New ZealandWaitangi Bridge to close for five hours for full-load testingThe aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.28 Feb 09:11 PM
New Zealand‘Woken in the early hours’: Police go door to door as Gisborne residents evacuatedFlash flooding reported in parts of north Auckland yesterday evening after isolated rain.27 Feb 05:03 PM
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
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for NorthlandThunderstorms are expected in southern Northland this afternoon.23 Feb 08:57 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 ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and CoromandelThunderstorms have developed about the Hauraki Plains.23 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning issued for Hawke’s Bay, including Esk ValleyCivil Defence says people need to be prepared to evacuate.22 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandMetService says summer rainfall levels historic with three red level events in a monthMany areas of the North Island had experienced their wettest-ever start to the year.16 Feb 08:54 PM
New Zealand'String of sunny days': Weekend promise of fine weather for storm-hit northIt's good news for the recovery.16 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
New ZealandLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandPower out for about 50,000 households and businessesCrews work through the night to reconnect as many as they can.12 Feb 08:38 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle shifts slightly east overnight - what it means for your regionWeatherWatch said the cyclone's east position could reduce storm surge.12 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandFlood-weary Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.09 Feb 06:35 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergencyMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.09 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentialsMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.08 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandCyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepareCyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.08 Feb 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Concerning trend for upper North Island': MetService warns of potential cycloneMetService says this week should be cooler than the sweltering and humid heat of late.06 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods - interactive map: How hard was your suburb hit?Data was supplied to the Herald by Fire & Emergency NZ and Auckland Emergency Management.04 Feb 05:15 PM
New ZealandLive: House demolished after man killed by slip, 250 homes red-stickered; flood scam warningAuckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.03 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandGreat escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of AucklandState Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.03 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandState of emergency in Coromandel, extends in Auckland, but good news: 'The worst is over’Welcome news for sodden Super City after week of deadly downpours.03 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandMore than 4000 come to town for Masters GamesLocal hospitality providers are expecting a busy week ahead with the games in town.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandScale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayorAnother 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.02 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Worst of 'atmospheric river' to hit city after midnightSecond major rain-maker expected to hit Auckland hardest between midnight and dawn.30 Jan 11:26 PM
New ZealandFlooded road to recovery from stormy weather begins for Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay gets a break after an extraordinary downpour.28 Jan 10:06 PM
New ZealandFlooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floatingAuckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.27 Jan 05:31 PM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closedThe Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.27 Jan 04:17 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called inRising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.27 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandLive: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regionsRain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.26 Jan 10:54 PM
New Zealand24hr deluge: Rain, thunderstorms to start long Auckland Anniversary weekendThe wet conditions are expected to last most of the weekend.24 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandTrapped residents to travel in convoy on storm-damaged East Coast highwayToday the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.12 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandFine weekend ahead as forecasters keep eye on potential for more rain next weekIt comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.12 Jan 05:29 AM
