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Marae containers packed with emergency supplies for top of the south Māori
The containers house generators, portable loos and showers and BBQs.
Ikea-linked Dutch forestry giants buy 1600ha more land
Ministerial inquiry into destructive slash examining what needs to change.
Person dies after incident with tractor on Auckland property
Police say family of the person killed in rural tragedy are being supported.
Four injured, two seriously in Taupō campervan crash
Traffic management is in place and motorists should expect delays.
Pedestrian in serious condition after hit by car outside Auckland Hospital
A witness said they could see someone lying on the ground covered in blood.
Motorcyclist remains in critical condition after Sunday crash
Police have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.
David Fisher: The real problem with cops, plate-tracking and facial recognition tech
Analysis: Police failed on two occasions to put in place safety nets for new technology.
Firefighters battle ‘well-involved’ house fire in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
The fire, which started in the roof, was reported to Fenz around 4.30pm.
One dead after motorcycle crash on Kaipara Coast Highway
The crash was reported about 12.45pm this afternoon.
Multiple Anzac Day crashes as holiday-makers attempt to return home
Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes across the country.
Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.
Horizons starting flood resilience projects
The work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.
How to rebuild Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: There is no such thing as a 'stable' area on the East Coast, writes Cam Wylie.
Arrest after person rushed to hospital following shooting in West Auckland
Police swooped on an address in Triangle Rd shortly before 10pm.
Two pedestrians injured, road partially closed after crash
The pair were struck by the vehicle just before 6.30pm.
One person critical following motorcycle crash in Hawke’s Bay
The crash occurred on State Highway 2 this afternoon.
Environment Minister allows Auckland Council reprieve on Government intensification push after floods, cyclone
'Extension to enable staff to investigate flooding impacts and its implications': Parker
Flood fallout: Council plots new build rules for storm-lashed areas
People want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.
Focus: PM Hipkins reacts to findings from the IPCA investigation into the Parliament protest
PM Chris Hipkins reacts to the findings from the IPCA investigation into the Parliament protest while on a visit to Auckland's Chelsea Sugar Factory. Video / NZ Herald
Wait times increase at Whanganui Hospital's emergency department
'It’s not really a quick, simple answer as to why those waiting times have increased.'
Emergency services responding to three-car crash on SH3
Waka Kotahi are warning delays in the area are likely.
Auckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm response
There was scrambling on a massive scale by mid-afternoon, said Phil Wilson.
State Highway 3 closed after serious crash in Taranaki
Emergency services rushed to the scene around 4.20pm.
Three killed in rented campervan crash; fire brigade speak on devastating call-out
The Herald understands the occupants are from overseas.
'Terrible tragedy': Horror night sees six people killed in road crashes
Roads closed, diversions in place after a tragic night on country's roads.
Tragic night of road crashes, emergency housing crisis & signs of youth crime programme working | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 April, 2023
At least six dead after a tragic night on roads across NZ, 24,000 applicants for emergency housing and the signs that youth crime programme is helping tamariki not re-offend in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Documents reveal chaotic scenes at Auckland Council during flood
Emails from the day of the record-breaking January floods have been released to RNZ.
'System failure': Damning Auckland flood review finds lack of leadership by mayor, council
“This unprecedented event unfolded with extraordinary speed. Minutes mattered."
Simon Wilson: Hey Wayne, fixing dysfunction starts at the top
The flood report tells Auckland's mayor and his council they all have to do better.
School holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecast
It may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.
Project Auckland: Flood protection at work
The transformation of a park involved a vast system to deal with 1-in-100-year deluges.
Project Auckland: Opportunity costs lie in flood and cyclone response
Weather events have left the city with significant damage to public and private assets.