New ZealandFlood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolishedSeven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.24 Nov 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Striking distance': Less than 60mm of rain needed for Napier to have wettest year yetThe Hawke's Bay city is on the cusp of breaking a rainfall record ahead of the weekend.23 Nov 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHomeowner fumes at lack of action over cliff collapseA man who owns a home above a startling slip waits and waits for council action.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay borderThis was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.19 Nov 12:10 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's BayHeavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.18 Nov 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Behind the scenes of the office buying $110m of cyclone-smashed homes140 homeowners in Hawke's Bay are meeting the teams that will buy their flooded homes.18 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandFlood threat looming over Anzac Parade residents'If we knew then what we know now, I think we may have reconsidered buying this place.'18 Nov 10:15 PM
WorldDeath toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130At least 130 are dead as heavy rains triggered 'flooding seen only once every 100 years'.18 Nov 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGivealittle donation record: Who got the most support?More than ever before was raised through the online platform, despite a challenging year.16 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandShellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin causeNZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.15 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood: Hundreds may be eligible to join legal case as five sue for $3.95mLaw firm says if it becomes a class action, it could cover another 350 plaintiffs.14 Nov 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: Alarming state of red-stickered cliff-top house that's not condemnedThe Herald saw an alarming sight when it flew a drone over the sea on Friday last week.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months earlyThe reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.12 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandPutting Robbie Williams at the Mission was a match made in the mirrorREVIEW: 25,000 roared, many for eight hours, as a concert phenomenon continues.11 Nov 07:58 PM
New Zealand‘It’s hard on those children:’ Hawke’s Bay pupils flooded out of classrooms for second timePrincipal: "We’ve been quite the refugee school."09 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandVideo: ‘Twice in one year is unbelievable’ - homes flooded in northern Hawke’s Bay"I’ve never seen water like this before."07 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandWairoa flooding: State Highways reopened as clean up beginsMajor state highways have reopened after rain caused flooding in Hawke's Bay.07 Nov 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFighting to keep the tide back: Meng Foon, King's Counsel barrister, businessmanEx-tropical cyclone Lola which struck in the last few days battered the shoreline.02 Nov 02:01 AM
New ZealandNorth Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seasThe worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.26 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandGiving back to the community important to Ōtaki farming familyMax Lutz and his family have been heavily involved in the community.25 Oct 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTūhoe claim Genesis management ‘far more destructive than Gabrielle’Genesis Energy denies causing damage to the lake environment.24 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's Counsel barrister battling authorities over his $6.2m Matakana estate's seawall"Reserve land would be at risk of being washed away, so the public would be the loser."24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They could have done better' - Mayor Wayne Brown reacts to MetService review of Auckland floodsThe review concluded that the forecaster's models performed poorly.23 Oct 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar tollScientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecastingAn internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus unveils tool to help it face the next big natural disasterPlus: Spark, One and 2degrees update on their post-Gabrielle efforts to boost resilience.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Domain's ugly pop-up ponds: The outlook for sport, major events"The Domain is definitely not looking as attractive as it usually does" - deputy mayor.21 Oct 05:57 AM
New ZealandCoromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protectionMore funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.18 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandOwners of flood-damaged homes fear buyouts will leave them in debtMany residents will have to pay for a mortgage on a house they no longer own.16 Oct 06:39 AM
New ZealandCops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'11 Oct 10:18 PM
WorldDeath toll rises after icy flood swept through India’s Himalayan northeastA glacial lake burst in India’s Himalayan northeast, forcing thousands to flee.07 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandWater, water everywhere: What candidates have to say to flooded business ownerRotorua MP candidates respond to Bryce Allan's story.03 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandApprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homesThere is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.28 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
