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‘No cavalry coming’: The Auckland town facing relocation due to flood risk
There is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.
‘Lazy, sloppy, negligent’: Couple slams council over disputed home assessment
Kim Spark has lost 10kg over the past year from the stress.
West Auckland family bewildered: Floods forcing nine neighbours out of unsafe homes, but theirs is ok?
There is a risk to life here, says the Deacon's lawyer.
Seventy 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 / Hayden Woodward
Auckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?
So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.
'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's Bay
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Resident battles rising floodwaters in Dunedin
More than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: First look inside New World Mt Albert after $6m expansion
A wall between a pizza restaurant and the supermarket was knocked down for the expansion.
Flood hit homes now worth less than owners' mortgages
'I am going to try and not get emotional while talking about it.'
Reinsurers almost exited New Zealand, Suncorp CEO reveals
The CEO of Suncorp Group says he convinced them to stay.
Tenant fights for Kainga Ora to pay after home damaged in storm
Tenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.
State house tenants blasts 'dangerous' homes built on flood plains
Almost 200 homes near Te Ararata Stream flooded in last year's storms.
Auckland floods: Council offers buyout to homeowner $180k under CV
Couple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.
Homeowner sues Auckland Council for $18m+ over flooding, stormwater issues
The property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.
PM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean up
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ Herald
King'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.
'We're stuffed': Residents wait on update for flood-damaged homes
It has been 17 months since the Auckland floods devasted West Auckland.
‘Onslaught of ill-informed nonsense’: Mayor Brown hits out at Auckland flood critics
'I was elected to fix Auckland, not to weep for it.'
'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
New Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024
Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
World-leading technology to avoid future flooding at airport
After significant flooding steps are being taken to ensure it does not happen again.
Exports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?
Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.
'We have a way to go': Firefighters’ internal review of Cyclone Gabrielle and Auck flood response
Fenz has set up specialist rescue teams for severe weather events.
Crime, cyclone, scams and floods impact insurance
Stress, scams and weather disasters significantly impacted multi-billion dollar business.
David Rowe: Beware, the golden summer could come crashing down - Project Auckland
OPINION: The city’s traditional aspirations and values shifted with the earth.
NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home
With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.