New Zealand$5m raised! Generous Kiwis contribute to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.20 Feb 12:46 AM
New Zealand'Devoted’ mother survived breast cancer twice. She died after being swept away in floodSusane Caccioppoli, a cancer survivor, was last seen by her boyfriend on February 14.19 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Puketapu community drawn closer together through floodingPeople living in Puketapu have lost their homes, but found their community.19 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: What do the spray-painted markings mean?Emergency crews are marking abandoned properties after rescues. Here's what they mean.19 Feb 09:06 PM
KahuPuketapu locals glad to see the army convoy of suppliesSupplies arrive at the cut-off community.19 Feb 05:56 PM
New ZealandRebuild from Gabrielle underway, Hawke's Bay gang crime & Turkey moves from rescue to recovery | Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 February, 2023 The Government looks overseas for help in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, police crackdown as arrests are made for looting and rescue efforts dwindle in Turkey and Syria in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Feb 04:57 PM
New Zealand$4m raised! ASB’s massive donation for Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.19 Feb 04:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Challenges and questions ahead after GabrielleHow will improvements be paid for? And how do we build back better?19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThis little piggy went to bed, in a flooded muddy bedroom it’s claimed as its ownSometimes flood stories can sound a lot like fairytales.19 Feb 08:01 AM
PoliticsLive: 3200 still 'missing'; 59 arrests for looting, dishonesty - PM speaks on the rebuildThe Prime Minister delivers the latest on the cyclone's aftermath.19 Feb 06:02 AM
EnergyBasic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunderTelco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.19 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandCat and owner reunited after cycloneThe cat was checked by a vet and was “as healthy as anything”.19 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: Furry friends find safe haven at Hastings Racecourse after cycloneHastings racecourse becomes a hub for animal help and household donations.18 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Who are the 11 known victims?Two more deaths were confirmed by police this morning, taking toll to 11.18 Feb 11:34 PM
New Zealand'So special': Widow's priceless treasure rescued from cyclone-destroyed homeFamily, friends rally around widow whose Esk Valley home was destroyed by cyclone.18 Feb 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore 'rogue' politicians needed in NapierOPINION: They are well-intentioned but do little to rattle political cages or shake trees.18 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandAerial photos show scale of disaster in GisborneCivil Defence is running fly-overs of Tairāwhiti to assess the cyclone damage.18 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandLooting fears: Residents form blockades to protect homes; Gunfire, arrests in separate incidentResidents manning roadblocks appear to have the blessings of police and Defence Force.18 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tearful sisters reunite as isolated Hawke’s Bay villages struggle without helpThe road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.18 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandAuckland city tower collapse fears: ‘From doing nothing to over-reacting’ - evacuated residents frustratedResidents next to a tower deemed a safety risk say they've been complaining for years.18 Feb 05:50 PM
New Zealand'It sounded like an earthquake': Parents left isolated with newborn after landslide destroys access”It was unbelievable where the river had been and how high it was."18 Feb 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cyclone's cruel blow - how it will impact the economyOPINION: Fallout from these weather events will change New Zealand's economic story.18 Feb 05:38 PM
New ZealandFocus: Minister for Emergency Management surveys devastated rural areasMinister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty surveyed devastated rural areas in the Tararua and Central Hawke's Bay districts today. Video / Mark Mitchell Watch18 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandFocus: Residents in flood-ravaged Wairoa cut-off Residents in the cut-off town of Wairoa describe the moment Cyclone Gabrielle hit. Video / George Heard Watch18 Feb 05:15 AM
New ZealandAs an 81yo and her caravan were swept away in the flood, she turned to what she loved: Her crocheting81-year-old tells of miracle Cyclone Gabrielle survival after caravan swept away18 Feb 05:07 AM
New ZealandFocus: Locals fear looters in flood-stricken PuketapuCommunity meeting in Puketapu with residents wanting to set up roadblocks. Video / Mike Scott Watch18 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Tourist puts holiday on hold to help those who lost everythingTourist joins volunteer army helping Hawke's Bay residents who lost everything in cyclone.18 Feb 02:27 AM
KahuIsolated Māori communities at risk of being forgotten in responseMāori communities in rural areas are being left without resources to meet their needs.18 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: ‘Those that have power, be careful with your usage’ - Napier mayorThere was cheering and clapping in the streets of Napier as power came on yesterday.18 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: New images show extent of devastation in Esk ValleyScenes of destruction remain four days after deadly floods in valley north of Napier.18 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandFlood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMsFirst up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.17 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandAA Insurance receives thousands of weather-related claims, expects many moreThe company expects there will be a surge in claims as power and services are restored.17 Feb 10:24 PM
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
