Cyclone Judy causes destruction in Vanuatu, threat of new cyclone looms
Vanuatu Meteorology said Tafea remained under red alert.
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Karekare feels forgotten, two trains collide in Greece & one year on from Parliament protest | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 March, 2023
Angry residents in cut-off Karekare on Auckland's west coast feel forgotten, passenger and freight train collide in Greece killing dozens & prosecutions continue one year on from Parliament protest in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: 'Plain to see' cyclone exposed NZ's infrastructure. This is how we build back better
OPINION: Reducing the quagmire of planning laws is critical.
Corporate co-operation and iwi hold keys to rebuilding devastated communities
OPINION: The key to supporting communities devastated by floods was collaboration.
Displaced Muriwai residents take refuge in campgrounds but desperate for long-term solution
Community meeting to be held for one of hardest hit areas during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Rob Campbell fired, tensions at Napier public meeting & hostage Kiwi pilot could be released | Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 March, 2023
Now-former chair of Te Whatu Ora Rob Campbell is refusing to go quietly, tensions are high at Napier public meeting and Indonesian forces negotiating the Kiwi pilot held hostage to be released in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Crappiest summer ever: Sunny stint to replace soggy three months of rainy weather
“It is a decent dry spell for the North Island to the end of the weekend."
Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help
TV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.
Evacuated Mt Eden residents allowed back home after historic shot tower demolition
High winds from Cyclone Gabrielle cast fears that the 109-year-old tower could collapse.
Three people remain missing in Hawke's Bay; Esk Valley want answers from Civil Defence
Esk Valley residents waited on rooftops and hills for an evacuation order that never came.
Lotto draw for cyclone relief, Gisborne homes evacuated & Rishi Sunak signs post-Brexit deal | Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 February, 2023
Lotto draw announced for Cyclone Gabrielle relief, Gisborne lashed by heavy rain forcing more evacuations and Rishi Sunak signs post-Brexit deal with Northern Ireland in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Summer ruined as rain records broken – how much more can our cities handle?
Rainfall records have been smashed across the North Island.
Thunderstorms ease but Auckland not out of woods, newest Tropical Cyclone named
Fijian MetService names Tropical Cyclone Judy, currently sitting north of Vanuatu.
$11 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to grow
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Cyclone Gabrielle: National candidates fight to widen slash inquiry
The party is ramping up efforts to get Hawke's Bay into the forestry slash inquiry.
Live: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cyclone
There's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.
'Our heroes': Firefighters killed in Cyclone Gabrielle honoured by special tribute
A unique tribute has appeared on the beach at Muriwai, West Auckland.
$25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead in Italy & Emergency Departments under strain | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 February, 2023
Government grants $25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead after boat sinks off Italy and our Emergency Departments still under strain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
250mm an hour: Farmer's astonishing rain reading in Hawke's Bay hills
A weather station on a farm in Waiwhare recorded 730mm of rain in two days.
Pākōwhai home and business owners continue cleaning up after the destruction
Police also made 24 arrests in the Eastern District, 14 in Hawke's Bay, 10 in Tairāwhiti.
Liam Dann: Before we pay the price of climate change we need to agree on the bill
OPINION: This election should be a referendum on the way forward.
Generators, satellite phones, and more: Red Cross thanks Kiwis, updates on how money is being spent
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
NZ Red Cross thanks Kiwis for Cyclone Gabrielle support
The NZ Red Cross thanks everyone for their generosity and kindness following Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / NZ Red Cross
Watch: NZ Army builds road to isolated community in Hawke's Bay
NZ Army soldiers assisted contractors and logging crews as they removed slips and trees blocking the road through to Tutira, a remote community in Hawke's Bay. Video / NZDF
Watch: Navy divers get Gisborne drinking water flowing
An eight-person team from HMNZS Matataua restored Gisborne’s water supply flow, in some of the most challenging environments they have ever faced. Video / NZDF
Live: 'Absolutely bucketing down' - Esk Valley may evacuate; 23 'uncontactable' in HB; Mobster arrested in Napier
More wild weather forecast for regions battered by Gabrielle.
Locals 'terrified' as looters go unchecked in Hawke's Bay
Locals say looting rife in Hawke's Bay since cyclone rendered many homes unliveable.
Turners confirms 'upward pricing pressure' on vehicles after cyclone
Auction firm says there may be a short-term imbalance in demand and supply of used cars.
Cyclone recovery visas offered, Judge to visit Gloriavale & one year of war in Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin 24 February, 2023
New cyclone recovery visa applications open, Employment Court Judge to visit Gloriavale and Ukraine marks one year of war with Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: Why Cyclone Gabrielle warnings went unheeded
OPINION: Public relations expert says alerting the public is harder than it looks.
Hundreds of displaced RSE workers rehomed after floods in Hawke’s Bay
RSE workers are getting back into accommodation.
New forestry slash inquiry ‘too brief’ to consider issues - industry
The Forest Owners Association says tree-planting is imperative to tackle climate change
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke’s Bay building industry effectively on hold
Flood damage assessment leaves building industry without inspectors.