New Zealand'She was gone': Napier flood survivor forced to let go of friend in raging floodwatersGareth Jones held on to his friend for as long as he could before being struck by debris.21 Feb 10:19 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: ‘Dead livestock everywhere’Volunteers have spent days cleaning up dead animals in Hastings after Cyclone Gabrielle.21 Feb 09:10 PM
Small BusinessGisborne businesses’ efforts to stay open after cyclone amid water crisisBusinesses hard hit by Covid are now struggling post-cyclone with water restrictions.21 Feb 06:54 PM
New ZealandHelp or hindrance? Ex-mayor questions Civil Defence's donations advicePeople want to help cyclone victims, but Civil Defence says it's not always helpful.21 Feb 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLack of investment blamed for Northland’s roading woesNorthland's roads remain in a fragile state, with the Brynderwyns still closed.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit communityPasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Emily HendersonWhangārei MP on priorities for the Government post-cycloneEmily Henderson thanks those that chipped in to help during Cyclone Gabrielle,21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It’s starting to smell pretty bad’: Growers reeling from lost crops and fields of ‘rotting kumara’Northland kūmara growers are coming to grips with widespread devastation to their crops.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEskdale family survive deadly floods after breaking boat out of shedRawinia Gray and her family clung to a small boat to escape the Esk Valley floods.21 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Deliveries go off with military precisionInside the Civil Defence and military-run distribution centre.21 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Health warning issued over dust, floodwatersPeople are being warned of the health risk from dry silt becoming airborne.21 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Aerial angels descend on rural areasOne Taupō company is taking to the skies to provide much-needed aid to Hawke's Bay.21 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandEIT’s main campus was ‘90 per cent’ flooded, won’t open before MarchEastern Institute of Technology Te Pūkenga is working to get courses up and running.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandGivealittle page for family of flood victim Ivy Collins raises over $250kThe page is raising funds to help the grieving family rebuild their life.20 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandCountry artists stream living room gigs to raise funds for flood reliefCountry artists across the motu have showcased their skills online for flood relief.20 Feb 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic effect on visitors': Coromandel businesses hurting after five summer storms"I have been living on my overdraft, and this is supposed to be the height of the season."20 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandTruck and trailer units banned from Cove RdA major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospitality community rallies around Quail Cafe owner as future uncertainThey're fundraising in a bid to "help the Quail fly again".20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: Govt risks losing rural Kiwis left to fight Gabrielle on their ownRural communities have gone days without support.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Like flying into a warzone': How Whanganui's helping the Cylone Gabrielle reliefSix personnel from the Whanganui Fire Station are assisting Urban Search and Rescue.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We are very lucky': Tangoio Marae takes the brunt of the stormIts floors have been coated in a knee-deep sea of mud.20 Feb 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Ready to boil over': Whirinaki community mucking in - as tension over looters risesCheckpoints set up by residents to stop looters, as 'unreal' community clean up continues.20 Feb 02:25 AM
New Zealand558 red-stickered homes in Auckland; cyclone-hit tower to be demolished over collapse fearsResidents next to a tower say they've been complaining for years.20 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Puketapu community drawn closer together through floodingPeople living in Puketapu have lost their homes, but found their community.19 Feb 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Combined effort': Estimated $100k-plus worth of supplies flown to Hawke's BayThe pilots would keep flying “for as long we have donations coming in”.19 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: What do the spray-painted markings mean?Emergency crews are marking abandoned properties after rescues. Here's what they mean.19 Feb 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Challenges and questions ahead after GabrielleHow will improvements be paid for? And how do we build back better?19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThis little piggy went to bed, in a flooded muddy bedroom it’s claimed as its ownSometimes flood stories can sound a lot like fairytales.19 Feb 08:01 AM
New Zealand'Cyclone Strength': Retailer apologises after complaints over advertisingComplaints after advertising for Bed, Bath and Beyond uses cyclone to sell goods.19 Feb 07:24 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 ZealandWatch: Furry friends find safe haven at Hastings Racecourse after cycloneHastings racecourse becomes a hub for animal help and household donations.18 Feb 11:52 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
New ZealandAerial photos show scale of disaster in GisborneCivil Defence is running fly-overs of Tairāwhiti to assess the cyclone damage.18 Feb 09:43 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
