PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA town reeling: The community fighting to turn around flood-stricken WairoaFlooding, climate change and gradual decline in primary industry are hitting Wairoa.29 Jul 06:00 PM
EnvironmentPirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumpsThe items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.28 Jul 09:45 PM
RugbyFloods to finals: Ponsonby Rugby Club's remarkable comebackClub overcomes adversity as it celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.25 Jul 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHomeowner sues Auckland Council for $18m+ over flooding, stormwater issuesThe property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.25 Jul 05:36 AM
New ZealandGovernment agency implements changes to Wairoa temporary housing services after concerns raisedThe agency has changed the way it looks at temporary housing in the flood-hit region.25 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow to prevent another Cyclone Gabrielle: Bay rivers should be widened, review finds100,000 people are at risk of being evacuated if another extreme rain event is forecast.23 Jul 11:30 PM
KahuWairoa mayor continues call for regional council apology over floodAs the cleanup continues, some residents face an uncertain future.22 Jul 06:50 PM
New ZealandTemporary housing built in Gisborne for WairoaToitu Tairāwhiti provides the first of seven temporary accommodation cabins to Wairoa.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrible': Only luck stopped people dying in Wairoa flood – mayorAs the cleanup continues, Wairoa residents face an uncertain future.22 Jul 12:15 AM
New ZealandWhy portable office cabins are being stored on a cyclone-hit property near NapierThe row of portable office cabins has been piquing the curiosity of passing motorists.18 Jul 09:12 AM
New ZealandWairoa businesses fight back after floodingAfter devastating flooding hit again, one business owner has had enough.17 Jul 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceState insurer looks into subsidising homeowners to make their properties more resilientGovernment officials study insurance schemes overseas that offer homeowners grants.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandReport recommending change in Wairoa River control ‘pretty well disregarded’: Mayor'It told you exactly what needs to be done and somehow they missed it.'16 Jul 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe crash, the help and the horse: An 83-year-old’s Wairoa flood survival storyIn her 83 years, she'd only ridden three times, falling off each time. But not this time.14 Jul 09:23 PM
New ZealandWairoa floods: Over 50 families and residents apply for temporary housingThe housing service opened on Tuesday for affected people.12 Jul 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructureOPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to WairoaPeople can still donate to the ‘where the need is greatest’ fund.09 Jul 09:50 PM
New ZealandPoor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods trackFill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.09 Jul 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone GabrielleWhen the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.07 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandPM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 11:53 PM
New Zealand'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected localsMum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.05 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandWairoa mayor calls for apology over town’s floodingFlooding swept through about 120 homes; damage is estimated in the tens of millions.04 Jul 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Awanga seawall: 200m 'ecoreef' proposed to protect council assetsProject aimed at protecting flood-prone area.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDid sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks notA resident says riverbed sediment build-up is 'elephant in the room'.03 Jul 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fundAwatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.02 Jul 09:14 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Wairoa river issues, anti-progress, carbon capture, Grey StOur readers write in with their views.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStop bank starting point for Thames seawallScheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.02 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandPM plans Wairoa visit; families rehoused at holiday parkThe Prime Minister has hinted at a possible review of the management of Wairoa River.02 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandWairoa still in State of Emergency as council runs Givealittle page for donationsCouncil chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.01 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandTaskforce Kiwi volunteers in Wairoa for flooding responseDefence Force and emergency services veterans volunteering their services in Wairoa.01 Jul 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor saysCraig Little says a pile of wet carpet and destroyed belongings is now lining the streets.30 Jun 06:01 PM
