New ZealandCyclone poll: Support for compensation for those forced out of homes by natural disastersCentral government a more popular option for payouts compared to local government.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOwners nervous over accommodation aid as fate of cyclone, flood damaged homes remains uncertainMany families can't live in their homes but are still paying mortgages on top of rent.23 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five monthsAuckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.22 May 04:27 AM
New Zealand'Take extreme care': Showers, hail warning for Auckland; deluge for east coastThe good news is to expect settled weather from lunchtime tomorrow.22 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandWild weather: 31,000 lightning strikes in eight hours, thunderstorm warningsForecasters are warning the upper North Island of gusty thunderstorms and hail.21 May 11:07 PM
New Zealand'Scandalous': Owners of flood-damaged home suffering after bank took payoutThe family are in limbo - unable to live in their home or secure a loan to repair it.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandManaged retreat, daylighting streams part of Brown's $1.4b flood recovery planThe money would have to come from a number of sources.17 May 12:41 AM
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
