New ZealandForest waste ‘critical factor’ in rupture of city's water pipeSlash and whole trees played a significant role in damaging Gisborne's main water supply.01 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandCrappiest summer ever: Sunny stint to replace soggy three months of rainy weather“It is a decent dry spell for the North Island to the end of the weekend."28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Joseph Ahuriri’s family upset by police claims about his disappearancePolice said they did not believe his disappearance was linked to Cyclone Gabrielle.28 Feb 01:29 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Waka ama saved my lifeChampion speaks frankly on her battle with long Covid, depression and survival.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand$11 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to growDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.27 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandLive: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cycloneThere's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.26 Feb 10:06 PM
KahuTairawhiti Museum takes Takipu Marae taonga for safe keepingCommunity working bees clean up Takipu Marae after mud damage.26 Feb 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEmergency finance issue shows law not fit for purposeThe Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act is under fire again.26 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori co-leader endorsed by kapa haka champsTe Whānau a Apanui announce Rawiri Waititi's candidacy after Te Matatini win25 Feb 08:38 AM
KahuCivil Defence working long hours in rural Gisborne with no end in sightCivil Defence team work long hours to support affected whānau in Te Karaka.24 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandGenerators, satellite phones, and more: Red Cross thanks Kiwis, updates on how money is being spentDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.24 Feb 03:20 AM
New Zealand'The last thing we need’: Mayor Brown's warning for Aucklanders amid flash flooding concernsA severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.23 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Absolutely bucketing down' - Esk Valley may evacuate; 23 'uncontactable' in HB; Mobster arrested in NapierMore wild weather forecast for regions battered by Gabrielle.23 Feb 10:08 PM
EnergyWairoa residents wonder if the flooding was caused by Genesis EnergyPower company says it has a responsibility to manage flows at Lake Waikaremoana.23 Feb 05:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Cyclone Gabrielle warnings went unheededOPINION: Public relations expert says alerting the public is harder than it looks.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Maps of road closures across state highway networkCyclone Gabrielle caused widespread damage, closing roads and isolating communities.23 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandNew forestry slash inquiry ‘too brief’ to consider issues - industryThe Forest Owners Association says tree-planting is imperative to tackle climate change23 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandTruckie John Milne decided to park up and wait the cyclone out - then the truck started to moveTruckie John Milne has described his harrowing ordeal the night Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.22 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle worsens Gisborne’s housing crisisMore than 170 houses red or yellowed stickered in a city desperately short of housing.22 Feb 05:28 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for parts of North Island; 346 people now uncontactable; Red Cross appeal hits $7mPolice are trying to find thousands of people still missing following the cyclone.22 Feb 08:11 AM
New ZealandWashing helpers ‘literally taking a load off shoulders’ in Gisborne water crisisRestrictions mean many on town supply are going without showers.22 Feb 07:59 AM
New Zealand$7 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to growDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.22 Feb 04:57 AM
Small BusinessANZ donates $3 million to cyclone reliefThe bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.21 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Mucking in to get the muck out of Te Karaka, GisborneOver 200 volunteers help with the Te Karaka clean-up project after Cyclone Gabrielle.21 Feb 08:58 PM
Small BusinessGisborne businesses’ efforts to stay open after cyclone amid water crisisBusinesses hard hit by Covid are now struggling post-cyclone with water restrictions.21 Feb 06:54 PM
New ZealandRegions devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle to be hit by more rain; Still more than 1000 uncontactable'It’s not good news', MetService warns.21 Feb 05:24 AM
New ZealandKiwi businesses' generous donations to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonations follow huge community support for fundraiser.21 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandAl fresco justice: Gisborne court operates outside following Cyclone GabrielleThe outdoor hearings ran 'without a hitch', the Chief District Court Judge said.21 Feb 12:30 AM
New Zealand$5m raised! Generous Kiwis contribute to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.20 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Nine homes red-stickered in GisborneA further 149 homes have been yellow-stickered.19 Feb 11:37 PM
New ZealandLive: Looters, crime - Road workers threatened at gunpoint, Nash grilled over gang commentsAlmost a week on from Cyclone Gabrielle, work goes on to restore services and clean up.19 Feb 07:31 PM
New Zealand$4m raised! ASB’s massive donation for Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.19 Feb 04:42 PM
EnergyBasic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunderTelco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.19 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Who are the 11 known victims?Two more deaths were confirmed by police this morning, taking toll to 11.18 Feb 11:34 PM
