'Too soon to say' if stormwater system upgrades needed after Waihī Beach floods
The mayor says there are upcoming projects that may help protect against future flooding.
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Hawke’s Bay councillors back staff as confusion over recovery bills continues
Perfect paperwork 'absurd' when staff are standing in rising rivers, they argue.
Flooded Waihī Beach pensioner flats may not be safe for months
'They left with the clothes on their back.'
Millions pumped into fog cannons, flooding in Waihī & tourists find Madeline McCann 'shrine' | Focus Morning Bulletin: 30 May, 2023
The Government is set to invest millions in fog cannons, civil defense responses to a flooded Waihī beach and tourists find a bizarre Madeline McCan 'shrine' in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
The slow road to the Civil Defence review
The terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.
‘Swimming in sewage’: Stormwater conference faces ‘hard lessons’
'I apologise for any recent trauma that this presentation might trigger.'
Christchurch drink-spikers named, potential new youth crime laws & car crashes into Downing St | Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 May, 2023
Mama Hooch sexual predators finally named, what the Police Minsiter’s doing about rising youth crime and car crashes into gates of downing street in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
AI: Google expands flood warning system to cover New Zealand
Artificial intelligence will provide up to seven days warning, tech giant says.
Cyclone poll: Support for compensation for those forced out of homes by natural disasters
Central government a more popular option for payouts compared to local government.
One hundred days in, still a long way to go for Tararua's recovery
A lot of work is going on behind the scenes.
Still here, still working, still together: The stunning recovery of the Esk Church
The clang of a church bell rang on Tuesday morning, as if to say, "I'm still standing".
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
Rangitīkei school to reopen after flood clean-up
Marton School staff spent Monday cleaning up after wild weather hit the district.
'Uncharted territory': Why Cyclone Gabrielle will kill fruit trees for years to come
“There’s not a lot of information about what to do - it's uncharted territory."
Need help? A business mentor is at hand
A free mentoring service could help Hawke's Bay business owners get back on their feet.
Shaneel Lal: Ethical influencers do exist
Some have a moral compass, work hard, and with brands that align with their values.
Flooding in Italy leaves 14 people dead
At least 13,000 people have had to evacuate from their home.
Italian floods: What travellers need to know
How to navigate Europe's severe floods and airport strikes.
Northland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair funding
Budget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.
High-performance $110,000 Tesla listed for $1 reserve - so what’s the catch?
The stunning 4WD high-performance plug-in was damaged in the Auckland floods.
Produce company predicts about $30m in losses after cyclone
Floods severely affect group’s Hawke’s Bay plantings.
Budget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?
The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?
Lighthouse walkway at Cape Rēinga re-opens after storm damage
The road to the Taputaputa campground remains closed due to slips.
Editorial: Poor suffer as the world churns
Opinion: Our editorial on the lasting effects of extreme weather on the poorest.
What Infrastructure NZ wants to see in the Budget
'NZ needs to grow up and accept the costs if we are going to build a prosperous future.'
Cyclone-hit homeowners respond to $100m to improve stopbanks
'It is just a matter of feeling safe': Flood victim's unanswered questions.
Can Budget 2023 break political stalemate?
Opinion: Our editorial on the high stakes riding on Budget 2023.
Analysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than others
Weather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.
Gumboots for a good cause: Puketapu fundraiser spreads joy for flood-hit community
Punters donned their best wellies for a good cause.
Cyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition react
Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.
PM and ministers tour flood-hit Pan Pac; business could resume as early as August
Ministers saw where the stopbank breached, causing widespread damage to the plant.
Ngāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an option
Iwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.
Focus: Nearly $1 billion to be spent on flooding and cyclone recovery
PM Hipkins, Grant Robertson and an array of other ministers and local MPs announce plans to splash $941m in Budget 2023 to rebuild communities after various floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Warren Buckland
'Just amazing': The gems bringing back some sparkle for flood victims
Deep in the silt, she found her treasures and "bawled". But how to clean them?