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Auckland Airport says regional airfield upgrade could allow for more local jet flights
Extreme weather events and possible jet upgrades influence a $147m project.

HBRC unveils new flood management plan for Wairoa River
Mayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.

Confidential Auckland blueprint tackles housing intensification, flood risks
The new rules aim to protect against floods while boosting housing near transport.

Auckland golf course at centre of flood plan debate as decision looms
'Why would you want to save the golf course when homes and businesses are being ruined?'

What 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.

Record floods claim four lives, isolate 50,000 in eastern Australia
Floods have left people stranded in northern New South Wales.

Floods strand 50,000 as eastern Australia battles deluge
The storms have dumped more than 4 months’ rain across parts of New South Wales in 2 days.

Homeowner upset after developer fells 50yo boundary hedge
Owner says hedge was pride of her backyard. Developer says it had to come down for safety.

NSW's relentless rain has led to record-breaking emergency
About 16,000 people will remain isolated by flooding until at least Thursday.

Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners
Landowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment.

Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.

Far North flood prevention scheme proves its worth
Flood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding

Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.

'Amazing': Rural community unites to save chooks from flooding
'You reminded us what the power of the rural farming community really means.'

Aerial view: Canterbury flooding isolates communities
Aerial footage reveals the scale of flooding across areas of Canterbury after a destructive weather system hit the region and prompted a state of emergency.

Severe wind, rain forecast to ease for Canterbury and Wellington after gales and flooding
Fire and Emergency NZ said it responded to more than 30 callouts overnight, mainly in the Wellington area.

'We are here to help': ASB offers relief measures for weather-hit customers
Bank says it will pause home loan repayments for up to three months.

Aerial photos reveal extent of Selwyn flooding as state of emergency continues
Christchurch Airport recorded over 80mm of rain in 24 hours.

'Never seen it this bad': Town's flood fears as residents sandbag homes
Nick Reid’s property is under immediate threat from the floodwaters.

Court orders $10m Auckland mansion sale cancelled after fatal landslide
Buyer and seller fought over whether sale should go ahead after home left on cliff edge.

'Huge amount of work': $70m Crown cash for Wairoa spillway approved
'A testament to the way in which the people of Wairoa have come together.'