PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: We weren’t prepared for this cyclone, but we need to be in futureOpinion: The climate emergency is hitting home hard, writes Juha Saarinen.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slipChris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’14 Feb 03:47 PM
OpinionChris HydeHawke’s Bay’s day of horror: We thought we were grazing a bullet, until it spun around a cornerOPINION: The water drenched us, the power cut crippled us.14 Feb 09:09 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Body found washed up on Hawke’s Bay beachHawke’s Bay authorities, meanwhile, are struggling to cope with Cyclone Gabrielle impacts.14 Feb 08:58 AM
New ZealandWatch: Heartbreak as historic Auckland surf lifesaving club washes down river"There's our deck going down": Mother nature devastates West Auckland club's home.14 Feb 07:58 AM
New ZealandFamily escape home seconds before it's destroyed by landslideMy husband looked back and saw the house slide off the hillside.14 Feb 07:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Is Whanganui ready for floods?Mayor Andrew Tripe and WDC emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss civil defence.14 Feb 06:49 AM
New Zealand‘Lost everything’: Muriwai resident's home destroyed in major slipAuckland woman distressed and in shock after losing her home in the storm last night.14 Feb 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The good, the bad and the ugly of Cyclone GabriellePoor, fragile, eroding, drenched, crushed, once was staggeringly beautiful Auckland.14 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Huge tree wiped out in Epsom, Auckland A huge tree comes down in Epsom, Manukau Road. Video / SuppliedWatch14 Feb 05:58 AM
TravelChaos for flyers again: Auckland Airport flights suspended because of ground-handling safety fearsFour domestic services were able arrive at the airport today as winds disrupted travel.14 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Horrific flooding in Hawke's Bay from aboveAn aerial view shows extensive flooding in the Hawke's Bay region. Video / Photography by CorenaWatch14 Feb 05:36 AM
New Zealand'It’s been a tough day': Race to evacuate Kaipara residents before high tideHundreds of Dargaville residents have been evacuated as the town braces for high tide.14 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandWaipapa family ‘traumatised’ after trees crash on to homeSon Liam hit on head by falling ceiling; branch punches hole in roof.14 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
BusinessCyclone Gabrielle: Govt relaxes lending rules for emergency financeCCCFA laws tweaked to help peopleaffected by cyclone and floods get overdrafts and loans.14 Feb 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The challenge ahead for PM Hipkins’ handling of Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: So far so good - Hipkins knows a thing or two from Covid about crisis governing.14 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Workers trapped on roof in Hastings for hoursPeople in a worker scheme in Hastings have been trapped on a roof since 8am this morning. Video / NZ Herald Watch14 Feb 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under waterHardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.14 Feb 03:56 AM
Politics‘We aren’t out of the woods yet’: Minister's cyclone warning to ParliamentAll parties supported the declaration of the national state of emergency.14 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandWhangārei family's home becomes an island after slip causes major floodingMud and water is flowing across Whareora Road as Cyclone Gabrielle causes disruption.14 Feb 03:43 AM
New Zealand'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cowsCows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.14 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandHomes fall down hill at Karekare Beach, road washed awayIt's a beautiful community and this is an absolute tragedy, says Sir Bob Harvey14 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Frightening moment bridge bends, obliterated by floodsThe bridge on Rakaiatai Road, near Dannevirke is no match for the swollen Manawatu River. Video / Supplied Watch14 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandFocus: Cyclone Gabrielle's harrowing impact on AucklandCyclone Gabrielle has caused power outages across Auckland, damaged homes and has isolated parts of the region due to landslips and flooding. Video / NZ Herald / SuppliedWatch14 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Live tracking, rainfall stats, region-by-region warnings, shelter locations, train and bus servicesThe entire North Island is now under or facing heavy rain and/or strong wind warnings.14 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandNapier evacuations: Emergency services scrambling to rescue 'multiple people'Helicopters and boats are being used to access stranded residents in the region.14 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandShaky ground: Residents still evacuated as inspectors unable to inspect towerStrong winds buffeting Auckland mean it's not yet safe for inspectors to look at tower.14 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Waiheke Island cut offSlips have caused road closures and there is no power at Matiatia Ferry Terminal.14 Feb 12:00 AM
TalanoaPeople stranded on roofs: 'I don't know if they've been rescued'Emergency services are scrambling to get to people stranded on roofs after heavy flooding.13 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandFocus: Full force of Cyclone Gabrielle revealed as sweeps North IslandCyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region leaving one firefighter missing, and residents in Kumeū inundated again. Video / NZ Herald Watch13 Feb 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Crying, screaming': Tree smashes into family home, missing children by metres'I just knew that my kids were upstairs and I just needed to get to them.'13 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews working to rescue people stranded in Hawke's BayA state of emergency has been declared by the mayors of Napier and Hastings.13 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: What the national state of emergency meansThis is the third time in NZ history a National State of Emergency has been declared.13 Feb 11:08 PM
