New ZealandHawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting processStreamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.09 Jun 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut offBridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Cliff on the left, dropout on the right': Classrooms set to be transportedStudents got a glimpse of their new home before it makes a massive journey.21 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe will not prosecute Fenz over Muriwai firefighters' deaths in landslideDave van Zwanenberg and Craig Stevens died during Cyclone Gabrielle.15 May 11:40 PM
New ZealandGisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farmsBridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandProperty boom: Gisborne region soars in home consents and salesHuge amount of property market "positivity" after a tough 2023.03 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsGovernment told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roadsCouncil tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'So lucky to survive': Car owner shares story behind memorable cyclone photographThe powerful image ran on the front of Hawke's Bay Today and the Herald after the flood.28 Apr 04:36 AM
New ZealandKnowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expertTe Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.18 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandJoseph Ahuriri mystery: ‘Disappointing’ end to HB beach search'I want to acknowledge the resilience of his family,'16 Apr 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCrime, cyclone, scams and floods impact insuranceStress, scams and weather disasters significantly impacted multi-billion dollar business.11 Apr 01:03 AM
New ZealandGisborne brawl, mental health calls and Cyclone Gabrielle review | Focus Morning Bulletin March 26, 2024Gang member killed in Gisborne brawl named, cops prepare to pull back from distress calls and the Prime Minister addresses findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch25 Mar 06:47 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
WorldCoastal residents warned to prepare for Cyclone MeganAlert for Australia's Northern Territory comes a month after ex-tropical Cyclone Lincoln.16 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandImages of Karekare before and after Cyclone GabrielleSmall slips have been repaired. Damage is very visible to the road, but it is functional.07 Mar 07:20 PM
Kahu'Everybody bailed out, except the guy holding Craig’s hand': Police officer nominated for bravery awardPolice who comforted critically injured fireman and a pensioner nominated for awards.17 Feb 07:04 AM
New ZealandStranded, no word from from family: How emergency responders reacted to Cyclone GabrielleIan Macdonald talks about the biggest emergency response of his career.17 Feb 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAre we doing enough to future proof NZ against extreme weather events?OPINION: Impacts of severe weather events need to be anticipated in future planning.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEast Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone GabrielleMore than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.15 Feb 04:00 AM
KahuAt 5am, the siren sounded during which a karanga was heardTe Karaka remembers the night Gabrielle changed their lives forever.14 Feb 10:58 PM
KahuGisborne remembers as Gabrielle's wounds still impact communitiesCrowds acknowledge a year since Cyclone Gabrielle struck Tairāwhiti.14 Feb 10:45 PM
KahuMarae stands empty and can't be used for tangihangaOne year on from Gabrielle, families still in limbo13 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandRemembering the victims of Cyclone GabrielleRemembering the 11 people who died during Cyclone Gabrielle last year. Video / BBC / ITV / 7 News / Fox News / SKY NewsWatch13 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle miracle: How a massive sinkhole near HB coastline saved livesCyclone survival stories continue to come out - including gratitude for a sinkhole.13 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandFocus: Cyclone Gabrielle one year onCommunities across the country look back on the biggest storm to hit New Zealand this century. Video / Corey Fleming / Zoe McIntosh / Getty ImagesWatch12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM announces $63m funding for Cyclone Gabrielle silt and debris removalUrgent work to clean up cyclone-affected regions will continue, thanks to a $63m boost.11 Feb 01:33 AM
New Zealand'A bit run down': Tourists at reopened winery blissfully unaware of cyclone'It’s taken a lot of hard work by so many people to get where we are today.'10 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rollercoaster': National abandons support for new category for flooded homeownersAn idea Ruth hoped would get her home out of the red zone was supported on campaign trail.10 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.10 Feb 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslideA torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrua Bay House Collapse: Lucky to be alive"Lucky to be alive and unlucky to be in a landslide" Australians Cheryl and Darren Gilroy were overcome with emotion when they visited Orua Bay a year after their bach collapsed. The couple and Cheryl's mother nearly lost their lives. Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Feb 04:00 PM
