New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay man's body found by contractorPolice said Earle 'Pat' Taka was found by a contractor carrying out flood protection work.28 Jun 10:34 PM
Banking and financeMajor banks offer mortgage suspensions to flood-affected East Coast residentsHundreds of properties have been affected by the latest wild weather to hit the region.27 Jun 06:28 AM
New ZealandWairoa hall shifts from hosting Matariki celebration to flood shelterAbout 100 homes were flooded and 400 properties and homes were impacted.27 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandTimeline of a flood in Wairoa: Why didn't Hawke's Bay Regional Council act sooner?HBRC staff say river mouth opening would not have stayed in place if it was done earlier27 Jun 03:37 AM
New Zealand'My kids are screaming': Wairoa mother’s frightening escape from rising waters'It was bad. I have lived here my whole life and never seen it like this.'27 Jun 03:33 AM
New Zealand'They were part way up the tree': Sheep surrounded by flood water lifted to safety'I drove past and looked at them and thought ‘crap they are going to have to move’.'27 Jun 02:04 AM
New ZealandHaumoana state of emergency liftedHaumoana and Cape Coast residents settle in at home after two evacuations.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandState of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continuesFloodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.27 Jun 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructureOPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closedThousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.26 Jun 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Only machinery': Diggers lost in bid to open Wairoa River barWairoa contracting team lost three parked digger during a mission to open the bar.26 Jun 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'26 Jun 03:38 AM
New ZealandWhen police knocked at 3am: The ordeals of Hawke's Bay's flood victims'I’ve been here more than 30 years, it’s never, never been anywhere near this before.'26 Jun 01:28 AM
LiveNew ZealandHawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuatedA State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.26 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandEmergency coordination system work halted by public sector cutsThe system is similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.25 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandMassive clean-up after East Coast holiday park floodedFloodwaters went through the Te Araroa camp yesterday morning and evacuations came close24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boatiesThe Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.18 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandMassive tree root holds up traffic in CoromandelA fallen 20-tonne tree is behind ongoing hold ups on SH25 in the Coromandel.13 Jun 01:20 AM
World'Chaos' as storm hits Majorca airportStorm grounds all flights out of Palma as planes heading to the island are rerouted.11 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandPartial access restored on Thames Coast HighwayOne lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.10 Jun 08:23 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting processStreamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.09 Jun 09:36 PM
New ZealandMultiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of ThamesThe road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.09 Jun 08:05 PM
New Zealand15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit AucklandResidents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.08 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more fundingGisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in ThamesWork on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.05 Jun 11:30 PM
World'Nobody saved them': Mum slams bystanders who watched her daughter dieA mother has lashed out at the lack of action that caused the death of her daughter.05 Jun 09:02 PM
New ZealandSatellites revealing new view of lingering landslide risk after 2023′s extreme summerScientists using satellites to probe landslide risk in spots hit hardest by 2023's storms.03 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldThe nation preparing to evacuate an island in face of rising sea levels300 families are packing their belongings in preparation for a dramatic change.01 Jun 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'30 May 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDemolition looms for 53 Gisborne properties'We are protecting the house, not the people' - GDC recovery programme manager.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt appearances for Gisborne forestry companiesSamnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut offBridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch21 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandLines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwatersThe eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.21 May 07:45 AM
