‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strike
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.
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Bridge collapse, flooding and evacuations as severe storms hit north Queensland
Storms dumped more than a metre of rain, engulfing parts of the Australian state.
‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland
The state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.
Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland
Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.
'They have to do what they said': Frustration as flood resilience costs rise
Hawke's Bay Regional Council seeks extra funding as project costs reach $26.94 million.
‘Not ideal’: Plan to address coastal flooding in Hawke’s Bay delayed over $34m cost
The climate change and coastal erosion impact strategy has been years in the making.
Mangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News Update
The Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ Herald
'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deaths
The inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.
Pāpāmoa residents woken by early morning flood
Heavy rain floods Pāpāmoa; firefighters clear drains, water recedes.
Edgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m cost
Edgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.
Simon Wilson: We all live in Granity – facing the future in a climate crisis
OPINION: As the wild weather gets worse, how will we adapt and how will we pay for it?
Burst water main in Mt Wellington street
Motorists were told to avoid the Sylvia Park entrance. Video / Alix Stewart / Supplied
‘Move before dark’: Fiji police urge action as floods hit
Residents have been advised to move to higher ground as heavy rain continues.
Napier’s new flood maps could lead to more homes built on piles, says architect
Architect expert says Napier's flood maps will likely make homes on piles popular.
Napier deluge causes flooding to shop display
Water leaking into Max Napier clothing store on Monday night amid heavy rainfall. Video / Bryony Robinson
Man suffers electric shock during alleged copper theft at flood-affected home
Police vowed 'he will be held to account for his actions'.
Landslides in eastern Uganda kill 15, 113 missing in disaster
Five villages affected after nation deluged by heavy rain.
David Colville: Emotive arguments shouldn’t stop 600 much-needed homes being built in Napier
OPINION: Regional Council’s decision not to support Riverbend homes not based on evidence.
The 50-metre channel: Will council's Wairoa River trial prevent flooding?
The 50m overflow channel in the Wairoa River bar aims to improve flood management.
Neil Kirton: Hawke's Bay councils 'gamble' on urban development
OPINION: Napier's vote is 'akin to a high-stakes game of poker'.
Editorial: Time running out for properties at risk from climate-driven flooding
OPINION: Who pays if we have to retreat inland - homeowners, councils or the Government?
Pōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank plan
Flood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.
Seventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.
Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ Herald
'We don’t want our land to go': Whānau in path of planned Wairoa floodway feel 'threatened'
'I wouldn't like it if it was my land either,' Lawrence Yule says.
‘Murderers!’: Protesters demand resignations after deadly Valencia floods
Local people are furious about the lack of warning.
Over 100 schools threatened by coastal flooding in NZ
Hundreds of schools are at risk of floods now and in decades to come.
Clean-up under way after record-breaking deluge hits West Coast
Officials to assess damage across the region caused by yesterday's heavy rainfall.
‘Wettest day since 1979’: State of emergency for Westland as flooding causes evacuations, road closures, slips
Part of SH6 will stay closed all weekend due to flooding, fallen trees and slips.
Spain floods: Army bolsters rescue efforts as death toll hits 217
Spain reinforces efforts to recover bodies and clear debris after the tragic floods.
Auckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?
So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.
The large previously hidden chunk of NZ’s population at risk from coastal flooding
First-of-its-kind study reveals large but hidden chunk of population facing flood risk.
Over 200 dead, woman rescued from car three days after flood
Prime Minister admits response not enough amid criticism of ‘too slow’ authorities.
Spain deploys 10,000 more troops after historic floods kill 211
Spain deploys 10,000 troops to Valencia as floods kill 211; hopes of survivors fading.