New Zealand'Essential travel only': Convoys to escort traffic as wrecked section of highway partially reopensConvoys will run three times daily each way across the 37km Waioweka Gorge.08 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandFrom reels to phone calls: How Gisborne councillors engage with constituentsLGNZ now runs training on safe, effective social media use, popular with younger members.06 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandSun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloudAuckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier are all set for mid to high 20s heat.05 Feb 04:06 PM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Forget Paris targets, NZ’s climate focus has to be survival and retreat05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The council needs to build its own one’: Volunteer closes Gisborne motorhome dump station05 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland humidity hits 93% as heat alert issued on North Island’s east coastA range of weather watches are also in place for parts of the South Island. 02 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in Gisborne car crashOne person has died following a crash in Anaura Bay early this morning.31 Jan 09:03 PM
New ZealandHow Ruakākā's new hydrogen hub is cutting carbon before it even opensConstruction will take just three months and create work for about 50 people.31 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industryThe group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.30 Jan 06:12 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty families remain isolated two weeks after Waioweka Gorge slipsAbout 30 residents remain cut off in the Waioweka Gorge two weeks on.29 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandDeadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationOver 65% of New Zealanders and key infrastructure sit within 5km of the coast.29 Jan 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Extreme risk', but years to fix Waioweka GorgeOPINION: Conversations around the resilience of the road need more urgency.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a money issue': PM and minister say recovery work must finish before any East Coast road upgrade decisionsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon had stops in Hick’s Bay and Te Araroa.29 Jan 06:52 AM
New ZealandNZTA expects clearer idea of Waioweka Gorge recovery work soon Crews making "excellent progress" from both sides: NZ Transport Agency 29 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandTe Araroa floods: Grandmother’s home left in ‘total devastation’Philippa Wright and her whānau fled as a wall of water hit their tiny home.28 Jan 10:15 PM
OpinionNZ’s sodden January explained: What’s driven this month’s big wet? - James RenwickCentral Auckland has had nearly triple its usual January rainfall so far.28 Jan 02:00 PM
New Zealand'So well looked after': Te Araroa cafe owner back serving after flood evacuationsMaree Brownlie feared losing both her home and business, with fridges full of food.28 Jan 03:30 AM
Herald NOWEast Coast clean up begins after floods, slips hit regionGisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz says the council will support landowners frequently caught up in region's extreme weather events.Watch27 Jan 06:04 PM
New Zealand‘Mind boggling situation’: Firefighter talks about response captured in incredible imageA four-man team of firefighters were on the ground in Te Araroa last week.27 Jan 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by stormsNZTA warns at least 1000 more truckloads of slip debris must still be cleared.27 Jan 01:14 AM
New ZealandRotorua fatal crash victims named, police appeal for dashcam footageThe two-vehicle crash was on SH30 at Tikitere on January 15.26 Jan 10:34 PM
AucklandFather's grief as son's death in Auckland floods sparks safety pushSteve Miller now campaigns for locked manhole covers after his son's death.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt Deco steam stalwart, 84, prepares for his final festival journeyArt Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.25 Jan 10:00 PM
Kahu'Cyclone Gabrielle was only a child': Evacuated East Coast whānau in limboEngineers and Earth Sciences New Zealand staff are assessing the unstable cliffs.24 Jan 10:46 PM
OpinionThe Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazardOPINION: New LiDAR maps show ancient landslides sitting directly above the holiday park.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: No more potent reminder of the importance of leadership than in times of disasterOPINION: Acts of heroism from first responders and witnesses will continue to emerge.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Risk to life is too great’: Evacuations ordered over landslide risk on East CoastAround 30 homes in Onepoto and Te Araroa have been ordered to evacuate this evening.24 Jan 08:05 AM
LiveNew Zealand'Hug your babies, life can change in a moment': Mum's tribute to teen son lost in landslideTwo 15-year-olds are among those missing as police confirm discovery of human remains.24 Jan 02:43 AM
