New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle three months on: Flashbacks, paradise lost and long winter aheadDeep feelings of heartbreak and loss remain three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReturn or rebuild: The different paths Hawke’s Bay most flood-damaged schools are takingIt might take three years, but kids' laughter will ring out at Omahu School again.05 May 02:22 AM
New ZealandThe cyclone, the $40,000 grants, and the mysterious people deciding who gets themThey were steamrolled by silt and rain. Now they're in a new fight - over grants.04 May 10:24 PM
New ZealandClosed catchment causing chaos on Mannington Rd"It’s just ridiculous, and it's spreading."04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandInteractive map shows bird's-eye view of flooding, silt damage in Hawke’s Bay and TairāwhitiMap was created by Dragonfly Data Science in partnership with Social Wellbeing Agency.04 May 06:19 AM
KahuMarae containers packed with emergency supplies for top of the south MāoriThe containers house generators, portable loos and showers and BBQs.03 May 07:13 PM
New ZealandLive: Whakatāne River highest in four years, BoP gorge to remain closed overnightThe Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.03 May 07:55 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentIkea-linked Dutch forestry giants buy 1600ha more landMinisterial inquiry into destructive slash examining what needs to change.03 May 05:30 AM
EducationStudents called out for AI cheating, Cabinet minister jumps ship & Parliament protest today | Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 May, 2023Top students deny AI cheating, wild weather sees insurance claims skyrocket and police monitoring protest action at Parliament today in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch02 May 05:48 PM
New ZealandPossible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floodsNational won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.01 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandShowers and cloudy periods in store for Northland after storm easesA catamaran broke free of its mooring and thousands were without power in Northland.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Part of SH1 closed at Dome Valley, Harbour Bridge could close if wind worsensNorthland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.30 Apr 04:25 AM
New ZealandLive: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two daysAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.29 Apr 10:21 PM
New Zealand'They looked after me': Willie Apiata gives back to the cyclone-impacted East CoastThe Victoria Cross recipient has raised $200,000 for cyclone-impacted families.29 Apr 08:59 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings upgraded: Upper North Island, Bay of Plenty in firing lineHeavy downpours coming over next few days, with possible flooding; slips expected.29 Apr 09:07 AM
New Zealand'Prepare for the worst': Aucklanders warned as tropical storm approachesWind gusts are forecast to frequently approach or exceed 70km/h this weekend.28 Apr 06:50 PM
New ZealandFocus: Tropical storm to bear down on North IslandAn atmospheric river is set to unpack a torrid week of wet weather on Auckland and surrounding regions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Apr 10:59 PM
KahuChief Ombudsman talks to cyclone-hit communitiesPeter Boshier's tour continues in Tāmaki Makaurau next week.27 Apr 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaipatiki Holiday Park nears re-opening dateMonths of back-breaking work will hopefully pay off for Shane and Fay Ashforth.26 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandThousands of state houses on flood prone land, more going upMore than 15 per cent of state housing is on flood-prone land.25 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandFlood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debrisThe community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.25 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandHorizons starting flood resilience projectsThe work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow to rebuild Hawke's Bay after Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: There is no such thing as a 'stable' area on the East Coast, writes Cam Wylie.23 Apr 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDesign for Living: New designs for flexible streetsBright ideas that make cities better: flexible streets.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEnvironment Minister allows Auckland Council reprieve on Government intensification push after floods, cyclone'Extension to enable staff to investigate flooding impacts and its implications': Parker21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20mTauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.21 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlood fallout: Council plots new build rules for storm-lashed areasPeople want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor changes underway for Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence when Gabrielle hitA new review has been announced, but one from 18 months ago had already found problems.19 Apr 10:26 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm responseThere was scrambling on a massive scale by mid-afternoon, said Phil Wilson.18 Apr 06:12 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay growers need rule change to burn flood debrisRegional council faces difficult decision about debris.18 Apr 04:35 AM
OpinionThe Hits: Destruction brings a tear to the eyeI thought of the people still coming to terms with such immeasurable loss.18 Apr 02:01 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Supermarket vouchers help cyclone victims recoverHawke’s Bay residents tap into $150,000 gift card fund to restock the pantry.14 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandEmergency management chair found out about Auckland floods from daughterHowick councillor Sharon Stewart says the flood is a wake-up call for the council.12 Apr 11:31 PM
RoyalsDamning Auckland flood report, Three Waters re-brand & Wellington's million-dollar mistake | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 April, 2023 Damning Auckland flood report calls out failings, Government ready to reveal Three Waters re-brand and Wellington Council's million dollar mistake in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch12 Apr 05:23 PM
