New Zealand'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected localsMum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.05 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandWairoa mayor calls for apology over town’s floodingFlooding swept through about 120 homes; damage is estimated in the tens of millions.04 Jul 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Awanga seawall: 200m 'ecoreef' proposed to protect council assetsProject aimed at protecting flood-prone area.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDid sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks notA resident says riverbed sediment build-up is 'elephant in the room'.03 Jul 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fundAwatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.02 Jul 09:14 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Wairoa river issues, anti-progress, carbon capture, Grey StOur readers write in with their views.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStop bank starting point for Thames seawallScheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.02 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandPM plans Wairoa visit; families rehoused at holiday parkThe Prime Minister has hinted at a possible review of the management of Wairoa River.02 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandWairoa still in State of Emergency as council runs Givealittle page for donationsCouncil chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.01 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandTaskforce Kiwi volunteers in Wairoa for flooding responseDefence Force and emergency services veterans volunteering their services in Wairoa.01 Jul 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor saysCraig Little says a pile of wet carpet and destroyed belongings is now lining the streets.30 Jun 06:01 PM
New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay man's body found by contractorPolice said Earle 'Pat' Taka was found by a contractor carrying out flood protection work.28 Jun 10:34 PM
Banking and financeMajor banks offer mortgage suspensions to flood-affected East Coast residentsHundreds of properties have been affected by the latest wild weather to hit the region.27 Jun 06:28 AM
New ZealandWairoa hall shifts from hosting Matariki celebration to flood shelterAbout 100 homes were flooded and 400 properties and homes were impacted.27 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandTimeline of a flood in Wairoa: Why didn't Hawke's Bay Regional Council act sooner?HBRC staff say river mouth opening would not have stayed in place if it was done earlier27 Jun 03:37 AM
New Zealand'My kids are screaming': Wairoa mother’s frightening escape from rising waters'It was bad. I have lived here my whole life and never seen it like this.'27 Jun 03:33 AM
New Zealand'They were part way up the tree': Sheep surrounded by flood water lifted to safety'I drove past and looked at them and thought ‘crap they are going to have to move’.'27 Jun 02:04 AM
New ZealandHaumoana state of emergency liftedHaumoana and Cape Coast residents settle in at home after two evacuations.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandState of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continuesFloodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.27 Jun 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructureOPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closedThousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.26 Jun 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Only machinery': Diggers lost in bid to open Wairoa River barWairoa contracting team lost three parked digger during a mission to open the bar.26 Jun 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'26 Jun 03:38 AM
New ZealandWhen police knocked at 3am: The ordeals of Hawke's Bay's flood victims'I’ve been here more than 30 years, it’s never, never been anywhere near this before.'26 Jun 01:28 AM
LiveNew ZealandHawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuatedA State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.26 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandEmergency coordination system work halted by public sector cutsThe system is similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.25 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandMassive clean-up after East Coast holiday park floodedFloodwaters went through the Te Araroa camp yesterday morning and evacuations came close24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boatiesThe Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.18 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandMassive tree root holds up traffic in CoromandelA fallen 20-tonne tree is behind ongoing hold ups on SH25 in the Coromandel.13 Jun 01:20 AM
World'Chaos' as storm hits Majorca airportStorm grounds all flights out of Palma as planes heading to the island are rerouted.11 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandPartial access restored on Thames Coast HighwayOne lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.10 Jun 08:23 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting processStreamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.09 Jun 09:36 PM
