Flood fallout: Council plots new build rules for storm-lashed areas
People want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.
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Focus: PM Hipkins reacts to findings from the IPCA investigation into the Parliament protest
PM Chris Hipkins reacts to the findings from the IPCA investigation into the Parliament protest while on a visit to Auckland's Chelsea Sugar Factory. Video / NZ Herald
Wait times increase at Whanganui Hospital's emergency department
'It’s not really a quick, simple answer as to why those waiting times have increased.'
Emergency services responding to three-car crash on SH3
Waka Kotahi are warning delays in the area are likely.
Auckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm response
There was scrambling on a massive scale by mid-afternoon, said Phil Wilson.
State Highway 3 closed after serious crash in Taranaki
Emergency services rushed to the scene around 4.20pm.
Three killed in rented campervan crash; fire brigade speak on devastating call-out
The Herald understands the occupants are from overseas.
'Terrible tragedy': Horror night sees six people killed in road crashes
Roads closed, diversions in place after a tragic night on country's roads.
Tragic night of road crashes, emergency housing crisis & signs of youth crime programme working | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 April, 2023
At least six dead after a tragic night on roads across NZ, 24,000 applicants for emergency housing and the signs that youth crime programme is helping tamariki not re-offend in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Documents reveal chaotic scenes at Auckland Council during flood
Emails from the day of the record-breaking January floods have been released to RNZ.
'System failure': Damning Auckland flood review finds lack of leadership by mayor, council
“This unprecedented event unfolded with extraordinary speed. Minutes mattered."
Simon Wilson: Hey Wayne, fixing dysfunction starts at the top
The flood report tells Auckland's mayor and his council they all have to do better.
Project Auckland: Flood protection at work
The transformation of a park involved a vast system to deal with 1-in-100-year deluges.
School holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecast
It may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.
Project Auckland: Resilience key in housing - Kāinga Ora
The recent floods have made Kāinga Ora determined to push on with future-proofed housing.
Project Auckland: Opportunity costs lie in flood and cyclone response
Weather events have left the city with significant damage to public and private assets.
‘Can’t understand the lack of respect’: Ram-raiders hit gift shop owned by volunteer fire chief
‘Armful’ of watches taken, but jewellery ignored after stolen ute used to smash grille.
Focus: Innocent driver injured after car flees police
Innocent driver injured after fleeing driver smashes into vehicle in South Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
The feeling of being left alone - Hawke’s Bay’s disaster within a disaster
To restore confidence, it's time for the Civil Defence Joint Committee to step aside.
Fenz in Northland receive chainsaws to aid their work
Stihl Whangārei gives away 15 chainsaws to firefighters in Northland.
RNZ to get $25.7m in new funding, new strategy unveiled
RNZ will get $25.7m in new funding, half to run a new platform.
Disgusted! Four defibrillators stolen in Napier
At least four life-saving defibrillators were stolen in Napier in three weeks.
$1b developer can build 422-unit Riverhead retirement project
Objections from Crown, territorial agencies to big project mainly resolved by agreement.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tourists 'key' to rebooting economy, council's multimillion-dollar weekly roading spend
Documents have revealed more of the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle and the recovery phase.
Napier City Rovers' moving gesture to Cyclone Gabrielle victims
The football team honoured victims with black armbands and on-field showings.
Iwi urges people to stay off roads as Cape Rēinga blaze still burns
Multiple fire crews have been called to the remote scrub fire at Cape Rēinga.
Cyclone Civil Defence response scales back, but the work continues
The transitional phase doesn’t mean the emergency response has ended.
Flood damage: How and where we build needs to change
OPINION: It is clear the risk of damage from climate change has increased in recent years.
One person dead after workplace incident near Whanganui
Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident about 11.40am on Monday.
Healthcare and aroha being choppered to rural communities
Seeing the need through a cultural lens critical to mission’s success.
Colliding with cattle and landing in ditches: The state of Northlanders' driving
A motorhome rolling and a car colliding with cattle were among the reported incidents.
Arrests and drink-driving at Whangamatā Beach Hop
The vast majority of participants were well-behaved and enjoyed a great weekend.
Man in critical condition after Hastings motorbike crash
Two are in critical condition after separate crashes near Hastings on Friday and Saturday.
Navy divers to help in search for missing man Joseph Ahuriri
Joseph Ahuriri was last spotted near Napier on the same morning as Cyclone Gabrielle.