feb 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris v Chris: the weekly verdict on the showdown of Luxon and HipkinsCyclone Gabrielle made for a very uneven playing field16 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandSlash at Tolaga Bay forces Navy ship with supplies to divertOngoing problem of forestry waste forces Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui to reroute.16 Feb 11:15 PM
Banking and financeRobertson on Cyclone Gabrielle - further support 'in coming days'The Finance Minister is speaking to the Auckland Business Chamber today.16 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandWatch: HMNZS Manawanui Navy ship drops supplies to Tokomaru BayThe navy ship HMNZS Manawanui is due to arrive in Gisborne on Friday after dropping off food and water at Tokomaru Bay on Thursday. Video / NZDFWatch16 Feb 10:49 PM
