PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Zero communication': Shot Tower apartment evacuation draws furious exchangeResidents kicked out at night: '72 hours later, we had not heard a thing.'20 Feb 04:38 AM
Markets with MadisonMarkets with Madison: Stop building on coastlines, floodplains - insurance execTower Insurance CEO says councils must consider managed retreat now.20 Feb 04:20 AM
TravelPassengers separated from bags and prescription drugs in luggage-handling chaosBacklogs of mishandled bags have caused anxiety for travellers with missing prescriptions.20 Feb 03:55 AM
Construction'Very challenging': New home juts over Auckland cliff, foundations exposedHome 'will need complex and thorough geotechnical investigation,' says council19 Feb 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Wayne Brown on taking a back seat to Desley and who leaked 'drongo' commentThe idea he was asleep at the helm is completely wrong, says Wayne Brown.19 Feb 08:18 AM
BusinessTower cuts earnings, dividend forecast after Auckland floods, Cyclone GabrielleTower’s solvency position remains strong, despite two weather events so early in year.16 Feb 08:56 PM
New ZealandAucklanders urged to use water carefully after treatment plants damaged from floodsStormwater boss suggests removing cars from streets to clean cathchpits.16 Feb 04:18 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins says victims of cyclone in 'state of shock', devastation likened to Christchurch earthquakes“I can only imagine how I would feel in those circumstances with my own family."16 Feb 04:12 AM
Politics'Hugely traumatic': PM Chris Hipkins visits Gisborne, Te Karaka“I can only imagine how I would feel in those circumstances with my own family."16 Feb 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLive Q&A: Is extreme weather the new normal in NZ? Our experts explainClimate scientist Nathanael Melia and science journo Jamie Morton answer your questions.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB boss calls for more coordination over climate challengeRecent storm events have shown how inaccurate flood modelling is.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Increasingly worried': It's time to recalculate our vulnerability to floods - insurance bossOPINION: I'm increasingly worried at how unprepared we are.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsCyclone Gabrielle: More fibre in infrastructure diet might be neededHold the line: How can we build a more resilient system?15 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandPiha local narrowly escapes death as home reduced to rubbleMarine Parade has more than a dozen homes still submerged in water that will not drain.15 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandMore for stormwater, less for communities: Auckland Council draft budget out for public consultationCouncillors say they cannot get financial details on big-ticket spending.15 Feb 02:19 AM
Personal FinanceInsurers dealing with 40,000 flooding-related claims, bracing for GabrielleClaims from the cyclone are now also coming in on top of the flood claims.14 Feb 04:44 AM
New ZealandHomes fall down hill at Karekare Beach, road washed awayIt's a beautiful community and this is an absolute tragedy, says Sir Bob Harvey14 Feb 03:25 AM
BusinessConcerns weather disasters may drive food growers out of industryGrowers bearing the brunt of rising supply costs, fresh produce group says.14 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Waiheke Island cut offSlips have caused road closures and there is no power at Matiatia Ferry Terminal.14 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandBoatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescuedThe navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.13 Feb 10:05 PM
Banking and financeHouse sales hit all-time low; Auckland prices plummetOnly 2759 NZ homes were sold last month and just 943 in Auckland.13 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow Gabrielle's fury has exposed flaws in our major citiesThis chaotic season must lead to change.13 Feb 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialRepeated rain destabilises Kiwi perchesOPINION: Our editorial on Cyclone Gabrielle lashing already-sodden areas.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Wayne Brown abandons cuts to stormwater spendingMayoral budget is not fit-for-purpose in a climate emergency, says Forest & Bird.13 Feb 08:26 AM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown abandons cuts to stormwater spendingMayoral budget is not fit-for-purpose in a climate emergency, says Forest & Bird.13 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandDistress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier IslandA boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.13 Feb 01:58 AM
TravelCyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ to resume flights Tuesday as storm passesSome 10,000 international passengers have been disrupted by the cyclone in Auckland.13 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Just the beginning' - Gabrielle's eye on NZ: Heavy winds, monster waves; thousands without powerThe whole of the North Island was put under a tranche of weather warnings yesterday.12 Feb 09:13 PM
New ZealandPower out for about 50,000 households and businessesCrews work through the night to reconnect as many as they can.12 Feb 08:38 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.12 Feb 05:22 PM
New ZealandBrunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to closeAll Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.12 Feb 05:28 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ cancels all domestic flights to and from Auckland tomorrow; multiple international, regional services cannedCancellations made on updated weather reports of Cyclone Gabrielle's likely impacts.12 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandDisabled man’s house wrecked in floods, much-needed modifications ruinedJonathan Ross has lost housing modifications and medical equipment in the floods.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana Wichtel: on atmospheric rivers and an atmosphere of distrust in the mayorIt was raining again in Tāmaki Makaurau - and the need to pay attention.10 Feb 04:00 PM
