Tens of millions in storm insurance claims
Northland claims share of five of the 11 biggest storm related payouts in recent years.
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Deadly 1863 storms some of NZ's worst
Some of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.
Tragic past of coach who led boys into cave
Football coach trapped deep in a Thai cave has lived a tragic life and cheated death.
Watch: Manawatū River floods after heavy rain
The swollen river overflowed, flooding a construction site.
Watch: Jetties at risk as swollen Gisborne river carries debris
Gisborne resident says farming community is banding together as more rain wreaks havoc.
Paul Te Kira talks about surviving the Tolaga Bay floods
Paul Te Kira talks about surviving the Tolaga Bay floods by climbing onto his roof with his family. / Alan Gibson
Tolaga Bay Flooding
Tolaga Bay farmer Mel Story talks about the effect of the weekend floods on his property.
Two families homeless, others isolated as logs hit East Coast bridges
Environmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.
Storm leaves Papamoa roads closed and new homes cut off by water
The extent of the damage to homes is unknown as access is cut off by the floodwater.
Dramatic images: Family's early-morning flood rescue
As water crashed through their Tolaga Bay home a family climbed to safety on their roof.
Family wades to safety through rising floodwaters
A family saw their fridge floating away and decided to evacuate.
Streets turn to streams as heavy rain hits
Flooding and slips across Auckland, Coromandel as heavy rain hits.
Car escapes rising floodwaters in Northland
Fire and Emergency called but car managed to get out of floodwaters unaided.
NZ's climate faces wilder, wetter, warmer, future
A top panel has laid out starting points for NZ to prepare for a warmer, wilder future.
Farm's enormous sinkhole set to get even bigger
GNS scientist Bradley Scott says the layers of ground reveal the history of the land.
Chiefs put a smile on Ngongotaha kids' faces
Chiefs players cheer up children affected by floods.
Resident wants plug pulled on Ngongotaha development
But authorities believe the flood risk can be mitigated through the site design.
School closed because of damage to bridge
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School is closed for the day as bus routes are changed
'Out of a horror movie': Rotorua wakes to flooding devastation
Residents evacuated after torrential rain inundated Rotorua yesterday
Rotorua floods: State of Emergency declared in Ngongotaha
Residents have described their devastation as floodwaters ripped through their homes.
NZ 'unready for warming'
Researchers say we need to find out which communities will be worst hit by climate change.
Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand
Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow
Local Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 flood
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe flood: One year ago today the wall gave way
Seventy per cent of the 305 homes damaged by the storm and flood have been repaired.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe one year on: Street that stayed together
Of three families on College Rd two won't leave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flood-zone homeowners told to sell, raise or move
Owners of flood-prone properties may get help to sell, move or raise them - if they want.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Q&A: What the Dutch can teach NZ about sea-level rise
A Dutch expert in sea-level-rise mitigation shares some lessons for flood-prone Aotearoa.
Local Focus: Big clean-up after Whanganui River flooding
Pipiriki boat-ramp kept open by locals during flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Climate scientist: a letter to my grandchildren
The message sends hope that by 2060 our climate is not in a state of disarray.
State of emergency declared in Buller
Buller District has declared a state of emergency after flooding takes hold in Granity.