WorldChilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of QueenslandThousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.02 Feb 12:23 AM
New Zealand'They have to do what they said': Frustration as flood resilience costs riseHawke's Bay Regional Council seeks extra funding as project costs reach $26.94 million.30 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not ideal’: Plan to address coastal flooding in Hawke’s Bay delayed over $34m costThe climate change and coastal erosion impact strategy has been years in the making.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 06:35 PM
New Zealand'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deathsThe inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa residents woken by early morning floodHeavy rain floods Pāpāmoa; firefighters clear drains, water recedes.15 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m costEdgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.15 Jan 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: We all live in Granity – facing the future in a climate crisisOPINION: As the wild weather gets worse, how will we adapt and how will we pay for it?12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBurst water main in Mt Wellington streetMotorists were told to avoid the Sylvia Park entrance. Video / Alix Stewart / SuppliedWatch09 Jan 01:17 AM
World‘Move before dark’: Fiji police urge action as floods hitResidents have been advised to move to higher ground as heavy rain continues.25 Dec 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier’s new flood maps could lead to more homes built on piles, says architectArchitect expert says Napier's flood maps will likely make homes on piles popular.10 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier deluge causes flooding to shop displayWater leaking into Max Napier clothing store on Monday night amid heavy rainfall. Video / Bryony RobinsonWatch09 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandMan suffers electric shock during alleged copper theft at flood-affected homePolice vowed 'he will be held to account for his actions'.09 Dec 12:29 AM
WorldLandslides in eastern Uganda kill 15, 113 missing in disasterFive villages affected after nation deluged by heavy rain.28 Nov 09:45 PM
OpinionDavid Colville: Emotive arguments shouldn’t stop 600 much-needed homes being built in NapierOPINION: Regional Council’s decision not to support Riverbend homes not based on evidence.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 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.21 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandNeil Kirton: Hawke's Bay councils 'gamble' on urban developmentOPINION: Napier's vote is 'akin to a high-stakes game of poker'.21 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Time running out for properties at risk from climate-driven floodingOPINION: Who pays if we have to retreat inland - homeowners, councils or the Government?16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank planFlood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.14 Nov 03:49 AM
New ZealandSeventy 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 HeraldWatch13 Nov 03:23 PM
New Zealand'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.11 Nov 02:48 AM
World‘Murderers!’: Protesters demand resignations after deadly Valencia floodsLocal people are furious about the lack of warning.10 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandOver 100 schools threatened by coastal flooding in NZHundreds of schools are at risk of floods now and in decades to come.10 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandClean-up under way after record-breaking deluge hits West CoastOfficials to assess damage across the region caused by yesterday's heavy rainfall.09 Nov 06:22 PM
New Zealand‘Wettest day since 1979’: State of emergency for Westland as flooding causes evacuations, road closures, slipsPart of SH6 will stay closed all weekend due to flooding, fallen trees and slips.09 Nov 03:15 AM
WorldSpain floods: Army bolsters rescue efforts as death toll hits 217Spain reinforces efforts to recover bodies and clear debris after the tragic floods.05 Nov 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe large previously hidden chunk of NZ’s population at risk from coastal floodingFirst-of-its-kind study reveals large but hidden chunk of population facing flood risk.03 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldOver 200 dead, woman rescued from car three days after floodPrime Minister admits response not enough amid criticism of ‘too slow’ authorities.03 Nov 03:02 AM
WorldSpain deploys 10,000 more troops after historic floods kill 211Spain deploys 10,000 troops to Valencia as floods kill 211; hopes of survivors fading.02 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandFlash Floods in Spain and Defence Force Shortages | NZ Herald News UpdateFlash flood toll rises in Spain, NZ suicide prevention controversy, and NZDF recruitment declines.Watch31 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandPākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to moveThe cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.22 Oct 02:56 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Mum and three daughters living out of suitcase after floodsKrystal Brens' home was severely damaged due to flooding and slips.15 Oct 12:56 AM
New Zealand'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's BayWairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.13 Oct 10:08 PM
