PremiumPremiumWorldGovt criticised after another 'one-in-500-year' flood in AustraliaNew York Times: Civilians were largely left to rescue one another as flood struck.24 Mar 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDriver escapes darkness of car swamped in floodwaters'It was pitch black and I couldn't see anything.'24 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandGisborne floods: Work begins to clear roads, Kiri Allan assesses the damageMinister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan has arrived in the region.23 Mar 11:20 PM
New ZealandGift of life: Volunteers' brave act in East Coast floodMercy dash for sick kaumātua stuck on property which now resembles an "island".23 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandGisborne cut off: Homes evacuated, power cut off, after torrential rain on East CoastResidents were evacuated overnight and hundreds are still without power.23 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandWashed away: Raging East Coast floodwaters claim coastal homeCivil Defence official tells East Coasters to brace for another rough night23 Mar 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Lucky' to be alive: Person swept away down river, workers choppered to safetyFlood-prone East Coast residents urged to evacuate now or 'prepare to ride out the storm'.23 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandGisborne highway reopening briefly ahead of further rain tonight'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'23 Mar 02:39 AM
New Zealand'The bridge is gone': Heavy rainfall collapses bridge, floods properties on East CoastMayor Rehette Stoltz said Tokomaru Bay had been 'cut in half' due to damage on the bridge.23 Mar 12:28 AM
New ZealandWild weather: How an Auckland home flooded in 30 minutes'Now we're just having a few beers, there's nothing else you can do really.'21 Mar 03:36 AM
WorldAustralia's east coast rain seems endless. Where is all the water coming from?Floods have devastated the eastern regions for weeks and more heavy rain is forecast.07 Mar 05:57 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Big tractor saves little birdsHawke's Bay's riverbed management is a rare win-win for industry and the environment.06 Mar 03:27 AM
WorldThousands flee worst Aussie floods in decadesDisaster hits the southeast coast prompting tragedy and dramatic rescues.01 Mar 08:41 AM
WorldMajor floods swamp Australia's east coast, claiming eight livesBrisbane was inundated by what was described as a once-in-a-century event.28 Feb 06:57 AM
WorldFive dead as Queensland faces catastrophic floodingQueensland Premier has warned floods will stay for at least another five days.27 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandBoil water notice continues in Wairarapa townThe weekend's unusually high rainfall from Cyclone Dovi has affected town's supply.15 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandStorm warning: Severe cyclone winds, heavy rain set to strike North Island, Auckland Harbour Bridge faces closureCyclone Dovi is to close roads and bring damage as emergency teams on standby.12 Feb 08:49 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain possible for West Coast after week of delugeWarnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: State of emergency declared in BullerFebruary 10 2022 A state of emergency has been declared in Buller and people are being forced to evacuate after a deluge of rain on the already soaked West Coast.Watch10 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises responseParts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.05 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandWest Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters riseA mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.04 Feb 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
EducationSadness but optimism as old classrooms demolishedHopes the planning and design work for the new school will be complete by end of 2022.02 Feb 04:00 PM
World'Evacuate': Urgent alert as Queensland flood levee failsResidents in a Queensland city have been forced to evacuate after a barrier failed.09 Jan 06:02 AM
New ZealandFlooding and slips hit roads around countryHeavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.15 Dec 08:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExperts share findings for Whanganui flood risk strategyMassey University experts have been looking at Anzac Parade flood risk and resilience.10 Dec 01:00 AM
Construction500 evacuated from Auckland high rise after water main burstsThe block on Lakewood Ct has 151 units and is only about a year old.17 Nov 08:20 PM
WorldThe 'doomed' UK village to be abandoned to the seaResidents of a small coastal village face becoming the UK's first 'climate refugees'.12 Nov 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClimate change: Why insurer's new risk-pricing is a big dealNew move to model homes' flood risk marks a milestone in insurers meeting climate threats.10 Nov 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne year on: The 'silver linings' which came from the Napier floodsOne year after the Napier floods, two households remain displaced from their homes.07 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Heavy rains bring floods to GisborneRivers and roads were swollen but that didn't stop kids having a splash.04 Nov 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Savage: Thousands of reasons for climate action urgencyOPINION: Grace Savage outlines the fate for our Pacific Island children if COP26 fails.29 Oct 09:00 PM
TravelSinking Feeling: Venice battles to survive worsening floodsIt's a race against climate change to save this iconic city.21 Oct 09:59 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flooding: River blockage floods Haumoana properties, Wairoa River breaks its bankFurther 50mm to 70mm of rain expected to accumulate on top of what has already fallen.16 Sep 09:20 PM
