Owners nervous over accommodation aid as fate of cyclone, flood damaged homes remains uncertain
Many families can't live in their homes but are still paying mortgages on top of rent.
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Wet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five months
Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
'Take extreme care': Showers, hail warning for Auckland; deluge for east coast
The good news is to expect settled weather from lunchtime tomorrow.
Wild weather: 31,000 lightning strikes in eight hours, thunderstorm warnings
Forecasters are warning the upper North Island of gusty thunderstorms and hail.
'Scandalous': Owners of flood-damaged home suffering after bank took payout
The family are in limbo - unable to live in their home or secure a loan to repair it.
Managed retreat, daylighting streams part of Brown's $1.4b flood recovery plan
The money would have to come from a number of sources.
Editorial: Poor suffer as the world churns
Opinion: Our editorial on the lasting effects of extreme weather on the poorest.
Analysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than others
Weather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.
Govt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 reveal
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.
More classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcome
PM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.
'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costs
Wayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.
More rain looms as Auckland recovers, 100 flood-damaged properties
The region had up to 110mm worth of rain yesterday.
Acting Auckland Mayor says council has learned from mistakes made during January floods
It's a case of keep calm and carry on, says Desley Simpson.
Auckland flooding: Why are we seeing more frequent, intense rainfall?
Another major weather event has caught us by surprise.
Auckland declares state of emergency: What it means for you
Auckland's state of emergency explained.
Auckland Council cold on compensating private homeowners after floods, buy-outs mooted
Wayne Brown says central government needs to show leadership around storm-related compo.
Residents in mouldy, damaged homes months after Auckland floods
Residents are still living in destroyed homes and desperate for answers.
Cyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone future
It was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.
Robertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homes
Cyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.
Possible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floods
National won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.
Will you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide future
Consultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.
Flood fallout: Council plots new build rules for storm-lashed areas
People want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.
Auckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm response
There was scrambling on a massive scale by mid-afternoon, said Phil Wilson.
River protections: Regional councils ‘hopeful’ over Budget bid
A plan to invest $257m to speed up 92 river projects across NZ has been revealed.
Auckland floods: Council chief executive to front media on damning report
Jim Stabback to address criticisms of council response in report.
‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding
'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.
Documents reveal chaotic scenes at Auckland Council during flood
Emails from the day of the record-breaking January floods have been released to RNZ.
Inflation hits tradies hard as disaster recovery continues
Price of supplies surging, but many traders don't want to charge more, survey finds.
Fund announced for research to help recovery from cyclone and Auckland floods
Fund to support scientific research to help recovery in areas hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Emergency management chair found out about Auckland floods from daughter
Howick councillor Sharon Stewart says the flood is a wake-up call for the council.
‘Ensure it doesn’t happen again’: Calls for urgent action after damning flood review
Manukau Ward councillor Alf Filipaina hopes recommendations will prevent past mistakes.
'System failure': Damning Auckland flood review finds lack of leadership by mayor, council
“This unprecedented event unfolded with extraordinary speed. Minutes mattered."
Simon Wilson: Hey Wayne, fixing dysfunction starts at the top
The flood report tells Auckland's mayor and his council they all have to do better.
'Minutes mattered': Mayor, council response to Auckland floods criticised in review
The report was commissioned by Mayor Wayne Brown.