How rich-lister gained consent to fell pōhutakawa at $34m clifftop mansion
Council officer noted chasms and fissures around the cliff and an area close to the house.
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Northland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offences
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
$34m Herne Bay mansion: Pōhutukawa felled just before Cyclone Gabrielle struck
Some bystanders mistakenly thought the trees fell from a landslip event.
Henderson police shooting: Police appeal for public's help after rampage
Police are asking for the public to come forward with relevant information/media.
Three taken to hospital after attack in Auckland city centre
One person was seriously hurt, while two others suffered moderate injuries.
Watch: Armed police swarm West Auckland
Armed police swarm west Auckland’s Henderson, cop car hit by gunfire. Video / Supplied
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence boss was on leave for tramping trip when cyclone hit
Ian Macdonald was 'out of mobile coverage'.
Three injured in crash that closed East Auckland roads
Three people are in a moderate condition, initial reports suggest.
Life in cut-off Tūtira: A month on, choppers are still a lifeline
Daily life has taken on a new look after Cyclone Gabrielle in the cut-off community.
Child critically injured following crash in Christchurch
The pedestrian was struck by a car on Tuesday afternoon.
Truck convoy makes historic trip from Taupō to Napier
About 30 trucks and trailers lined up on the Rangitāiki Plains for the 7am start.
Dave Letele: I'm having trouble sleeping as I really wonder how these people can get on
The community champion flew to cyclone hot spots and doesn't like what's he's seeing.
Family escapes as fire destroys home in Ōtāngarei
Cause uncertain, but child playing with cigarette lighter a possibility.
Investigation launched into the deaths of hero Muriwai firefighters
Fenz CEO Kerry Gregory said the magnitude of the incident justifies an investigation.
Northland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealing
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
How to balance safety with the desire to return home after a disaster
After the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, many damaged homes are still in limbo.
Most Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeowners
Only the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.
Crackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documents
The resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.
Four taken to hospital following two-car crash on SH4
Two of those taken to hospital were in a serious condition.
Petition to keep police Eagle helicopter in Hawke’s Bay started
"Teens and people roaming the streets in the middle of the night have virtually gone."
Skydiving in their 90s: 'I have to prove that I can'
Retirement village residents rallying to raise money for St John.
Temporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic search
They and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.
Earthquake caused damage worth $5.1 billion in Syria
The quake killed at least 50,000 people according to the United Nations.
One person critically injured following crash outside Dunedin
The single-vehicle crash occurred about 4pm this afternoon.
Man, 58, dies at Wānaka mountain bike event
The athlete died at the start of the Motatapu annual off-road race.
Dispelling the myths of NZICC’s roof, straw to be reinstated
Fletcher Construction: "Change in roof design would provide reassurance to all involved."
Muriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit houses
Locals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.
Focus: Fire Fight - 23 days on the front line at the Parliament protest
NZ Herald photographers and reporters were on the grounds throughout the occupation, talking to protesters, police, politicians and ordinary Wellingtonians right up to the fiery end. Video / NZ Herald
Corporate co-operation and iwi hold keys to rebuilding devastated communities
OPINION: The key to supporting communities devastated by floods was collaboration.
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.
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.
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.