TravelChaos for flyers again: Auckland Airport flights suspended because of ground-handling safety fearsFour domestic services were able arrive at the airport today as winds disrupted travel.14 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Horrific flooding in Hawke's Bay from aboveAn aerial view shows extensive flooding in the Hawke's Bay region. Video / Photography by CorenaWatch14 Feb 05:36 AM
New Zealand'It’s been a tough day': Race to evacuate Kaipara residents before high tideHundreds of Dargaville residents have been evacuated as the town braces for high tide.14 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandWaipapa family ‘traumatised’ after trees crash on to homeSon Liam hit on head by falling ceiling; branch punches hole in roof.14 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
BusinessCyclone Gabrielle: Govt relaxes lending rules for emergency financeCCCFA laws tweaked to help peopleaffected by cyclone and floods get overdrafts and loans.14 Feb 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The challenge ahead for PM Hipkins’ handling of Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: So far so good - Hipkins knows a thing or two from Covid about crisis governing.14 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Workers trapped on roof in Hastings for hoursPeople in a worker scheme in Hastings have been trapped on a roof since 8am this morning. Video / NZ Herald Watch14 Feb 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under waterHardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.14 Feb 03:56 AM
Politics‘We aren’t out of the woods yet’: Minister's cyclone warning to ParliamentAll parties supported the declaration of the national state of emergency.14 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandWhangārei family's home becomes an island after slip causes major floodingMud and water is flowing across Whareora Road as Cyclone Gabrielle causes disruption.14 Feb 03:43 AM
New Zealand'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cowsCows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.14 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandHomes fall down hill at Karekare Beach, road washed awayIt's a beautiful community and this is an absolute tragedy, says Sir Bob Harvey14 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Frightening moment bridge bends, obliterated by floodsThe bridge on Rakaiatai Road, near Dannevirke is no match for the swollen Manawatu River. Video / Supplied Watch14 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandFocus: Cyclone Gabrielle's harrowing impact on AucklandCyclone Gabrielle has caused power outages across Auckland, damaged homes and has isolated parts of the region due to landslips and flooding. Video / NZ Herald / SuppliedWatch14 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Live tracking, rainfall stats, region-by-region warnings, shelter locations, train and bus servicesThe entire North Island is now under or facing heavy rain and/or strong wind warnings.14 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandNapier evacuations: Emergency services scrambling to rescue 'multiple people'Helicopters and boats are being used to access stranded residents in the region.14 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandShaky ground: Residents still evacuated as inspectors unable to inspect towerStrong winds buffeting Auckland mean it's not yet safe for inspectors to look at tower.14 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Waiheke Island cut offSlips have caused road closures and there is no power at Matiatia Ferry Terminal.14 Feb 12:00 AM
TalanoaPeople stranded on roofs: 'I don't know if they've been rescued'Emergency services are scrambling to get to people stranded on roofs after heavy flooding.13 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandFocus: Full force of Cyclone Gabrielle revealed as sweeps North IslandCyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region leaving one firefighter missing, and residents in Kumeū inundated again. Video / NZ Herald Watch13 Feb 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Crying, screaming': Tree smashes into family home, missing children by metres'I just knew that my kids were upstairs and I just needed to get to them.'13 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews working to rescue people stranded in Hawke's BayA state of emergency has been declared by the mayors of Napier and Hastings.13 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: What the national state of emergency meansThis is the third time in NZ history a National State of Emergency has been declared.13 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: Cyclone Gabrielle devastates parts of the North Island Cyclone Gabrielle devastates parts of the North Island. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied Watch13 Feb 10:40 PM
PoliticsLuxon supports national state of emergency, calls for 'multi-decade' climate change effortEmergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty signed a national state of emergency today.13 Feb 10:34 PM
PoliticsStorms force MPs to consider suspending Parliament for a weekMPs met today to discuss a break from Parliament in light of the unprecedented storm.13 Feb 10:16 PM
PhotosCyclone Gabrielle photos: Damage in NorthlandCyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage to the North Island and wild winds and rain lash the region. 13 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandBoatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescuedThe navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.13 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cutsTens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.13 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandEmergency rations: what to eat when you’re hunkering downIt's all about using what you have and making the best of it.13 Feb 09:31 PM
PhotosCyclone Gabrielle photos: Widespread devastation in Hawke's Bay Cyclone Gabrielle has caused devastating damage to regions around the North Island.13 Feb 09:25 PM
New Zealand'The house was shaking': Piha cut off after night of slips, heavy rainNorth Piha has been cut off by chest-deep flooding and slips, trapping residents.13 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandGisborne Road washed out after culvert blocked by logsWaimata Valley Rd in Gisborne has washed out after the culvert got blocked by logs causing the river to go over the road. Video / Tiara GrayndlerWatch13 Feb 08:53 PM
