New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Silky Oak faces long, slow recoveryIconic chocolate shop has massive clean-up ahead.01 Mar 02:24 AM
PoliticsWatch: Feelings of fear 'justified and fair' says PM; more police resource for Hawke's BayDetails of the new Cyclone Recovery Taskforce have been announced.01 Mar 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Staggering amounts of rain': Where nearly 550mm fell in Hawke's Bay"It helps us understand how heavy the rain was in a relatively short period of time."28 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Bridge to close for five hours for full-load testingThe aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.28 Feb 09:11 PM
New ZealandThe challenge to get power to remaining 2400 properties near NapierThere are plenty of challenges facing crews tasked with restoring power.28 Feb 03:29 AM
KahuWillie Jackson: $15 million package for Māori-led recovery 'not special treatment'The fund has been given for a Māori-led response to Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild.28 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand$11 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to growDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.27 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandHopes Twin Cities' public transport can return amid congestionLocalised bus services are expected to return to Napier and Hastings this week.27 Feb 02:54 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Kai, hugs and emotion as rugby club welcomes storm survivorsRugby club opens its arms to those who lost everything - players strip damaged houses.26 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandPlayers ditch footy boots for gumboots to help families who lost everythingKind-hearted football player describes Cyclone Gabrielle damage as 'unbelievable'.25 Feb 08:40 PM
New Zealand'I haven’t seen them': Residents hit hard by cyclone fear for friends; 13 still 'uncontactable'Puketapu man says while houses can be replaced, cyclone loss of life "very sad"25 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandOffroaders race to ‘apocalyptic’ cyclone disaster zone to help those in needA kind-hearted Kiwi talks of the devastation he saw during a mercy dash to Hawke's Bay.24 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandCyclone-hit family received ‘no warning’ for hours, were preparing to seek refuge on roofWhen the warning came through to evacuate, it was too late for some Esk Valley residents24 Feb 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCyclone Gabrielle: Infrastructure to trump housing in possible $13b repairRebuild unlikely to have a big impact on reversing the slowdown in residential building.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careEvacuations 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."24 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandMiracles and incredible bravery have meant the Cyclone Gabrielle death toll isn't higherMiracles and incredible bravery have meant the Cyclone Gabrielle death toll isn't higher24 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandGenerators, satellite phones, and more: Red Cross thanks Kiwis, updates on how money is being spentDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.24 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandWairoa mayor says looting ‘lowlifes’ should be jailed ‘forever’Craig Little hits out at "disgusting" looters, calls for long jail sentences.23 Feb 10:09 PM
EntertainmentSir Rod Stewart announces third NZ show, Napier show to proceed after cycloneThe rock legend has also assured fans his Napier show is "proceeding as scheduled".23 Feb 08:54 PM
Aged careCyclone Gabrielle: 6 Summerset villages lost power, communications"Ran essential services on generator power, fully supplied with food and medication."23 Feb 08:44 PM
KahuCyclone-hit Wairoa group takes to Te Matatini Eden Park stage with mud caked on legsTe Matatini: Wairoa's kapa haka group brings emotion and aroha to town23 Feb 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Cyclone Gabrielle warnings went unheededOPINION: Public relations expert says alerting the public is harder than it looks.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: More pain for Esk Valley residents as heavy rain hits flood-ravaged areaClean-up mission in Esk Valley struck by more heavy rain.23 Feb 02:05 AM
New ZealandArrest after fleeing car crashes in Hawke’s BayThe car didn't stop for police in Napier, and was later spiked.23 Feb 12:16 AM
New Zealand'People need food': Sikh community rallies to feed those in needHastings Punjabi Sikh community working around the clock to make sure everyone gets fed.22 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandTruckie John Milne decided to park up and wait the cyclone out - then the truck started to moveTruckie John Milne has described his harrowing ordeal the night Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.22 Feb 09:16 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodiesOtago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.22 Feb 05:53 PM
New Zealand$7 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to growDonation follows huge community support for fundraiser.22 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandBeaches out for weeks: Napier raw sewage pumped out to seaA rāhui is in place for the contaminated coastline,22 Feb 04:53 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Restored river crossing promises fuel boost but heightens looting fearMore rain is destined for Hawke's Bay which could spell trouble for flood-stricken people.22 Feb 04:49 AM
TravelWhy you shouldn't cancel your Hawke's Bay tripWhat travellers need to know about heading to Hawkes Bay.22 Feb 01:23 AM
New Zealand'She was gone': Napier flood survivor forced to let go of friend in raging floodwatersGareth Jones held on to his friend for as long as he could before being struck by debris.21 Feb 10:19 PM
New Zealand‘Miniscule’: Govt cyclone support package prompts calls for more helpThe cost of damage to orchards ranged from $150,000 to $250,000 per hectare.21 Feb 05:32 AM
New ZealandLocals guard diggers, trucks fixing Napier highway amid looting fearsSeveral slips have caused large sections of State Highway 5 to fall away.21 Feb 05:22 AM
