Latest from Floods

Flood reckoning for Bali on over development, waste

At least 18 people were killed and four remain missing after the floods.

Flights halted as Mount Lewotobi blasts ash 10km into the sky

Ash soared 10km above Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki’s 1584m summit.

Ambulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safety

An air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.

New agreements reached in Wairoa flood-mitigation project

'Rebuild their lives': Spillway construction could start by end of year.

64 dead, 65 missing as floods devastate central and eastern Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum says 10,000 troops are aiding rescue efforts.

Inside the new councillors' to-do lists: What each wants done in Auckland this term

Problems with roaming dogs are a high priority for two councillors.

Deadly flooding worsened by probable blockage at river mouth during Cyclone Gabrielle

Water flows exceeded flood of 1938, and doubled that of 2018.

Torrential rain drenches Mexico, 41 dead

At least 22 people have died in Hidalgo, one of the worst-hit states.

Auckland Airport gets giant bird-proof pond after flooding disaster

A new wetland the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to clean up stormwater.

Simon Wilson Love this City: Election news and Brown's latest 'drongo'

OPINION: "Brain tests", who wants what Wayne wants, Kerrin Leoni on housing, and more.

'It’s remarkable': Memorial seat lost in floods turns up across strait months later

Jack Robertson’s mother says the chair now faces the island where family are buried.

Flood risk: Wild weather pummels Auckland commuters with heavy rain, thunderstorms

Thunderstorms could bring 25mm downpours and gusts of up to 80km/h today.

Confidential council document details mayor's office drinks during 2023 floods

Phil Wilson twice found staff having drinks in the mayoral office that night.

Deadly floods in Punjab devastate Pakistan’s breadbasket

New York Times: ‘We built our house with our own hands, and now it’s gone’.

Community builds new library for flood-hit Ōmāhu School

'It shows the power of collaboration and what’s possible when a community comes together.'

Plan to hold back the tide with giant seawall in Java

Residents worry the wall won't arrive soon enough to prevent flooding.