PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland Council makes flood and erosion risks clearer for home buyersA free council tool now shows flood and landslide risks by address and area.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumAucklandInside the new councillors' to-do lists: What each wants done in Auckland this termProblems with roaming dogs are a high priority for two councillors.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Herald NOWNew report warns hundreds of thousands of homes are in flood‑prone zonesAlison Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the looming flood and erosion crisis.Watch08 Oct 09:10 PM
AucklandConfidential council document details mayor's office drinks during 2023 floods11 Sep 12:50 AM
New Zealand'The last thing my beloved Dave saw was just blackness': Flood victim's widow recounts tragedy26 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Completely unaware of the danger': Flood victim's widow asks why no warning was issued26 Aug 03:11 AM
Herald NOWBanks overvalue flood-prone homes and RBNZ could ease bank capital requirementsWatch24 Aug 08:03 PM
AucklandWatch: Burst water main in Avondale sends water spraying roughly 8–10 metres into the air.A 150mm water main has burst on Rosebank Road in Avondale, causing localised flooding to multiple sections and sending water 8–10 metres into the air. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Aug 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCold dread: Home 'worthless' after Auckland Council buys unit next doorJim Weir says his son's home is now 'unsaleable' after the council's flood buy-back.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan rescues a freedom camper as her vehicle is swamped by rising flood waters in KawakawaSelf-appointed river monitor and concerned local Roddy Hapati Pihema discovers a freedom camper was still parked in a flood-prone area at Kawakawa, despite his earlier warning.Watch16 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandHow $2.15m home became worth just $50k; plan for flood-damaged properties revealedOne storm-damaged house has fallen in value from $2.15 million to $50,000.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PropertyWatch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.11 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coronial inquest into deaths in flooding will hurt - hopefully it will also help OPINION: 19 lives are thought to have been lost in the immediate and long-term aftermath.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreationOPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhy the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challengesVast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.26 Jun 10:52 PM
Business$175k in costs awarded in $10 million Auckland mansion stoushNingfei Du was refunded his $1m deposit for the Remuera home.22 Jun 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blows my mind': Flood-prone development sparks community outrageAuckland Council says its hands are tied by planning laws, which will change soon.13 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Desley Simpson rules out Auckland mayoral bidSimpson has been considering whether to challenge Brown in the October vote. 05 Jun 12:24 AM
New ZealandConfidential Auckland blueprint tackles housing intensification, flood risksThe new rules aim to protect against floods while boosting housing near transport.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat is the future of the Takapuna Golf Course?A wetland has been planned for half of Takapuna Golf Course, doubling as a recreation space and a flood reservoir.Watch23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBDStrong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Apr 10:21 AM
GolfTakapuna Golf Course alternative plans revealed ahead of council meetingThe alternative design will be presented at a committee meeting on Thursday morning. 01 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandLocals urge river cleaning as Auckland town faces relocation due to flood risk'I can't recall the last time work was done on the river,' says McDonald.18 Feb 07:26 PM
New Zealand‘No cavalry coming’: The Auckland town facing relocation due to flood riskThere is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.17 Feb 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Lazy, sloppy, negligent’: Couple slams council over disputed home assessmentKim Spark has lost 10kg over the past year from the stress.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorm-damaged house disputeCouple battle Auckland Council over storm-damaged home for compensation. Video / Dean PurcellWatch15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The house was tilting’: Tenant’s escape as state houses await fate two years after floodsFour Māngere state houses are still propped up after floating during the Auckland floods.26 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandMangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 06:35 PM
