New Zealand'He was my hero': Traumatised Muriwai disaster survivor's tribute to killed firefighterA huge slip buried two volunteer firefighters as they fought to save a Muriwai home.15 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandCommunity noticeboard: Are you searching for family or friends? Post your messages herePost your message here for a missing person, or let others know you're safe.15 Feb 11:08 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 Zealand'In shock': Truckie's harrowing airlift rescue from wrecked SH2He was driving back to Hastings on Monday night when the storm hit and trapped him.15 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandTe Matatini festival confirmed as rohe starts cyclone clean-upA contingency plan is in place for the Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tāngata festival.15 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Photos show widespread destructionCyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region.15 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandWoman stuck between slips in rural Hawke’s Bay found; Family relievedAshleigh Neave has been found after being stuck between slips in Tutira.15 Feb 10:37 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Iconic Hawke’s Bay bridge swept awayRissington Bridge destroyed in flood. Video / SuppliedWatch15 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: People all over the world waiting to hear if family members are safe in Gisborne and Hawke's BayA South African family who immigrated to New Zealand four weeks ago are missing.15 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: How to get the best out of impaired communication networksCommunications were all but wiped out in parts of NZ after Cyclone Gabrielle hit.15 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandCommunity in Tūtira village join in relief effortsCommunity in Tutira village in Hawkes Bay join in relief efforts. Video / SuppliedWatch15 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandExodus from NapierEnormous queues out of Napier via State Highway 51. Video / Paul TaylorWatch15 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Helicopter pilot's daring, pinpoint rescue of elderly manAnother dramatic escape from floodwaters has been captured on video.15 Feb 09:47 PM
Lifestyle'We're in awe of the valiant efforts': William and Kate's heartfelt message to Kiwis'We are in awe of the valiant efforts of emergency responders risking their lives.'15 Feb 09:29 PM
TalanoaGroup of RSE workers reportedly unaccounted for found safe and wellThere are about 5000 RSE workers in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne.15 Feb 09:11 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Whanganui clean-up continuesThere are still multiple slips and fallen trees blocking the Parapara.15 Feb 09:10 PM
New Zealand'It's like someone picked the district up and threw it around' - Tiny community floodedTinui has a huge clean up job on its hands after floodwaters swept through the village.15 Feb 08:52 PM
TravelHandwritten note announces Art Deco Festival cancellationWith power and communication down, festival organisers turned to pen and paper.15 Feb 08:01 PM
New Zealand‘We watched our town basically get drowned’- Community devastated to find homes goneAllen wept with the community last night, 'feeling their pain, anguish and anxiety'.15 Feb 07:42 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: What we know about the five confirmed deathsThe storm has left death and catastrophe in its wake.15 Feb 06:28 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 ZealandAuckland's shell-shocked Muriwai, Piha communities face aftermath of killer stormA Muriwai local describes the horrific moment the slip hit.15 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Coromandel enters fifth day without power, roads closedPeninsula struggling to restore roads and electricity after severe battering.15 Feb 05:32 PM
New ZealandWatch: Holy cow! Moment herd in neck-deep floods swim to safetyNeck-deep in water, the cows were centimetres from drowning. Then their owner had a plan.15 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandFocus: Bridges around Napier destroyed by raging floodwatersThe first look at bridges along State Highway 51 shows many are destroyed by the raging floodwaters of Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Feb 04:17 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle death toll rises, East Coast isolated & 'scary' wellington quake | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 February, 2023 Death toll rises in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, cut-off regions wake up to another day of isolation and 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Wellington in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Feb 04:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLive Q&A: Is extreme weather the new normal in NZ? Our experts explainClimate scientist Nathanael Melia and science journo Jamie Morton answer your questions.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB boss calls for more coordination over climate challengeRecent storm events have shown how inaccurate flood modelling is.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower cuts, floods, and a house fire - Cyclone wreaks havoc in the KaiparaA Dargaville mum's heartbreaking story at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSponge cities: Could this approach help NZ weather climate change?An expert in urban planning says we need to change the way we think about cities.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Challenging' and 'difficult' situation as Far North residents forced offlineThe outages impacted 111 calls and banking and Eftpos services around the district.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat residents in Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti, Coromandel and Piha need to knowRead important updates as text only for those with little cellphone reception.15 Feb 10:04 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Road near Waipawa cut off by floodwaterInspection staff say the road has been compromised in multiple areas.15 Feb 09:04 AM
