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.
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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.
Opinion: Cyclone’s real stories uplifting, false claims unsettling
'Freak' events are becoming more common in Hawke's Bay.
Adopt-a-Community supporting recovery efforts
Councils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.
Shane Te Pou: Public servants deserve thanks for their mahi
We need our public servants more and more. They deserve credit, not criticism
'Really nerve-wracking': Sisters recall evacuation from home by boat at Dairy Flat
''What is meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime event has happened three times in a month.''
Deputy Prime Minister Sepuloni brings back cyclone relief from Fiji
Carmel Sepuloni has brought back Fiji defence staff to help with the cyclone clean-up.
Hawke’s Bay winegrowers: ‘We’re down but not out’
Some in the industry say it will take years to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
West Auckland residents call for voluntary buyouts after repeat flooding
Some properties have experienced flood-damage up to eight times since 2021.
Emergency mobile alerts issued across the Auckland region
These were in response to increased rainfall and flood risks.
Auckland Emergency Management issues emergency mobile alert for Bethells Beach, Piha, Karekare and Muriwai
Warning issued after increased rainfall and storms.
Evacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone
"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."
Generators, satellite phones, and more: Red Cross thanks Kiwis, updates on how money is being spent
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Political Roundup: Our politicians are competent firefighters, but terrible builders
Main parties good with the political firefighting required to deal with disasters, but ...
Esk Valley's flood history reminder of risks
Flooding in Esk Valley is no secret, but when disaster strikes we ask the same questions.
'The last thing we need’: Mayor Brown's warning for Aucklanders amid flash flooding concerns
A severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.
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
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Northland
Thunderstorms are expected in southern Northland this afternoon.
Sir Rod Stewart announces third NZ show, Napier show to proceed after cyclone
The rock legend has also assured fans his Napier show is "proceeding as scheduled".
Cyclone Gabrielle: 6 Summerset villages lost power, communications
"Ran essential services on generator power, fully supplied with food and medication."
Locals 'terrified' as looters go unchecked in Hawke's Bay
Locals say looting rife in Hawke's Bay since cyclone rendered many homes unliveable.
Cyclone-hit Wairoa group takes to Te Matatini Eden Park stage with mud caked on legs
Te Matatini: Wairoa's kapa haka group brings emotion and aroha to town
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.
Watch: The power of a community after a cyclone - ‘we’re not strangers, we’re family’
Powerful emotional reaction from Hastings residents overwhelmed by help from strangers.
Landslips and dangerous roads stop courier from delivering life-saving chemotherapy drugs
Woman's cancer has relapsed after dangerous roads delayed life-saving drugs.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke’s Bay building industry effectively on hold
Flood damage assessment leaves building industry without inspectors.
City Rail Link’s lucky scrape with Auckland floods
City Rail Link would have been delayed by a year if floods happened earlier.
'People need food': Sikh community rallies to feed those in need
Hastings Punjabi Sikh community working around the clock to make sure everyone gets fed.
Truckie John Milne decided to park up and wait the cyclone out - then the truck started to move
Truckie John Milne has described his harrowing ordeal the night Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.
Heavy rain warning issued for Hawke’s Bay, including Esk Valley
Civil Defence says people need to be prepared to evacuate.
'We're still here': Flaxmere leader on hope in face of disaster
Henare O'Keefe sees hope in the face of a long line of adversity for the region.