New ZealandTrapped Waimauku resident worried food will run out and pets will starveWaimauku resident trapped in home for five days worried food will run out.16 Feb 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBridge no more: Army to help stranded community in flood-devastated Hawke's BayFlooding from the Mangaone River sent chest-high water through Rissington.15 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: How you can help in the storm's aftermathKiwis can help with money, essentials, or their time.15 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Clean-up efforts continue in Rotorua"Things will be starting to return to normal for a lot of people in Bay of Plenty."15 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightlyThe Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.15 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: RSEs evacuated safely in Fernhill49 Samoan RSEs had to abandon their belongings after camp flooded.15 Feb 04:11 AM
New Zealand'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whalesOne of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.15 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandDefence Force and police descend on cyclone’s devastation in Hawke's BayAir Force helicopters and Army Unimogs are being used in Hawke's Bay rescues.15 Feb 12:30 AM
New Zealand‘We burst into tears when we saw it’: Parts of Napier still being evacuatedFlooded community "all in the same boat".15 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Defence Force deployed in CoromandelThe region has experienced slips and land instability, compromising its road network.15 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: ‘Significant disaster’ sparks National State of EmergencyNorthland was the first place in New Zealand to feel the cyclone's wrath.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s been a tough day': Race to evacuate Kaipara residents before high tideHundreds of Dargaville residents have been evacuated as the town braces for high tide.14 Feb 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cowsCows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.14 Feb 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Crying, screaming': Tree smashes into family home, missing children by metres'I just knew that my kids were upstairs and I just needed to get to them.'13 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandUnstable and leaking: Three rooms in Whangārei Hospital's ED closed offThree rooms in Whangarei Hospital’s ED had to be closed after the ceiling started leaking.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest trackSecondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.10 Feb 11:19 AM
New ZealandLatest position: Live updates of Cyclone Gabrielle's trackLarge waves and a storm surge are expected to affect northern and eastern coastlines.10 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZEx-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.09 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle now 'severe category 3' storm as it tracks to NZ - heavy rain watch for 71 hoursThe worst of the cyclone is expected on Monday and Tuesday in the upper North Island.09 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandFlood-weary Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.09 Feb 06:35 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: What you need to do now to get readyAnother cyclone heading towards Aotearoa is likely to bring more torrential rain.09 Feb 05:57 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergencyMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.09 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentialsMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.08 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandExplainer: How a cyclone is formedA look at how a cyclone develops. Video / NZ Herald Watch08 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandCyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepareCyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.08 Feb 09:49 PM
New Zealand'One of the most serious storms forecast for NZ this century': New Cyclone Gabrielle warningGabrielle could strike the upper North Island as early as Friday, forecasters warn.08 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandStorm aftermath: Rush hour traffic gridlocked on flood-affected roadsAuckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreymouth tornado: Shocking footage shows twister ripping through schoolThe tornado tore through the school shortly before 1am.06 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking aerial video shows gaping hole where Coromandel roadway once stoodAmateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.05 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods - interactive map: How hard was your suburb hit?Data was supplied to the Herald by Fire & Emergency NZ and Auckland Emergency Management.04 Feb 05:15 PM
New ZealandLive: House demolished after man killed by slip, 250 homes red-stickered; flood scam warningAuckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.03 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandAucklanders to receive relief payments from $1.3m fund from TuesdayFunding is available to those experiencing hardship from flooding or land slips.03 Feb 10:43 PM
