New ZealandChildren trapped in early learning centre by floodwaters in Thames-CoromandelIt's believed seven children are at the centre.30 May 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North IslandRainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.28 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandAlarm bells sound over Nelson library site after sea rise reportRecent data shows Nelson's coastline is subsiding at double the rate of sea-level rise.07 May 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Heightened risk': Westport in danger of another Buller River flood - reportRepairs to rockwork damaged by last July's floods would cost over $2.6 million.03 May 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Less time to act than we thought': Sinking land, rising oceans - how our coast will be transformedScientists say councils should be preparing for higher seas right now. 01 May 09:01 AM
New ZealandBuller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 millionThe area suffered severe flooding in July last year.29 Apr 02:37 AM
New ZealandHow much and who pays, part of major climate adaptation processIt will tackle the thorny issue of managed retreat, when areas become inhabitable.26 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandQuick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural propertyQuick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural property. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Apr 06:19 AM
New ZealandWestport flood protection scheme faces extra costsA proposal to improve drainage of floodwaters will have further cost implications.11 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandClean-up on East Coast to cost millions after 'biblical' flood eventThe council will be calling upon Government and Waka Kotahi for the financial support.06 Apr 06:23 AM
New ZealandFresh flooding fears for Tairāwhiti as rain continues to pelt downNew flood warning in place for Tairāwhiti as the Waipaoa River continues to rise.28 Mar 08:47 PM
New Zealand'We haven't had time to breathe': Gisborne mayor dissects week that's beenRehette Stoltz says council staff are working around the clock to address the fallout.25 Mar 03:56 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay storm: SH2 reopens, heavy rain warning tonightWaka Kotahi urges people to drive with care with further heavy rain expected overnight.25 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti flood clean-up 'will take about a year'Battered East Coast faces long months of recovery after a second major event in a year.24 Mar 04:58 PM
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
