PremiumPremiumConstructionFighting to keep the tide back: Meng Foon, King's Counsel barrister, businessmanEx-tropical cyclone Lola which struck in the last few days battered the shoreline.02 Nov 02:01 AM
New ZealandNorth Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seasThe worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.26 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandGiving back to the community important to Ōtaki farming familyMax Lutz and his family have been heavily involved in the community.25 Oct 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTūhoe claim Genesis management ‘far more destructive than Gabrielle’Genesis Energy denies causing damage to the lake environment.24 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's Counsel barrister battling authorities over his $6.2m Matakana estate's seawall"Reserve land would be at risk of being washed away, so the public would be the loser."24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They could have done better' - Mayor Wayne Brown reacts to MetService review of Auckland floodsThe review concluded that the forecaster's models performed poorly.23 Oct 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar tollScientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecastingAn internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus unveils tool to help it face the next big natural disasterPlus: Spark, One and 2degrees update on their post-Gabrielle efforts to boost resilience.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Domain's ugly pop-up ponds: The outlook for sport, major events"The Domain is definitely not looking as attractive as it usually does" - deputy mayor.21 Oct 05:57 AM
New ZealandCoromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protectionMore funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.18 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandOwners of flood-damaged homes fear buyouts will leave them in debtMany residents will have to pay for a mortgage on a house they no longer own.16 Oct 06:39 AM
New ZealandCops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'11 Oct 10:18 PM
WorldDeath toll rises after icy flood swept through India’s Himalayan northeastA glacial lake burst in India’s Himalayan northeast, forcing thousands to flee.07 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandWater, water everywhere: What candidates have to say to flooded business ownerRotorua MP candidates respond to Bryce Allan's story.03 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandApprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homesThere is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.28 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Black mould, loose lights and flooding in NZ courtroomsMinistry of Justice papers released say families are being impacted by poor conditions.27 Sep 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions disputeAuckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.25 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandHuge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato riversMassive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.24 Sep 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Atmospheric river': Wet weather dampens spirits on first week of school holidaysAuckland will catch the edge of the "atmospheric river" causing havoc on the East Coast.24 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandStudents pitch-in as Queenstown properties red-stickeredOne said he convinced his flat mates to travel from Dunedin to help clear the mud.23 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandKia rite-Time to Act: From cyclones to droughts, climate’s wild rideOPINION: Get ready for "climate whiplash".22 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandFlood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failureQueenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.22 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandSchool holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rushSchool hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.22 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
New Zealand‘A community determining what they need’: At-risk Pūtiki wants its own emergency response“What you want in an emergency is a community well prepared to respond on their own."19 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldWarnings before devasting Libya floods went unheededExperts had said floods posed significant danger to the dams protecting 90,000 people.18 Sep 05:55 AM
New ZealandStranded Creative NZ staff felt 'abandoned' during Auckland floodsCreative NZ employees spent most of the night at the airport during the Auckland floods.17 Sep 10:28 PM
WorldLibya investigates the collapse of two dams after flood kills over 11,000Floods overwhelmed two dams and sent a wall of water that destroyed entire neighbourhoods.16 Sep 08:59 PM
KahuThousands of native trees planted to increase airfield's flood protection'We’re pretty sharp at this. I’ve been doing this for nearly 30 years.'15 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandIs stopbank planting problematic?OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.14 Sep 11:04 PM
WorldLibya flooding death toll soars to 11,300, 10,100 reported missingA UN official said that most casualties could have been avoided.14 Sep 09:36 PM
