New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
New ZealandSpace storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.11 May 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ, BNZ bosses in no hurry to follow Reserve Bank’s advice on insurability of propertyThe Reserve Bank believes more risk-based pricing could improve financial stability.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quoThe Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.07 May 12:21 AM
WorldHundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters keep risingHigh waters flooded neighbourhoods around Houston following heavy rains.05 May 12:44 AM
Banking and financeRBNZ wants banks to be more careful issuing mortgagesThe bank is wary of banks issuing loans against properties that become hard to insure.29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWide devastation left by a deadly tornado killing fiveThe tornado injured 33 people and knocked out power in the area.29 Apr 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'So lucky to survive': Car owner shares story behind memorable cyclone photographThe powerful image ran on the front of Hawke's Bay Today and the Herald after the flood.28 Apr 04:36 AM
BusinessAfter spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costsSome 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.26 Apr 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcementEarthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.24 Apr 05:00 PM
ConstructionProtected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more developmentThe man 'was aware that the removal of the tree would yield more developable land'.23 Apr 10:39 PM
New ZealandChristchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last oneThe original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.21 Apr 06:38 AM
New ZealandKnowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expertTe Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.18 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldIndonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash dangerMount Ruang on the northern side of Sulawesi Island has had at least five large eruptions.18 Apr 08:49 AM
New ZealandCommunication patchy, skilled volunteers turned away in Gabrielle's aftermath'There’s got to be a better way'.17 Apr 11:01 PM
WorldTsunami fears after 'monstrous' volcanic eruption, thousands fleeEruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high.17 Apr 10:31 PM
New ZealandGovernment extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four yearsApartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandJoseph Ahuriri mystery: ‘Disappointing’ end to HB beach search'I want to acknowledge the resilience of his family,'16 Apr 01:33 AM
New ZealandMarlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelledRestrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.11 Apr 07:53 AM
New ZealandWest Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North IslandThere are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.09 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandEnd of highway bend known as 'Devil's Elbow' on table as NZTA considers new bridgeHawke's Bay's iconic and cyclone-smashed hairpin bend could be cut across by a bridge.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three daysMetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.07 Apr 11:52 PM
WorldHundreds still stranded three days after Taiwan earthquakeAt least 12 people were killed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake, and 10 others are missing06 Apr 05:45 AM
World'Strange and surreal': Kiwi caught in New York earthquake says it 'reminds you of home'The Statue of Liberty was seen swaying and planes were grounded.06 Apr 05:10 AM
WorldSearch on for family of five feared trapped following Taiwan earthquakeFamily feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years.05 Apr 07:37 PM
WorldFocus: Recapping the woeful history of bridge disasters In the wake of the Baltimore Bridge collapse we take a look back at similar disasters. Video / AP / Gettyimages / NZHeraldWatch26 Mar 10:58 PM
New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'23 Mar 09:41 PM
New ZealandLotto cyclone cash: Millions from special draw made availableAfter a long wait, the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust fund is open for applications.20 Mar 04:14 AM
WorldIceland hit with fourth volcanic eruption in three monthsLava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland is flowing towards the town of Grindavik.18 Mar 02:54 AM
PhotosIceland's fourth eruptionLava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland is flowing toward defenses around the town of Grindavik, the country's fourth volcanic eruption in three months. 18 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your homeWith severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBye summer: Cold snap shortlived but rainmaker on the horizonTemperatures in the region dipped overnight to below average levels for this time of year.06 Mar 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why poverty continues in New ZealandOPINION: Suburbian response says much about the shameful blight of poverty in Aotearoa.03 Mar 04:00 PM
