New ZealandEnd of highway bend known as 'Devil's Elbow' on table as NZTA considers new bridgeHawke's Bay's iconic and cyclone-smashed hairpin bend could be cut across by a bridge.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandDanger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.09 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMormon church doubles as school after cyclone and floodSince last year the school has been in full cyclone-response mode.08 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Destruction right in front of you': Swimmer fears council ruining river spotsCatherine Reeves enjoyed a picnic in the dense woods, then returned to find trees gone.07 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandHelp a grower - buy some feijoasFeijoa growers struggling with lower prices this season.07 Apr 09:03 PM
New Zealand‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixesWIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.04 Apr 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year onPhoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.03 Apr 01:52 AM
New Zealand'They get wiped out and we start again': Trail-blazing bike park to openMountain-bike trail to open after previous park destroyed.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares betterA heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.29 Mar 12:09 AM
New ZealandCyclone emergency management staff resigned due to public ‘backlash’The Bush report calls for improved resourcing and training across emergency management.28 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil considers funding successful cyclone recovery programmesContinuing to fund the programmes would cost $4.4 million over 10 years.27 Mar 01:51 AM
New Zealand‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle reportIndependent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".26 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandGisborne brawl, mental health calls and Cyclone Gabrielle review | Focus Morning Bulletin March 26, 2024Gang member killed in Gisborne brawl named, cops prepare to pull back from distress calls and the Prime Minister addresses findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch25 Mar 06:47 PM
New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Get eyes in the air ASAP': Inside Civil Defence in Hawke’s Bay during Cyclone GabrielleThe review into Civil Defence’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle is set to be released today.24 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Gabrielle volunteers across NZ win joint awardThe award recognised communities who went above and beyond.23 Mar 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptionsSo far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.21 Mar 08:22 PM
New ZealandLotto cyclone cash: Millions from special draw made availableAfter a long wait, the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust fund is open for applications.20 Mar 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Heaven and earth': Three-hour drive no longer necessary for Wairoa chemo patientsCyclone Gabrielle was a catalyst for cancer treatment in northern Hawke's Bay.19 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandCyclone hero cook alleges she was 'bullied' over benefit entitlementsWoman who gave away tens of thousands of meals says she was escorted out of MSD offices.19 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandSchools not equipped for hub role during disasters: reportNeed for schools and early childhood centres be properly resourced for hubs.18 Mar 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKeeping the lights on after Gabrielle: Inside the Waikaremoana Power SchemeFor weeks after Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay's power nearly all came from one place.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMōrere hot pools reopening delayedPopular northern Hawke's Bay tourist attraction will stay closed for a few more months.16 Mar 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone red zones might be ‘finalised’ - but in one community, they're a long way from settledThe situation Pākōwhai is in is complex, but two men say there's a simple red-zone fix.16 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was awesome': National open farm day a successAround 4100 New Zealanders visited 25 farms last Sunday.15 Mar 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Warning shot': Hawke’s Bay stopbanks have 'major inherent weaknesses', report findsA farmer was so concerned about stopbank failure, he paid $13k for an engineer's opinion.15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on iceA resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.15 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandStorms and cyclones leave environmental legacy in coastal CoromandelCadets have been employed to clean up the Coromandel Peninsula's eastern coastline.13 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandNapier rates hike - 47 per cent over three years ?Charges and fees targeted as council looks to limit rates hike.13 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to GovernmentThe Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.11 Mar 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA flood 'like Niagara falls' derailed their retirement plans - then a customer stepped inPeter and Mary Vujcich are finally getting the retirement they thought had disappeared.10 Mar 09:00 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
New Zealand'It’s vital we factor this': Flood protection had no chance against Gabrielle - reportFurther work required to design appropriate flood mitigation.08 Mar 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPothole fixes and four-lane expressway coming - but local roads need hundreds of millionsCouncils still need hundreds of millions to rebuild our cyclone-devastated roads.08 Mar 12:36 AM
