PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘In danger of not being repairable’: Resolution sought for closed Tolaga Bay WharfThe wharf has been closed since Cyclone Hale in 2023, only reopening partway in 2024.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoastguard mission helps albatross blown off course by Cyclone VaianuThe juvenile albatross was nursed back to health after being discovered in paddock.30 Apr 10:41 PM
New ZealandAlbatross blown off course by Cyclone VaianuAn albatross needing treatment after being blown off course during Cyclone Vaianu was released off Hawke's Bay on Thursday.Watch30 Apr 03:29 AM
OpinionAn ‘ordinary’ storm with outsize impacts – what made Wellington’s deluge so intense?22 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Anyone involved should be ashamed': Mohaka River safety system stolen during cyclone19 Apr 11:44 PM
PremiumAucklandLife-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warnings19 Apr 09:34 PM
PremiumNew ZealandCan I refuse to go to work during a state of emergency? What the experts say17 Apr 02:21 AM
Opinion‘Cry wolf’ declarations risk diminishing future states of emergencies – Craig Little16 Apr 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialChris HydeEditorial: The danger of individualism in a cyclone warningOPINION: If you're asked to leave in a state of emergency, the answer is simple. Leave.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSaipan residents told to shelter in place as Super Typhoon Sinlaku closes in tonightThe US has already supported a request for a federal emergency declaration.14 Apr 09:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu Whakatāne evacuations praised as 'well‑founded' after stormAbout 270 Ōhope and Thornton homes were evacuated ahead of peak tides. 14 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I've lost Ivy': Bereaved mum recalls floodwaters sweeping daughter away after 'no warning'Family awoke to ankle-deep water in their home. Within 30 minutes it was at chest height.13 Apr 09:19 PM
New ZealandStates of emergency lift as New Zealand moves into cyclone recovery stageCommunities are helped to return to normal.13 Apr 06:57 AM
New ZealandStorm in a teacup or serious threat? Why Northland keeps declaring emergenciesNorthland state of emergency lifted but more are likely amid future weather events.13 Apr 06:57 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon hits back at Wairoa mayor over 'woke' comment'I’ll happily wear a woke label this time if it means we didn’t lose anyone’s lives' - PM.13 Apr 06:31 AM
New Zealand'It was torture': Survivor describes desperate attempt to hold on to friend in deadly floodwatersThe pair were swept into floodwaters after the Esk Valley home they were in disintegrated.13 Apr 05:06 AM
New ZealandMeteorologist explains 'stunning' pink phenomenon before cycloneSkies across Northland were illuminated as Cyclone Vaianu approached.13 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dashcam captures crash in cyclone rainstorm, driver claims barrier stopped high-speed smash Footage shows the ute spinning and debris scattering across SH1.13 Apr 04:00 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon speaks as Cyclone Vaianu clean-up continues Local states of emergency are being revoked while some highways remain blocked. 13 Apr 02:45 AM
New Zealand'I made the choice to stay': Why many Hawke’s Bay residents ignored evacuation orders'Here in Te Awanga, we all stayed because we’ve been through it before.'13 Apr 01:50 AM
New ZealandExtreme weather scientists warn of impending funding droughtOnly $67m of $463m in Endeavour climate funding targets extreme weather.13 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandŌhope residents begin clean-up after Cyclone Vaianu lashes coastFamilies returned to their beachfront homes after weekend evacuation orders were issued.13 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandMayor defends cyclone response as clean-up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 11:22 PM
New ZealandLuxon says fuel supply secure into mid-May as war and price pain drags into 7th week The PM says oil importers are confident about orders past mid-May.12 Apr 09:10 PM
New ZealandKiwis urged to not see weather warnings as ‘crying wolf’Residents urged to be wary of cry-wolf syndrome as Northland fared better than expected.12 Apr 09:07 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay and Tararua's cyclone extremes – a 194km/h gust, 253mm of rainHighest gust in an area where people live was 126km/h in Mahia, where power is now out.12 Apr 08:47 PM
New ZealandNZ 'getting a cyclone season': Is this now a regular thing?Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.12 Apr 07:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 13, 2026Morning Headlines | Government says 'no room for complacency' in Cyclone Vaianu response, and Auckland's rail network closed for testing | Monday, April 13, 2026.Watch12 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandStates of emergency continue overnight as Cyclone Vaianu risk remainsGale-force winds and large coastal swells are set to continue.12 Apr 08:37 AM
New ZealandProperty in Te Aroha floods as river bursts following Cyclone VaianuResidents in Te Aroha battle the aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu as the overflowing river floods. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 07:12 AM
New Zealand'Never been more scared in my life': Ōhope couple flee home as Vaianu batters Bay of PlentyKylee Kast had to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu's winds suddenly intensified.12 Apr 06:00 AM
