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
New ZealandAerial photos show scale of disaster in GisborneCivil Defence is running fly-overs of Tairāwhiti to assess the cyclone damage.18 Feb 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 24 hours that changed our worldCherie Howie looks back at the day the cyclone arrived, and changed Aotearoa forever.18 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandFlood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMsFirst up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.17 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandAA Insurance receives thousands of weather-related claims, expects many moreThe company expects there will be a surge in claims as power and services are restored.17 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandLandslide risk still high in Piha and Muriwai; push to fix power, water continuesAbout 20 homes evacuated in Piha last night, and an exclusion zone remains in Muriwai.17 Feb 09:48 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
BusinessCyclone Gabrielle: Vodafone & Spark offer free data, Chorus grapples with gorge as it struggles to reconnect GisborneUFB network operator suffers double whammy. Mobile service latest.17 Feb 04:40 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 ZealandSlash at Tolaga Bay forces Navy ship with supplies to divertOngoing problem of forestry waste forces Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui to reroute.16 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandGisborne’s bridge to nowhere: Incredible scenes at mangled road - ‘It’s ****ing beyond belief’The road north out of Gisborne ended in a mangled metallic plunge along State Highway 35.16 Feb 08:30 AM
BusinessChorus reveals scale of East Coast fibre devastation, telcos fly in mini towers, satellite gearUFB network operator suffers double whammy.16 Feb 04:25 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Prime Minister surveys damage over GisborneHipkins says restoring infrastructure in isolated Gisborne towns a 'very big challenge'.16 Feb 03:51 AM
New ZealandThe small towns in Gisborne and Hawke's Bay ‘desperately in need’Wairoa mayor Craig Little has made an urgent plea for outside help.16 Feb 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Unstable conditions' bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorm threat to AucklandRain in Auckland would be fast-moving and wouldn’t remain over any given area for long.16 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: How you can help in the storm's aftermathKiwis can help with money, essentials, or their time.15 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: People all over the world waiting to hear if family members are safe in Gisborne and Hawke's BayA South African family who immigrated to New Zealand four weeks ago are missing.15 Feb 10:29 PM
