New Zealand‘We don’t know when we’ll see them again’: Tearful farmers, parents pay thousands to evacuate kids by chopperOne Mum paid more than $7000 to fly her two daughters out to safety.19 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandTales from a power cut: The elderly Napier couple desperate for their toast fixSeveral Napier suburbs will get power back soon, but one elderly couple is making do.19 Feb 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Everyone needs to have patience': When will Napier have power?Napier MP Stuart Nash has called on the community to be patient.19 Feb 02:05 AM
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 generosity: Football family rallies around Hawke’s Bay kidsFootball gear donations and fundraising drive launched to help battling Hawke's Bay kids.19 Feb 12:55 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 Zealand'So special': Widow's priceless treasure rescued from cyclone-destroyed homeFamily, friends rally around widow whose Esk Valley home was destroyed by cyclone.18 Feb 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore 'rogue' politicians needed in NapierOPINION: They are well-intentioned but do little to rattle political cages or shake trees.18 Feb 11:22 PM
New Zealand'We could come across people yet': Napier coastline search under waySearch and rescue teams have been scouring kilometres of slash and debris on the coast.18 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandLooting fears: Residents form blockades to protect homes; Gunfire, arrests in separate incidentResidents manning roadblocks appear to have the blessings of police and Defence Force.18 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tearful sisters reunite as isolated Hawke’s Bay villages struggle without helpThe road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.18 Feb 07:20 PM
New Zealand'It sounded like an earthquake': Parents left isolated with newborn after landslide destroys access”It was unbelievable where the river had been and how high it was."18 Feb 05:45 PM
New ZealandAs an 81yo and her caravan were swept away in the flood, she turned to what she loved: Her crocheting81-year-old tells of miracle Cyclone Gabrielle survival after caravan swept away18 Feb 05:07 AM
New ZealandGrieving community fears weapons will be used as looting prompts roadblocksLooters were discovered late last night in Puketapu west of Napier.18 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Tourist puts holiday on hold to help those who lost everythingTourist joins volunteer army helping Hawke's Bay residents who lost everything in cyclone.18 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandWhere you can donate goods and who you contact for help after GabrielleContact numbers, websites and email addresses have been provided to help those in need.18 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: ‘Those that have power, be careful with your usage’ - Napier mayorThere was cheering and clapping in the streets of Napier as power came on yesterday.18 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: New images show extent of devastation in Esk ValleyScenes of destruction remain four days after deadly floods in valley north of Napier.18 Feb 12:41 AM
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 ZealandShots fired, manhunt underway after crime spike in cyclone-devastated NapierArmed police swooped in Napier last night, forcing residents to stay in.17 Feb 08:26 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 ZealandVolunteer army set up amid heartbreak in Esk Valley disaster zone'People are on the positive, optimistic side helping each other out.'17 Feb 02:29 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 ZealandCyclone Gabrielle Hawke’s Bay: An army of volunteers pitch inRandom acts of kindness help Hawke's Bay people recover.17 Feb 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Water came up quick': 12-hour ordeal trapped on house bus roof“We are lucky we had a skylight . . . that is what saved us."16 Feb 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Bright shining light': Mum who lost 2yo in flood - this tragedy has 'cost us everything'"Our children are our life. We take pride in our complete devotion to our babies."16 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandTemporary morgue set up at Napier Port amid fears over cyclone victimsIt is feared more people will be found dead in devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle.16 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandSwipe before and after - satellite images reveal extent of flooding in Hawke's BayHawke's Bay has been devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.16 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandNapier resident tells of devastation and isolationPaula described the town as 'eerie' as helicopters and Army trucks swamp the city.16 Feb 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful little cherub': Parents’ desperate efforts to save 2yo swept away in flood'There was nothing they could’ve done more,' say her uncle.16 Feb 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Need all the love we can get': Pregnant mum's tribute to 2yo killed in flash flood'Our home, our section and all our belongings have been completely destroyed.'16 Feb 07:16 PM
New ZealandStories of hope amid Hawke’s Bay cyclone ruinsAt an evacuation centre people are in tears describing their harrowing experiences.16 Feb 06:19 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: The biggest Hawke's Bay weather catastrophe in living memoryThree HB deaths, homes lost, bridges wrecked, no power. The effects will continue.16 Feb 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho are the people leading the Cyclone Gabrielle disaster response in Hawke’s BayDisaster response leaders include a navy pilot and a police officer shot on the job.16 Feb 05:29 AM
