PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Poor suffer as the world churnsOpinion: Our editorial on the lasting effects of extreme weather on the poorest.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than othersWeather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.15 May 02:43 AM
PoliticsGovt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 revealPrime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.14 May 09:45 PM
PoliticsMore classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcomePM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costsWayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore rain looms as Auckland recovers, 100 flood-damaged propertiesThe region had up to 110mm worth of rain yesterday.09 May 10:03 PM
New ZealandActing Auckland Mayor says council has learned from mistakes made during January floodsIt's a case of keep calm and carry on, says Desley Simpson.09 May 04:31 AM
New ZealandAuckland flooding: Why are we seeing more frequent, intense rainfall?Another major weather event has caught us by surprise.09 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland declares state of emergency: What it means for youAuckland's state of emergency explained.09 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council cold on compensating private homeowners after floods, buy-outs mootedWayne Brown says central government needs to show leadership around storm-related compo.07 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandResidents in mouldy, damaged homes months after Auckland floodsResidents are still living in destroyed homes and desperate for answers.02 May 09:26 AM
PoliticsCyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone futureIt was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.02 May 12:25 AM
PoliticsRobertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homesCyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.01 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandPossible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floodsNational won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.01 May 02:30 AM
PoliticsWill you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide futureConsultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlood fallout: Council plots new build rules for storm-lashed areasPeople want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm responseThere was scrambling on a massive scale by mid-afternoon, said Phil Wilson.18 Apr 06:12 AM
New ZealandRiver protections: Regional councils ‘hopeful’ over Budget bidA plan to invest $257m to speed up 92 river projects across NZ has been revealed.18 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Council chief executive to front media on damning reportJim Stabback to address criticisms of council response in report.17 Apr 10:51 PM
Politics‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.15 Apr 11:25 PM
PoliticsDocuments reveal chaotic scenes at Auckland Council during floodEmails from the day of the record-breaking January floods have been released to RNZ.13 Apr 09:03 PM
InflationInflation hits tradies hard as disaster recovery continuesPrice of supplies surging, but many traders don't want to charge more, survey finds.13 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandFund announced for research to help recovery from cyclone and Auckland floodsFund to support scientific research to help recovery in areas hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.13 Apr 01:48 AM
New ZealandEmergency management chair found out about Auckland floods from daughterHowick councillor Sharon Stewart says the flood is a wake-up call for the council.12 Apr 11:31 PM
New Zealand‘Ensure it doesn’t happen again’: Calls for urgent action after damning flood reviewManukau Ward councillor Alf Filipaina hopes recommendations will prevent past mistakes.12 Apr 10:56 PM
New Zealand'System failure': Damning Auckland flood review finds lack of leadership by mayor, council“This unprecedented event unfolded with extraordinary speed. Minutes mattered."12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Hey Wayne, fixing dysfunction starts at the topThe flood report tells Auckland's mayor and his council they all have to do better.12 Apr 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Minutes mattered': Mayor, council response to Auckland floods criticised in reviewThe report was commissioned by Mayor Wayne Brown.12 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland fatal flood review out: Council requested release ‘extensions’It can be revealed Auckland Council has been behind some of the 'extensions'.12 Apr 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandProject Auckland: Flood protection at workThe transformation of a park involved a vast system to deal with 1-in-100-year deluges.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Project AucklandFuture proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky futureWhere we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.10 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandProject Auckland: Opportunity costs lie in flood and cyclone responseWeather events have left the city with significant damage to public and private assets.10 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandProject Auckland: Resilience key in housing - Kāinga OraThe recent floods have made Kāinga Ora determined to push on with future-proofed housing.10 Apr 04:59 PM
New ZealandWest Auckland residents want certainty from reports into storm events by Mayor Wayne Brown and GovernmentCouncil, govt urged to do what's needed; ex-Police Commissioner Mike Bush heading review.10 Apr 03:50 AM
