Rugby fans scramble for last-minute flights to Paris, how the Israel-Hamas conflict could affect petrol prices and Vanuatu braces for cyclone Lola in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Scientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.
Forecasters are closely watching what looks set to be season's first tropical cyclone.
Twenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.
The weather agency expects nine to 14 cyclones this season.
During Cyclone Gabrielle, firefighters struggled to access key areas of Hawke's Bay.
'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'
Up to 15 civil defence community hubs are to be established in the wake of the cyclone.
After witnessing Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, Liam Schofield's priorities changed.
There is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.
OPINION: Get ready for "climate whiplash".
Chief Ombudsman learning about the issues facing communities
The 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 Herald
Friday evening's show includes a star-studded line-up of Māori performers.
The Prime Minister has suggested the move would add another layer of bureaucracy.
'If I was a big burly guy and confronted someone on my property, I would do the same.'
'I said to them, well I shouldn't be in Category 3.'
Owners of unliveable homes offered buyout deal similar to Cyclone Gabrielle one.
Idalia is expected to become a major hurricane before it reaches Florida.
Housing has been a huge priority for Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.
They all received Defence Force awards for their bravery.
'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'
DoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.
'You can’t keep allowing mindless infill into areas that can’t handle it.'
Waves up to 12 meters high are expected.
OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.
All Dayna Nuku had on her mind was keeping her tamariki safe.
Category 2P homeowners are running out of time - and money - while they wait for answers.
OPINION: 'The aftermath of these extreme events leaves scars.'
OPINION: Every disaster is an opportunity to learn and prepare, our editorial says.
Six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, residents are still picking up the pieces.
'FENZ’s risk management systems did not identify landslides as a hazard.'
Something to toot about as a bridge smashed by the cyclone reopens after six months.
A whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.