New ZealandNZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News UpdateChina fires live rounds near NZ, Germany’s snap election results, Pope Francis’ health, and Destiny Church news.Watch23 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence Controller sends a message to the public following Mangawhai disasterJohn Burt, Kaipara Civil Defence management local controller warns people of the danger in Mangawhai and urges them to stay home, stay away if possible. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandSolar tsunamis: New Zealand plans for potential ‘major infrastructure failure’It's a matter of 'when, not if' the Earth is hit hard by extreme space weather.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in Tasman19 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandWhanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three yearsThe club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.03 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandAnzac Parade flood plan: Cost of raising houses would be 'eye-watering'Flood resilience: Strategy for Whanganui reaches final stage.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy you might not have received the emergency alert last nightAround 10 per cent of people did not get the message.23 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandFright night: Loud emergency test alert blares across phonesAn emergency alert has been sent out in the annual test run.22 May 06:30 AM
New Zealand5 million phones receive Civil Defence emergency test alertThe alert is a vital channel for warning people of threats to their life or property.22 May 06:25 AM
New ZealandWeather: Fears ex-tropical cyclone Fili could cause 'catastrophic' floodingMayor 'preparing for the worst' ahead of ex-tropical cyclone Fili.12 Apr 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Wettest month in five years': MetService lifts state of emergency in GisborneState of emergency in Tairāwhiti has now been lifted, after more than a week.31 Mar 11:56 PM
New ZealandFresh flooding fears for Tairāwhiti as rain continues to pelt downNew flood warning in place for Tairāwhiti as the Waipaoa River continues to rise.28 Mar 08:47 PM
New Zealand'We haven't had time to breathe': Gisborne mayor dissects week that's beenRehette Stoltz says council staff are working around the clock to address the fallout.25 Mar 03:56 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay storm: SH2 reopens, heavy rain warning tonightWaka Kotahi urges people to drive with care with further heavy rain expected overnight.25 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandGisborne cut off: Homes evacuated, power cut off, after torrential rain on East CoastResidents were evacuated overnight and hundreds are still without power.23 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandWashed away: Raging East Coast floodwaters claim coastal homeCivil Defence official tells East Coasters to brace for another rough night23 Mar 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Lucky' to be alive: Person swept away down river, workers choppered to safetyFlood-prone East Coast residents urged to evacuate now or 'prepare to ride out the storm'.23 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandGisborne highway reopening briefly ahead of further rain tonight'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'23 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandEast Cape residents warned to be prepared ahead of possible floodingThe civil defence warning comes as heavy rain is forecast next week.12 Mar 03:18 AM
New ZealandStorm warning: Severe cyclone winds, heavy rain set to strike North Island, Auckland Harbour Bridge faces closureCyclone Dovi is to close roads and bring damage as emergency teams on standby.12 Feb 08:49 AM
New Zealand'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises responseParts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.05 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes inRain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.03 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Defence, security, climate change loom larger than CovidOPINION: NZ is dangerously isolated and has less international influence than ever before.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marinaNorthland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.16 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandPM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyedCyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.16 Jan 09:09 AM
New ZealandTsunami and cyclone aftermath: Warning in place to stay off beaches until Wednesday in Hawke's BayDouble trouble: Eruption tsunami and cyclone lead to warning in Hawke's Bay.15 Jan 09:11 PM
