New ZealandChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
New ZealandCouple broke through house ceiling to escape rising water before tragedy: ‘She disappeared underwater, under the house’Woman still missing after property she was housesitting was suddenly inundated.15 Feb 08:35 AM
New Zealand'Multiple bodies': Witnesses fear death toll far higher in hardest-hit zoneResidents of Napier’s Bay View claim they saw several bodies washed away.15 Feb 08:29 AM
New ZealandAuthorities weighing options for getting fuel to hard-hit regionsEnergy Minister Megan Woods describes fuel as a 'lifeline service'.15 Feb 07:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Terrifying moment mum, young kids battle raging flood current to get to safetyStay put and hope the weather gods are kind, or risk raging floods to assure safety.15 Feb 06:55 AM
New ZealandFacebook page set up to help people find missing Hawke's Bay loved onesPolice say there are 1442 people that have been listed as uncontactable.15 Feb 06:37 AM
PoliticsCyclone Gabrielle: All parties back review into forestry slashMomentum builds for major review into forestry practices following devastating cyclones.15 Feb 06:25 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Corrections staff forced by weather to sleep in empty prison wingSeveral prisons suffered damage or leaks in the weather carnage.15 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Auckland residents still out of their homes over risk of tower collapseEngineers have reassessed tower at risk of collapsing but residents not yet allowed back.15 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Frightening moment family battles raging floods Frightening moment mum and five kids battle raging floods to get to safety. Video / Dayna NukuWatch15 Feb 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Devastation widespread': 160,000 still without power in North IslandPM Chris Hipkins is likely to visit flood-hit areas in coming days.15 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Kia kaha Hawke’s Bay’ - Waiohiki faces a long recovery after two days of devastationEveryone with a critical illness has been evacuated from the flood-destroyed settlement15 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandPowerless: About 40,000 still without power in Hawke’s BayExpect further delays with power.15 Feb 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsCyclone Gabrielle: More fibre in infrastructure diet might be neededHold the line: How can we build a more resilient system?15 Feb 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDamage to $7b horticulture industry expected to be significantTrees and vines at risk of suffocation from silt, structural damage stocktake underway.15 Feb 04:40 AM
AirlinesAir NZ mercy mission to storm-hit GisborneAirline's recovery starts again after setback yesterday.15 Feb 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHeavy metal: Qantas brings in A380 to clear backlog across the TasmanAustralian carrier hoping to clear backlog within days.15 Feb 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsElon Musk's Starlink internet proves value in cyclone-struck regionsDespite chaos, some Starlink users reporting stable connections.15 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: RSEs evacuated safely in Fernhill49 Samoan RSEs had to abandon their belongings after camp flooded.15 Feb 04:11 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Chris Hipkins set to give update on damage and response effortsFocus Live: PM Chris Hipkins set to give update on damage and response efforts. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Feb 04:08 AM
New Zealand'Multiple bodies': Child among at least four dead, over 1400 people can’t be reachedResidents of Napier’s Bay View claim they saw several bodies washed away.15 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandFocus: Muriwai local describes horrific moment slip hitA Muriwai local describes the horrific moment a slip almost took out his house. Video / George HeardWatch15 Feb 04:03 AM
New ZealandFirst photos: What Esk Valley looks like after 7m of water went throughHundreds of people have now been rescued by emergency services.15 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandPiha local narrowly escapes death as home reduced to rubbleMarine Parade has more than a dozen homes still submerged in water that will not drain.15 Feb 03:38 AM
New Zealand'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whalesOne of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.15 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Crushed in my house, everything gone!' - Body found in house after Muriwai slip, artist tells of heroic rescueVolunteer firefighter and local vet Dave van Zwanenberg went missing after the incident15 Feb 03:23 AM
New Zealand'I genuinely thought they were all gone': Family cling to log for eight hours in floodwatersA Hawke’s Bay family, including a 7-year-old boy, are lucky to be alive.15 Feb 03:21 AM
TalanoaOrchard workers swim through floodwaters, hold on to trees to get to safety"I nearly gave up, but then I thought of my mum and dad back home".15 Feb 03:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: Jaw-dropping video from space reveals Gabrielle's deadly track to NZIncredible footage from space shows how Cyclone Gabrielle grew and turned into NZ's path.15 Feb 03:01 AM
New ZealandHastings RSE worker’s story of escape from Cyclone Gabrielle floodingAsomuamua Lauano was one of about 40 RSE workers and several locals trapped.15 Feb 02:55 AM
LifestylePrincess Anne’s message for Kiwis affected by Cyclone Gabrielle Princess Anne’s message for Kiwis after visiting Cyclone Gabrielle response staff. Video / TVNZWatch15 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandFocus: Thousands evacuate as Cyclone Gabrielle sweeps the countryMore than 10,000 people have been displaced up and down the North Island in the wake of what's been dubbed the "storm of the century". Video / NZ Herald / Supplied Watch15 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandMore for stormwater, less for communities: Auckland Council draft budget out for public consultationCouncillors say they cannot get financial details on big-ticket spending.15 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Massive power outages strengthen the case for burying power linesNearly 225,000 people across NZ lost power as the cyclone hit the nation.15 Feb 01:32 AM
