New ZealandWest Auckland family bewildered: Floods forcing nine neighbours out of unsafe homes, but theirs is ok?There is a risk to life here, says the Deacon's lawyer.27 Nov 08:48 PM
New ZealandSeventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 03:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's BayWairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.13 Oct 10:08 PM
PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandResident battles rising floodwaters in DunedinMore than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Oct 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWatch: First look inside New World Mt Albert after $6m expansionA wall between a pizza restaurant and the supermarket was knocked down for the expansion.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood hit homes now worth less than owners' mortgages'I am going to try and not get emotional while talking about it.'30 Sep 05:11 PM
Markets with MadisonReinsurers almost exited New Zealand, Suncorp CEO revealsThe CEO of Suncorp Group says he convinced them to stay.29 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandTenant fights for Kainga Ora to pay after home damaged in stormTenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.Watch10 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandState house tenants blasts 'dangerous' homes built on flood plainsAlmost 200 homes near Te Ararata Stream flooded in last year's storms.10 Sep 01:01 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Council offers buyout to homeowner $180k under CVCouple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHomeowner sues Auckland Council for $18m+ over flooding, stormwater issuesThe property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.25 Jul 05:36 AM
New ZealandPM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'We're stuffed': Residents wait on update for flood-damaged homesIt has been 17 months since the Auckland floods devasted West Auckland.18 Jun 08:37 PM
New Zealand‘Onslaught of ill-informed nonsense’: Mayor Brown hits out at Auckland flood critics'I was elected to fix Auckland, not to weep for it.'17 Jun 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'30 May 04:05 AM
New ZealandNew Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch21 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandWorld-leading technology to avoid future flooding at airportAfter significant flooding steps are being taken to ensure it does not happen again.09 May 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessExports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.24 Apr 12:40 AM
New Zealand'We have a way to go': Firefighters’ internal review of Cyclone Gabrielle and Auck flood responseFenz has set up specialist rescue teams for severe weather events.18 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCrime, cyclone, scams and floods impact insuranceStress, scams and weather disasters significantly impacted multi-billion dollar business.11 Apr 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandDavid Rowe: Beware, the golden summer could come crashing down - Project AucklandOPINION: The city’s traditional aspirations and values shifted with the earth.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your homeWith severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAre we doing enough to future proof NZ against extreme weather events?OPINION: Impacts of severe weather events need to be anticipated in future planning.15 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionHow can we make sense of a year like 2023?Opinion: For many of us in Muriwai it felt like a bad dream we can’t believe was real.12 Feb 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.10 Feb 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The delicate art of extreme weather forecastingOPINION: With regular warnings about dangerous conditions, how do we avoid weather apathy?29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods then and now: Photos capture devastation - see how same spots look todayTraumatic memories hard to shake for victims of flooding a year ago in Auckland.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, heavy rain ahead for AucklandTemperatures are forecast to remain in the high 20s over the weekend and into next week.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: My biggest lesson from the Auckland Anniversary floodsOpinion: Let’s hope we all learn to do better next time, me included.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood-damaged homeowners targeted by looters, waiting for answers a year onThe buy-out process could, in some cases, take up to a decade.25 Jan 11:34 PM
New Zealand'It's frustrating': Consents granted for builds on known flood plains in AucklandOver 1400 new house consents have been issued on flood plains since the Auckland floods.25 Jan 09:02 PM