New Zealand'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'26 Jun 03:38 AM
New ZealandWhen police knocked at 3am: The ordeals of Hawke's Bay's flood victims'I’ve been here more than 30 years, it’s never, never been anywhere near this before.'26 Jun 01:28 AM
LiveNew ZealandHawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuatedA State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.26 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandEmergency coordination system work halted by public sector cutsThe system is similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.25 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandMassive clean-up after East Coast holiday park floodedFloodwaters went through the Te Araroa camp yesterday morning and evacuations came close24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boatiesThe Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.18 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandMassive tree root holds up traffic in CoromandelA fallen 20-tonne tree is behind ongoing hold ups on SH25 in the Coromandel.13 Jun 01:20 AM
World'Chaos' as storm hits Majorca airportStorm grounds all flights out of Palma as planes heading to the island are rerouted.11 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandPartial access restored on Thames Coast HighwayOne lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.10 Jun 08:23 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting processStreamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.09 Jun 09:36 PM
New ZealandMultiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of ThamesThe road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.09 Jun 08:05 PM
New Zealand15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit AucklandResidents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.08 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more fundingGisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in ThamesWork on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.05 Jun 11:30 PM
World'Nobody saved them': Mum slams bystanders who watched her daughter dieA mother has lashed out at the lack of action that caused the death of her daughter.05 Jun 09:02 PM
New ZealandSatellites revealing new view of lingering landslide risk after 2023′s extreme summerScientists using satellites to probe landslide risk in spots hit hardest by 2023's storms.03 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldThe nation preparing to evacuate an island in face of rising sea levels300 families are packing their belongings in preparation for a dramatic change.01 Jun 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'30 May 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDemolition looms for 53 Gisborne properties'We are protecting the house, not the people' - GDC recovery programme manager.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt appearances for Gisborne forestry companiesSamnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut offBridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch21 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandLines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwatersThe eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.21 May 07:45 AM
New ZealandRising stream levels in NgongotahāPrecautionary evacuations are under way in Ngongotahā due to fears of rising stream levels. Video / Aleyna Martinez, Olivia Sanson, SuppliedWatch21 May 12:17 AM
New ZealandSlips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closedNgāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHazard-prone development likely under fast-track law, insurers and engineers warnContinued building in flood-prone areas is a 'highly likely' result, submitters warn.16 May 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Not enough' well-trained staff to deal with severe weather events, review finds'We do not have enough well-trained Nema staff or surge staff to deploy,' the report read.15 May 06:32 PM
New ZealandLocal aids Brazil floods: 'It’s heartbreaking'A Tauranga local who grew up in Porto Alegre is raising money for the South Brazil floods.13 May 10:56 PM
WorldAt least 15 dead after flash floods, cold lava flow in IndonesiaCold lava flows from Mt Marapi, triggering deadly floods.12 May 09:02 AM
New ZealandWorld-leading technology to avoid future flooding at airportAfter significant flooding steps are being taken to ensure it does not happen again.09 May 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ, BNZ bosses in no hurry to follow Reserve Bank’s advice on insurability of propertyThe Reserve Bank believes more risk-based pricing could improve financial stability.07 May 05:00 PM
WorldFloods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 daysDamage from the rains has also forced more than 80,000 people from their homes.05 May 08:57 PM
WorldHundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters keep risingHigh waters flooded neighbourhoods around Houston following heavy rains.05 May 12:44 AM
New ZealandHail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZFlooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.01 May 01:11 AM
