New ZealandLandslide risk still high in Piha and Muriwai; push to fix power, water continuesAbout 20 homes evacuated in Piha last night, and an exclusion zone remains in Muriwai.17 Feb 09:48 PM
EditorialChris HydeSaturday promised a return to normality for Hawke's Bay - but the blue sky betrays usOPINION: Instead of historic planes dancing in the blue, the sound of choppers blurs.17 Feb 09:33 PM
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
