New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Tourists 'key' to rebooting economy, council's multimillion-dollar weekly roading spendDocuments have revealed more of the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle and the recovery phase.29 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew Lotto millionaire plans to use winnings to aid cyclone recoveryA Hastings woman claimed a $1 million Lotto prize.29 Mar 01:42 AM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers' moving gesture to Cyclone Gabrielle victimsThe football team honoured victims with black armbands and on-field showings.28 Mar 10:41 PM
New ZealandRed Cross donating $1 million to Wairoa communityGenerous Kiwis have so far donated more than $18 million to the fund.28 Mar 01:02 AM
OpinionFlood damage: How and where we build needs to changeOPINION: It is clear the risk of damage from climate change has increased in recent years.27 Mar 10:14 PM
KahuMum of nine thankful to Dave Letele and Pak'nSavePak’nSave announces ‘Pak Your Pantry’, an initiative to support Cyclone Gabrielle whānau.27 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Officials unsure of cost to repair SH25AWaka Kotahi's Waikato and Bay of Plenty regional manager of infrastructure delivery Jo Wilton reveals where the agency is at with repairing SH25A. Video / RNZWatch26 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandRed Cross lays out what your Cyclone Gabrielle aid donations are spent onFree psychological first aid is among the assistance enabled by Kiwis' huge generosity.24 Mar 03:11 AM
LifestyleWine and dine for a good cause: Chefs and winemakers team up for cyclone reliefAuckland's Andiamo, Wellington's Shed 5 and Queenstown's Jervois Steak House are involved.22 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow rich-lister gained consent to fell pōhutakawa at $34m clifftop mansionCouncil officer noted chasms and fissures around the cliff and an area close to the house.22 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandA dog's life after the stormSheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.21 Mar 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$34m Herne Bay mansion: Pōhutukawa felled just before Cyclone Gabrielle struckSome bystanders mistakenly thought the trees fell from a landslip event.21 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Civil Defence boss was on leave for tramping trip when cyclone hitIan Macdonald was 'out of mobile coverage'.15 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldHundreds dead as Cyclone Freddy wrecks Malawi and MozambiqueRare second landfall brings heavy rains that trigger floods and mudslides.14 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandLife in cut-off Tūtira: A month on, choppers are still a lifelineDaily life has taken on a new look after Cyclone Gabrielle in the cut-off community.14 Mar 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Doing our job': Soldiers disobeyed orders to save lives during Cyclone GabrielleDefence Force praises soldiers' initiative and courage.14 Mar 02:18 AM
New Zealand‘Surrounded by mayhem’: Residents describe post-cyclone conditions a month onResidents affected by Cyclone Gabrielle still trying to take back their lives.14 Mar 02:13 AM
New ZealandTruck convoy makes historic trip from Taupō to NapierAbout 30 trucks and trailers lined up on the Rangitāiki Plains for the 7am start.14 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandA family's pain: Their father passed then the cyclone cameThe cyclone further fuelled a whānau's grief as they mourned the loss of 'chief'.13 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuDave Letele: I'm having trouble sleeping as I really wonder how these people can get onThe community champion flew to cyclone hot spots and doesn't like what's he's seeing.13 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHistorian to give talks on Hawke’s Bay's flood plains as cyclone fundraiserTalks will be a Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser for Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund.09 Mar 10:10 PM
WorldLa Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is goneMany countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.09 Mar 04:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: We must 'prioritise brutally' and get back to basicsOPINION: Letters on school rugby, royals, doctors, Iran, and Ardie Savea.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a good use of time': Auckland emergency authorities decline further meetings with Muriwai residentsAuthorities said they can only meet residents once they have a robust update to give.08 Mar 04:46 AM
KahuDave Letele delivering on his promise to homeless whānau after floods, cycloneDave Letele's BBM charity has refitted 42 homes of affected whānau.07 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandMost Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeownersOnly the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.07 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandCrackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documentsThe resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.06 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandHuge demand for tow trucks stretches workersWorkers pushed to limit as frustration leads to some stress-related abuse.05 Mar 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTemporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic searchThey and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We are going to miss you dearly': Who are the 11 victims of Cyclone Gabrielle?Two more deaths were confirmed by police this morning, taking the toll to 11.05 Mar 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPhil O’Reilly: Five principles that should underpin the cyclone rebuildWhy growth, immigration, better planning laws and PPPs are key to the rebuild.04 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: 'Culvert Cop' who survived being swept away in Auckland floodsFormer policeman John Purkis was swept down a culvert during Auckland’s January floods and managed to survive. Video / NZ Herald Watch04 Mar 04:00 PM
TalanoaVanuatu residents ‘exhausted’ after two cyclones in three daysNi-Vanuatu residents have emerged battered but still standing.04 Mar 03:38 AM
New Zealand‘I didn’t care about drowning, I just had to save my mokos’ - cyclone survivorBattling neck-high flood waters, Jim McIlroy put the live of his mokos ahead of his own.04 Mar 03:00 AM