New ZealandQ&A: Cyclone Gabrielle’s biggest climate lessons for NZThree weather disasters have pushed climate adaptation into focus. How do we get it right?22 Feb 11:16 PM
New ZealandEsk Valley winery digs out 12,000 bottles of wine from siltVolunteers log hours digging out 12,000 bottles trapped underground.22 Feb 09:35 PM
WorldThe Outback town where it rains fishIt has rained fish in an arid Outback community – for the fourth time in 50 years.22 Feb 09:31 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
New ZealandLive: In firing line - heavy rain watches for regions devastated by GabrielleMetService warns of slips and road closures in hard-hit areas as the rain continues.22 Feb 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-hit Piha devastated by cyclone, homes destroyed, residents in traumaA Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand$7 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to growDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.22 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Elderly Hawke’s Bay couple airlifted off roof after 111 call made in Invercargill by relativesThe Pakowhai couple waited for five hours on the roof for the helicopter to help them.22 Feb 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathonAt least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.22 Feb 01:49 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
LifestyleThe common and deadly pram mistake you need to avoidShielding a baby in a pram on a hot day could be deadly, study finds.21 Feb 08:21 PM
TravelWhy Venice's smaller canals are shrivelling upFrom sinking to shrivelling, the Italian city is enduring yet another climate challenge.21 Feb 07:05 PM
New ZealandRegions devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle to be hit by more rain; Still more than 1000 uncontactable'It’s not good news', MetService warns.21 Feb 05:24 AM
New ZealandLocals guard diggers, trucks fixing Napier highway amid looting fearsSeveral slips have caused large sections of State Highway 5 to fall away.21 Feb 05:22 AM
New Zealand‘High’ risk of more cyclones developing in the tropics next weekThe tropics return to a risky state for cyclone formation next week. What does that mean?21 Feb 05:14 AM
VideoMetService National weather: February 22nd-23rdMetService National weather: February 22nd-23rdWatch21 Feb 02:26 AM
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New ZealandKiwi businesses' generous donations to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonations follow huge community support for fundraiser.21 Feb 12:52 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 ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Donations, goodwill sent from around NZHawke's Bay Civil Defence said it had been so inundated with bedding, it can't take more.20 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandStronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle comparesGabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.20 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandHow Coromandel locals pulled together after Cyclone GabrielleHow two cut-off towns pulled together to help one another in the cyclone aftermath.20 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Call for amnesty so overstayers can help with cyclone clean-upOverstayers in affected areas may fear coming forward in case they get sent home.20 Feb 08:50 PM
OpinionFloods: What NZ can learn from Australia about disaster reliefThe flooding in both countries both broke records and were repeat events.20 Feb 08:47 PM
New ZealandLooters take 'whatever was left undestroyed' at Napier Golf ClubIt wasn't just floodwaters that ravaged the Napier Golf Club.20 Feb 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandZoe Hunter: When one region is hurting, others need to step upThere are already examples of help flowing from the Bay of Plenty to cyclone-hit regions.20 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCyclone Gabrielle and a tale of two citiesOPINION: A Napier mother of two details the blows of Mother Nature, and finds hope.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: Our lousy 2023 summer - why we need to brace for more heavy rainfall on horizonLa Niña isn't done with NZ's drenched north, with another soaking possible in early March.20 Feb 07:15 AM
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 ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Napier records second-wettest day ever'Gabrielle is one of the worst storms to hit Aotearoa New Zealand in living history.'20 Feb 01:18 AM
New Zealand$5m raised! Generous Kiwis contribute to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaignDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.20 Feb 12:46 AM
VideoConsequences of flooding captured in drone footageDrone footage of flooding on Swamp Rd and the surrounding area in Puketapu, Hawke's Bay, on the Tuesday morning after Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Matt WheatleyWatch20 Feb 12:44 AM
