New ZealandDonated plants bring colour to flood-hit Hawke’s Bay gardensGardeners whose properties were inundated by Gabrielle smiling again.08 Oct 10:27 PM
New ZealandChef Neela Neela will take a holiday, but doesn't plan to stop helping othersNeela Neela will take a well-earned holiday, but doesn't plan to stop helping others.08 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandOwners of Hawke’s Bay cyclone-damaged homes ‘angry, sad’ at council communicationOwners of some cyclone-wrecked homes say they are depressed and desperate.04 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandNew changes to forestry regulations post Cyclone GabrielleRegulations have been tightened to reduce damage of downstream communities.03 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandCategory 3 list finalised: Mixed response to Hawke’s Bay cyclone milestoneThe milestone means the buyout process can soon begin. It has drawn a mixed response.02 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandHow Cyclone Gabrielle contributed to Chatham Cup hero’s footballing breakAfter witnessing Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, Liam Schofield's priorities changed.01 Oct 06:47 PM
KahuHousing help for homeless in Te Wairoa brings hopeTe Wairoa has received $14 million to develop cabins for families left without a home.30 Sep 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleClimate change isn’t a thing of the future any more, says author and activist Tim JonesWeather and climate wind like threads through my writing.28 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandApprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homesThere is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.28 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone reliefNews snippets from the Far North.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe black-belt Polish immigrant who wants to be Napier's MPMilewski lives in a community outside of Napier that was severely impacted by the cyclone.26 Sep 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions disputeAuckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.25 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandHastings District Council promises prudency after $11.6m deficit reveal; cyclone mainly to blameAbout 65 per cent of deficit was attributed to cyclone costs.25 Sep 12:14 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay takes out rescue and volunteer of the year at national Surf Life Saving NZ awardsHawke's Bay surf lifesavers took two out of three major national awards last weekend.24 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandHuge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato riversMassive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.24 Sep 09:52 PM
New ZealandThe vines are in bud, the doors are open - Brookfields Winery is backThey are delighted to be back.22 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandWaiata from the wai helps students heal from cyclone flood traumaThe principal of Ōmāhu School wrote a song in te reo about Cyclone Gabrielle to share.21 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandWatchdog highlights public's right to information during crisisChief Ombudsman learning about the issues facing communities21 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins’ sausage roll surprise in Hawke’s Bay; pumps more funds into cyclone-ravaged regionChris Hipkins and his ministers made a number of significant announcements in Hawke's Bay.21 Sep 03:54 AM
PoliticsWairoa mayor wants commitment on town’s post-cyclone recoveryThe mayor hopes political parties will offer assurances with regard to helping his town.21 Sep 12:36 AM
New ZealandWairoa mayor wants National, Act commitment on town’s post-cyclone recoveryCraig Little hopes political parties will assure him they'll help the damaged town.21 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks in Bordeaux, Labour hits new low and airport delays | Focus Morning Bulletin September 21, 2023The All Blacks hit the wineries and golf course on their bye-week, fresh embarrassment for Labour’s struggling campaign, and more lengthy delays at Auckland airport are expected as school holiday travel looms. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 07:31 PM
New Zealand‘Extremely grateful’: $1.2m to boost Hawke’s Bay’s cyclone-hit visitor economyFunds will counter 'incorrect perceptions' about the region's readiness for visitors.20 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandHealth monitoring as dust gets up Hawke’s Bay’s noseTe Whatu Ora is working to assess the public health risk from airborne silt.19 Sep 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spikePothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.19 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandEsk Valley resident predicts worst is yet to comeEsk Valley is a dust bowl, as winds whip up debris left by Gabrielle.18 Sep 04:23 AM
New ZealandMore than $13m in cyclone funds will not be touched until 2024Cyclone recovery funds are sitting in a bank account collecting dust.18 Sep 02:25 AM
KahuThousands of native trees planted to increase airfield's flood protection'We’re pretty sharp at this. I’ve been doing this for nearly 30 years.'15 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandHome by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cycloneSylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.14 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandIs stopbank planting problematic?OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.14 Sep 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommercial fishing still hurting after Cyclone GabrielleEvery vessel in Ahuriri has experienced hazardous, floating logs.14 Sep 04:52 AM
New ZealandYoung Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural SupportGeorgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.14 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationUS inflation offers possible portents for NZ's pathFuel prices pump up inflation in the 'strong man' of the global economy.14 Sep 03:36 AM
