OpinionOpinion: Some NZ homes are becoming uninsurable due to natural disastersOPINION: There’s no general requirement in NZ that insurers cover anyone’s home.21 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandTwo public reserves and kiwi sanctuary reopen in Hawke's BayThe popular reserves have reopened with stunning walks and even a kiwi creche.03 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMartin Williams: Hawke’s Bay is juggling several crisesOPINION: Councillors accept that rates cannot keep spiralling up.21 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandWhy portable office cabins are being stored on a cyclone-hit property near NapierThe row of portable office cabins has been piquing the curiosity of passing motorists.18 Jul 09:12 AM
New ZealandHow to care for pets during a disaster: Workshops to be held across NZThe training will be offered in workshops around the country.09 Jul 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 11:53 PM
World'Everything is destroyed': Hurricane strikes JamaicaHurricane Beryl is churning menacingly over Jamaica as a category 4 storm.03 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructureOPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closedThousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.26 Jun 06:24 AM
New ZealandEmergency coordination system work halted by public sector cutsThe system is similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.25 Jun 12:14 AM
KahuWaipatu Marae welcomes Governor-General for tour of cyclone damageDame Cindy Kiro is visiting the East Coast to assess damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.19 Jun 06:59 PM
PoliticsSimeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councilsNZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.19 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandSearch for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boatiesThe Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.18 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandDramatic change: Photos of much-loved but unsafe waterfall shows huge height differenceThe area is unsafe due to big damage, slips and tree falls.14 Jun 06:00 PM
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
