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
PremiumAucklandCold 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
PremiumOpinionMatt 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 ZealandMan rescues a freedom camper as her vehicle is swamped by rising flood waters in KawakawaWatch16 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumAucklandHow $2.15m home became worth just $50k; plan for flood-damaged properties revealed15 Jul 05:00 PM
PropertyWatch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent11 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Coronial inquest into deaths in flooding will hurt - hopefully it will also help 07 Jul 05:00 PM
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
BusinessWhere Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.23 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: We all live in Granity – facing the future in a climate crisisOPINION: As the wild weather gets worse, how will we adapt and how will we pay for it?12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $2b storm recovery fund coming under pressureThe extra buyout costs will potentially leave less money for storm resilience projects.02 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland family bewildered: Floods forcing nine neighbours out of unsafe homes, but theirs is ok?There is a risk to life here, says the Deacon's lawyer.27 Nov 08:48 PM
New ZealandSeventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 03:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's BayWairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.13 Oct 10:08 PM
PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandResident battles rising floodwaters in DunedinMore than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Oct 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWatch: First look inside New World Mt Albert after $6m expansionA wall between a pizza restaurant and the supermarket was knocked down for the expansion.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood hit homes now worth less than owners' mortgages'I am going to try and not get emotional while talking about it.'30 Sep 05:11 PM
