EditorialChris HydeSaturday promised a return to normality for Hawke's Bay - but the blue sky betrays usOPINION: Instead of historic planes dancing in the blue, the sound of choppers blurs.17 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandFlooded Hawke’s Bay cemetery exposes graves, bones in OmahuOmahu residents are dealing with exposed graves and bones found in the debris.17 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandDon’t expect gold-plated roading fixes after cyclone, Kelvin Davis saysPM Chris Hipkins has promised repairs for Tairawhiti, so what about Te Tai Tokerau?17 Feb 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cyclone Gabrielle unifies, but we must help the helpersOPINION: Letters on mystery balloons, Wayne Brown, escaped prisoners, and Three Waters.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: We need to be proactive in maintaining infrastructureJohn Roughan fears the storms will stop the Government’s retreat from Three Waters17 Feb 04:00 PM
Kahu'It's a mess here': Plea for help to clean up Wairoa maraeTakitimu-Waihirere marae in Wairoa needs urgent help with clean-up.17 Feb 07:37 AM
New ZealandLakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilantPeople are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.17 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandFlooding has 'catastrophic' effect on livestockThe floods have brought 'absolutely harrowing' tales of people's animals drowning.17 Feb 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Water came up quick': 12-hour ordeal trapped on house bus roof“We are lucky we had a skylight . . . that is what saved us."16 Feb 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Bright shining light': Mum who lost 2yo in flood - this tragedy has 'cost us everything'"Our children are our life. We take pride in our complete devotion to our babies."16 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandBeaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilantPeople urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.16 Feb 10:48 PM
New ZealandTemporary morgue set up at Napier Port amid fears over cyclone victimsIt is feared more people will be found dead in devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle.16 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandNapier resident tells of devastation and isolationPaula described the town as 'eerie' as helicopters and Army trucks swamp the city.16 Feb 09:40 PM
BusinessTower cuts earnings, dividend forecast after Auckland floods, Cyclone GabrielleTower’s solvency position remains strong, despite two weather events so early in year.16 Feb 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful little cherub': Parents’ desperate efforts to save 2yo swept away in flood'There was nothing they could’ve done more,' say her uncle.16 Feb 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Need all the love we can get': Pregnant mum's tribute to 2yo killed in flash flood'Our home, our section and all our belongings have been completely destroyed.'16 Feb 07:16 PM
New Zealand‘Rock n Roll Craig’: Friend’s touching tribute to Muriwai firefighterCraig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.16 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandStories of hope amid Hawke’s Bay cyclone ruinsAt an evacuation centre people are in tears describing their harrowing experiences.16 Feb 06:19 PM
New Zealand'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescueAfter being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.16 Feb 04:28 PM
RoyalsSecond firefighter killed in cyclone, Hawke's Bay recovery & Princess Anne on tour | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 February, 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle claims another life, the desperate search for victims in cut-off regions continues, and Princess Anne continues her tour of the motu in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 04:09 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Families share how they’re getting by without powerWhangārei mum making the most of showers and TV after power came back on.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farmsFarmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: The biggest Hawke's Bay weather catastrophe in living memoryThree HB deaths, homes lost, bridges wrecked, no power. The effects will continue.16 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Devastation in Gisborne following Cyclone GabrielleA bridge in Gisborne is a mangled wreck following Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / George Heard / Supplied Watch16 Feb 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentCyclone Gabrielle rips up, topples 80 trees at Wairakei golf course and kiwi sanctuaryStaff "devastated and the damage is extensive".16 Feb 04:22 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins says victims of cyclone in 'state of shock', devastation likened to Christchurch earthquakes“I can only imagine how I would feel in those circumstances with my own family."16 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandTrapped Waimauku resident worried food will run out and pets will starveWaimauku resident trapped in home for five days worried food will run out.16 Feb 03:04 AM
Politics'Hugely traumatic': PM Chris Hipkins visits Gisborne, Te Karaka“I can only imagine how I would feel in those circumstances with my own family."16 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council toldHow close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.16 Feb 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBridge no more: Army to help stranded community in flood-devastated Hawke's BayFlooding from the Mangaone River sent chest-high water through Rissington.15 Feb 11:42 PM
New Zealand'It's like someone picked the district up and threw it around' - Tiny community floodedTinui has a huge clean up job on its hands after floodwaters swept through the village.15 Feb 08:52 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Clean-up efforts continue in Rotorua"Things will be starting to return to normal for a lot of people in Bay of Plenty."15 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Wairoa Mayor believes everyone is accounted for after Cyclone GabrielleWairoa Mayor Craig Little said while they had experienced an "absolutely devastating" storm event, he believed everybody had been accounted for at this stage. Video / Wairoa District CouncilWatch15 Feb 07:23 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightlyThe Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.15 Feb 06:00 PM
