New ZealandCommunity meeting before Redclyffe Bridge reopening decisionIt's almost six months since Cyclone Gabrielle blasted apart the Redlyffe Bridge.01 Aug 03:21 AM
New Zealand‘Massive gap’ around Westport flood protection expectationsWestport residents to be waiting until 2024 to find out how they will be flood-protected.30 Jul 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow NZ's earthquake systems are now better equipped for The Big OneA sprawling $13m programme has helped deliver NZ a world-class earthquake response system.30 Jul 02:02 AM
TalanoaUS giving more money for disaster risk reduction in SamoaThe United States' Second Gentleman has announced a US$2.6 million grant from USAid.25 Jul 04:56 AM
WorldDozens die in flash floods in Afghanistan and PakistanOfficials say heavy flooding from seasonal rains has killed at least 44 people.24 Jul 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe three-week quake nobody felt - entire Māhia Peninsula shifts 2cm eastA slow slip in Māhia released energy equivalent to a magnitude 6.6 quake over three weeks.21 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandBeleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from GabrielleThe embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.21 Jul 12:47 AM
WorldTornado damage to Pfizer plant may create drug shortagesNorth Carolina plant produces drugs that are injected or through an IV.20 Jul 10:22 PM
New ZealandFlood accommodation payment vital: 'People's mental health was paper-thin'Owners of red- and yellow-stickered homes are still paying rates for properties.19 Jul 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRangitoto volcano discovery adds ‘new dimension’ to city’s hazard-scapeScientists reveal fresh insights into how Auckland’s youngest, largest volcano erupts.18 Jul 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat scientists just discovered about NZ’s big-risk Hikurangi Subduction ZoneStudy sheds fresh light on what makes mysterious 'slow' quakes at NZ's monster fault zone.16 Jul 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyardsOngoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.13 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandMagpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiserA sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.12 Jul 03:23 AM
New Zealand'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visitThe force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.12 Jul 02:13 AM
New ZealandWhite Island trial begins: What you need to knowThe trial is expected to run for four months.09 Jul 09:04 AM
New Zealand'Hideous': Delays threaten to bankrupt owners of landslip-hit homesFamilies are at risk of facing bills in the hundreds of thousands for retaining walls.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Staggering' amount of waste given new life in cyclone recoverySilt and waste that covered Hawke's Bay will be recycled.04 Jul 08:07 PM
New ZealandAuckland man goes without shower at home for months after insurance faffA man and his children have been left without a shower ever since the Auckland floods.04 Jul 05:49 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victimsThe Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.03 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: CHB mayor wants to give people closureChanges could be under way for Hawke's Bay's disaster response model.03 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandRegional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.02 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhat is El Niño? What is La Niña?A few little words that can have a big impact on New Zealand’s climate. Video / NIWAWatch30 Jun 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banksCyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.29 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland home damaged by weather being demolishedA badly damaged West Auckland property that has been at risk of collapse for months is being demolished as its owners watch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandState Highway 4 to close for road worksState Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.27 Jun 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in HastingsThe new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.27 Jun 12:21 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until DecemberTerms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.26 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandOver 20 slips after recent East Coast rain, two homes red-stickeredTwo homes have red-stickered and evacuated, with more expected to come.26 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandA load off their minds: Cyclone victim laundry group still runningThe HB Cyclone Laundry Network wants more people to continue supporting families.26 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandWaihī Beach: Flood issues top priorityThe local Swat team is on the job, ramping up the need for flood protection measures.26 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandBridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.25 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, residents evacuated, communities isolatedGisborne was almost completely isolated by flooding and slips.22 Jun 05:00 PM
