New ZealandHawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in homes welcome National's cyclone OmbudsmanThe Prime Minister has suggested the move would add another layer of bureaucracy.04 Sep 12:47 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay farmer rapt to move out of Category 3; others still fighting ahead of deadline'I said to them, well I shouldn't be in Category 3.'03 Sep 02:22 AM
New ZealandWoman and child lived in mouldy, bug-infested illegal garage, awarded $29kThe Tenancy Tribunal said it was one of the most-serious cases they’d seen.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Go back, go hard’: Deputy mayor on tough negotiations with Govt over $2b flood buyout"Little to be positive about” in the Govt's terms a week ago, according to deputy mayor.27 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandWho's leading our cyclone recovery?Recovery agency working to ensure opportunity to rebuild region isn't squandered.25 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandWettest winter in 100 years: Marlborough’s record rainfall revealed year on from state of emergencyRainfall report released almost a year after devastating weather thrashed South Island.24 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandEast Coast cyclone recovery: Phil’s in it for the long haulPhil Parker’s been on East Coast since Cyclone Gabrielle flooded Wairoa.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAfter a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?As summer approaches, are we thinking enough about the threat wildfires pose here?23 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandWhere to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summerDoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.21 Aug 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'What the hell?' Ferry suspensions raise fresh fears around housing development'You can’t keep allowing mindless infill into areas that can’t handle it.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher's CEO on dividend cut, $301m hit in full-year resultHurdles lie ahead for construction company - but analysts are upbeat.16 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘We’ve lost everything’: Owners of unsaleable, uninsurable homes hit backAfter a year, people are still waiting for information after flooding destroyed homes.15 Aug 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cold comfort from Greens’ healthy homes grantOPINION: Plus letters on outward migration, vaping, platitudes, billboards, and justice.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAmanda Singleton: Cruel mental toll of flood eventsOPINION: 'The aftermath of these extreme events leaves scars.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMajor new centre-track Ellerslie feature: 388-space car parkExisting car park land beside SH1 due to be sold in a deal yet to settle.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFENZ investigation finds lack of landslide-related training for firefighters'FENZ’s risk management systems did not identify landslides as a hazard.'11 Aug 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNeil Ericksen: Why is NZ still constructing flood-prone buildings?OPINION: The evidence is clear, yet there's no move to flood-proofing, writes researcher.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council cut spending on stormwater repairs and maintenance before January floodsCouncil spending on clearing drains is hopelessly inadequate, says Parnell Business Assn.09 Aug 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA day out at Tangoio with ‘Forklift Foster’ and ‘Chainsaw Retallick‘The newly named squad, coaches and support team manned the tools in Tangoio on Tuesday.08 Aug 04:13 AM
WorldSlovenia devastated by floodsTwo-thirds of the small European country affected, with six dead and hundreds homeless.07 Aug 06:42 PM
New ZealandWairoa has no flood protection; Mayor welcomes $70m to change thatWairoa has received a large Government package to protect against flooding.07 Aug 04:40 AM
New ZealandNew flood risk tool launched online for AucklandFlood Viewer highlights flood plains, low-lying areas, overland flow paths in Auckland.05 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandTop scientist posts anti-Govt views on social mediaMurry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.04 Aug 11:43 PM
New ZealandEmbankment to support SH25a had fill tipped into it in the 1960sRoad design of decades ago was not up to extreme weather in the current climate.02 Aug 09:13 PM
WorldBeijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 yearsThe heavy rains have caused at least 20 deaths.02 Aug 06:44 AM
WorldRoads, cars 'disappear in one minute' as floods hit BeijingHeavy rain near Beijing has flooded houses, torn apart roads and left 20 people dead.01 Aug 08:46 PM
WorldChina flooding: 11 dead, 27 missing around Beijing after days of rainHomes have been flooded, roads torn apart and cars piled into stacks.01 Aug 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew study: How did NZ’s extreme summer affect our young people?Researchers to track young Kiwis' wellbeing after summer's extreme weather events.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Massive gap’ around Westport flood protection expectationsWestport residents to be waiting until 2024 to find out how they will be flood-protected.30 Jul 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthern Hemisphere's summer of 'global boiling' - and what it means for NZThe Northern Hemisphere is sweltering through an unprecedented summer. What can NZ expect?30 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandNiwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winterAfter a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.28 Jul 12:31 AM
WorldIs climate change making cloudbursts more frequent?Experts are alarmed by the increase in extreme weather-related events.26 Jul 10:12 PM
New ZealandSinkholes could open up in other areas of Auckland says councilHeavy rains could cause more sinkholes to open across Auckland.25 Jul 11:48 PM
