New Zealand'Potentially saved lives': Kaitāia flood scheme holds in extraordinary delugeAwanui River flows peaked at 410cu m a second, almost double the 1958 flood.29 Mar 02:30 AM
New Zealand‘Holy heck, there’s water all around the houses’: Residents caught by surpriseMetService said Kaitāia received more than double its monthly rain in two days.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming': Northland residents wrangle flooding, cleanup underway500 people evacuated in last night's deluge, state of emergency remains for Far North.27 Mar 03:58 AM
New ZealandOrange rain warning: Bay of Plenty hit with road closures, slips and flooding27 Mar 03:57 AM
New Zealand'River down our street': Evacuated Kaitāia locals on moment floods swamped them at midnight26 Mar 10:27 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Wouldn't wish it on anybody': Kaitāia locals describe the flooding overnight | Ryan Bridge TODAYRobyn Shackleton and Dave Arrell describe what the past 24 hours have been like.Watch26 Mar 07:51 PM
New ZealandMen rescued from car trapped in floodwaters near WhangāreiStates of Emergency cover Whangārei and the Far North for seven days.26 Mar 05:38 AM
World4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure'Torrential rain has pushed reservoir levels to dangerous heights, officials say.21 Mar 03:23 AM
New Zealand$250m snub: Beachfront home owners call for flooding protection ‘fair go’Ann Redstone wants coastal communities to get 'same consideration as inland communities'.19 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldTropical low and monsoon rains trigger major floods across northern AustraliaParts of Queensland logged record three-day rain totals and at least two deaths.14 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandMercia's plea: Why Hawke's Bay should continue to donate to Red CrossMercia Paaymans' family lost 20 vehicles: 'They were the only entity who came and helped'.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClosures on this state highway cost an estimated $8m in lost GDP every dayThe road between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki allows freight access to the primary sector economy.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Mount Maunganui tragedy red-stickered Kiwi camping?OPINION: On a risk scale, where are Kiwis still comfortable to camp?02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood worksA Cabinet paper expressed concern about the project, citing disputes between councils.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopeningMayor: 'Our primary concern is safety; we're not going to do it if it's not safe.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwatersAfter rescuing them from their car, he put them up at his mum's house for the night.23 Feb 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Sort it out': Minister's frustration with flooded $70m cyclewayThe $70m Petone cycleway tunnel remains thigh-deep in water days after storms.20 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandHome owner captures moment landslide hits propertyThe Stokes Valley home is unsafe to live in after the slip during this week's storm. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandBanks Peninsula farmers and businesses counting the cost of floodsAkaroa logged 243mm in 24 hours, its wettest February day on record.18 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor reveals latest on Banks Peninsula state of emergencyChristchurch has been lashed by heavy rain, cutting off Banks Peninsula locals. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch17 Feb 06:17 PM
PoliticsClimate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promisedMapping aims to give councils and home owners a clearer picture of risk.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings lift over mainland NZ after storm unleashes flooding on South Island Banks Peninsula has been hit by a deluge.17 Feb 07:54 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Afternoon Headlines | More sewage flows into Wellington ocean and heavy rain drenches Christchurch | Tuesday, February 17, 2026Watch16 Feb 11:37 PM
New Zealand'It is a moat': Former Exponents frontman's Canterbury home floodedJordan Luck's beloved music room has been hit by floodwaters. 16 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa residents coming together during floodsNeighbours are using their own vehicles to evacuate homes cut off by floods.16 Feb 07:10 AM
New ZealandPlanes land in wild wind at Wellington AirportFootage of several planes landing in wild winds at Wellington Airport. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 03:58 AM
WellingtonRoad 'disintegrating' as flooding tears through Lower Hutt suburbKamahi St in Stokes Valley has been torn up by ferocious flood waters.16 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandRoads 'disintegrating' in Lower Hutt suburbCracks and holes have shown up in streets around Stokes Valley, with dirty water bubbling up underneath. Video / Billy Paine / SuppliedWatch16 Feb 02:47 AM