New ZealandAdopt-a-Community supporting recovery effortsCouncils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.25 Feb 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘Explosion of debris’: Tornado hits Waihī Beach, causing damage and power cutsResidents urged to avoid area after homes damaged and power lines fall, closing roads.24 Feb 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careEvacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."24 Feb 04:13 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Our politicians are competent firefighters, but terrible buildersMain parties good with the political firefighting required to deal with disasters, but ...23 Feb 11:53 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 ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for NorthlandThunderstorms are expected in southern Northland this afternoon.23 Feb 08:57 PM
EntertainmentSir Rod Stewart announces third NZ show, Napier show to proceed after cycloneThe rock legend has also assured fans his Napier show is "proceeding as scheduled".23 Feb 08:54 PM
Aged careCyclone Gabrielle: 6 Summerset villages lost power, communications"Ran essential services on generator power, fully supplied with food and medication."23 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandLocals 'terrified' as looters go unchecked in Hawke's BayLocals say looting rife in Hawke's Bay since cyclone rendered many homes unliveable.23 Feb 08:11 PM
KahuCyclone-hit Wairoa group takes to Te Matatini Eden Park stage with mud caked on legsTe Matatini: Wairoa's kapa haka group brings emotion and aroha to town23 Feb 06:12 PM
RetailTurners confirms 'upward pricing pressure' on vehicles after cycloneAuction firm says there may be a short-term imbalance in demand and supply of used cars.23 Feb 06:09 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 ZealandHundreds of displaced RSE workers rehomed after floods in Hawke’s BayRSE workers are getting back into accommodation.23 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and CoromandelThunderstorms have developed about the Hauraki Plains.23 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: The power of a community after a cyclone - ‘we’re not strangers, we’re family’Powerful emotional reaction from Hastings residents overwhelmed by help from strangers.23 Feb 01:13 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Hawke’s Bay building industry effectively on holdFlood damage assessment leaves building industry without inspectors.22 Feb 11:32 PM
PoliticsCity Rail Link’s lucky scrape with Auckland floodsCity Rail Link would have been delayed by a year if floods happened earlier.22 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand'People need food': Sikh community rallies to feed those in needHastings Punjabi Sikh community working around the clock to make sure everyone gets fed.22 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandTruckie John Milne decided to park up and wait the cyclone out - then the truck started to moveTruckie John Milne has described his harrowing ordeal the night Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.22 Feb 09:16 PM
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
Kahu'We're still here': Flaxmere leader on hope in face of disasterHenare O'Keefe sees hope in the face of a long line of adversity for the region.22 Feb 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Brainless scumbag looters soaking up precious police timeOPINION: One Hawke’s Bay village has resorted to blockades to deter looters.22 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodiesOtago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.22 Feb 05:53 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle worsens Gisborne’s housing crisisMore than 170 houses red or yellowed stickered in a city desperately short of housing.22 Feb 05:28 PM
New ZealandIsolated communities look after each other in aftermath of Cyclone GabrielleThey're still without power, but residents in Pouto know how to weather a storm.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone may have long-term impact on Northland house pricesThe questions that’ll be on buyers’ minds will be, has your house been flooded?22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDonations to Tararua council's relief fund 'fantastic'The Tararua District mayoral relief fund has received an extra boost from Government.22 Feb 03:26 AM
Kahu'It's for Wairoa, bro': The marae getting a small town back on its feetThe marae in Wairoa is central to the town's recovery.22 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: A timelapse of a disaster - home security sheds new light on speed of floodingThe footage Iain Trotter's camera captured helps us understand what happened in Twyford.22 Feb 02:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Dannevirke High sudents’ inspiring efforts to helpStudents at Dannevirke High School are doing what they can for the community.22 Feb 01:48 AM
OpinionCyclone Gabrielle: Poachers just one more worry farmers don’t needCouncils should also show leeway on the usual RMA red tape and consents.22 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Help from the outside - rural communities rallyRural communities around the North Island mustering help for Hawke's Bay and the Coast.21 Feb 11:44 PM
Small BusinessANZ donates $3 million to cyclone reliefThe bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.21 Feb 11:42 PM
PoliticsCyclone Gabrielle: National’s Christopher Luxon slams criminals, opposes ‘flood tax’Christopher Luxon has hit out at the Government for downplaying crime fears.21 Feb 10:51 PM
