New ZealandShattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'08 Nov 05:38 PM
New Zealand'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture bookThe book was published with support from her teachers, Hastings' Mayor, and her community.08 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: I got scammed, now I'm cashing in on my own misfortuneOPINION: Technology is like legs. Excellent when working but crippling when they're not.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier man challenges insurer over flood hazard maps, gets premium discountCall for greater transparency on where insurers get their information from.05 Nov 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Increasingly loud highway bridge becoming 'unnerving' to cross, truckie saysNew decking is to blame for the 'increased noise'.02 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loomMike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.31 Oct 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council saysAbout 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.30 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel bridge project wins consultancy award'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'25 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandAuckland funeral director appears in court accused of misconduct in relation to burialsToday's court appearance follows investigations into a former employee of Tipene Funerals.24 Oct 11:29 PM
New ZealandPākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to moveThe cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.22 Oct 02:56 AM
New ZealandAratu Forests plans $500k debris nets after cyclone damage in Tairāwhiti'We have learnt much from the cyclones and are determined to keep improving,' CEO says.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclonesA top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.17 Oct 07:28 AM
New ZealandDamaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 monthsThe 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Oct 11:02 PM
New Zealand'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's BayWairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.13 Oct 10:08 PM
New ZealandWhy Tairāwhiti needs a specialist emergency response teamInitiative will make region 'one of the most well-resourced' in NZ.11 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandNo NZTA funding to replace three cyclone-destroyed bridges'Some bridges did not meet the criteria, which is disappointing news for affected whānau.'11 Oct 01:39 AM
PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandStill standing after 100 years: Celebrating Tutira's hallThe heart of the Tutira community gears up for a special birthday this November.07 Oct 09:04 PM
New ZealandBest of the Bay: What Napier residents love the most – and the least – about the ‘Art Deco Capital’Napier mayor welcomes public feedback - the main gripes will be listened to.06 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay residents set to have say on public transport reforms amid ‘clear decline’There are multiple reasons for a public transport drop-off; plans to reboot the system.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandScared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/hLives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It starts with the land': Flood resilience priority for new catchment groupCommunity evening to share information and plan for stream catchment.03 Oct 04:58 AM
New ZealandMillions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sitesAn award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.02 Oct 07:03 PM
New ZealandLeaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansionThe region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe $7m cost of an ancient pā site diverting a Cyclone-related road fixPrior to starting a $7m slip repair, another solution was found but it intruded on a pā.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBack home 19 months after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged WairoaWhānau who have been out of their homes for 19 months get back the key to the door.29 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandNew classrooms at Kotemaori School ends learning from kitchen tablesThe students were unable to learn on their premises after Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Sep 10:11 PM
Markets with MadisonReinsurers almost exited New Zealand, Suncorp CEO revealsThe CEO of Suncorp Group says he convinced them to stay.29 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWeather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairsThe track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.26 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Every home needs a disaster response plan – Auckland Council bossOPINION: Many Aucklanders are still recovering from those events. Some never will.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery work nears completion in CoromandelMore than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.26 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandHinewai Ormsby: Here are HB Regional Council's flood protection prioritiesOPINION: Wairoa River bar work and installing river-monitoring cameras are a priority.23 Sep 09:15 PM
New ZealandGisborne district 'better prepared' for future floods after severe weather events of 2018-24External review of manual points to better preparedness for future floods in Tairāwhiti.23 Sep 05:00 PM
