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 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 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 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
New ZealandEast Coast lost 10 metres of shoreline from Cyclone GabrielleEffects of Cyclone Gabrielle leave East Coast with highest erosion levels in decades.07 Feb 01:28 AM
OpinionCyclone Gabrielle: NZ needs a plan to fix failing infrastructureOpinion: It was the worst storm to hit NZ in years and repairs are still going on.06 Feb 09:47 PM
WorldTropical cyclone alert issued for Southern Cook IslandsThe tropical depression has been upgraded to category 1 tropical cyclone.05 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandMan's desperate search for yacht after daring rescue during Cyclone GabrielleYachtsman lost at sea has lost everything and is still grieving for his boat a year on.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Flawed and unfair': Plan to make cyclone-hit homeowners pay for demolition hits hurdleThe plan would save the council $2 million but has been met with fierce criticism.01 Feb 03:11 AM
Politics‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquakeStaffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle anniversary set to challenge, and help, a still-grieving regionPsychologists say marking the day respectfully can be encouraging for those struggling.31 Jan 05:00 PM
TalanoaKiwi volunteers help assess damaged schools in Vanuatu after Cyclone LolaThree months after Tropical Cyclone Lola, dozens of schools remain uninhabitable.17 Jan 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Keep an eye on this one': Tropical storm looms in marine heatwaveThe southwest Pacific’s first tropical cyclone of 2024 could form by early next week.16 Jan 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWelcome mat in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit areas a sign of regional resilienceOPINION: Communities on their knees after Gabrielle have hosted the big-city exodus.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on recordThe last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.09 Jan 10:56 PM
KahuUp to 30,000 expected at Gisborne music festvalRhythm and Vines-goers urged to take care over cyclone-damaged roads.28 Dec 06:05 PM