'Hugely traumatic': PM Chris Hipkins visits Gisborne, Te Karaka
“I can only imagine how I would feel in those circumstances with my own family."
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Latest from Auckland Floods
Live Q&A: Is extreme weather the new normal in NZ? Our experts explain
Climate scientist Nathanael Melia and science journo Jamie Morton answer your questions.
ASB boss calls for more coordination over climate challenge
Recent storm events have shown how inaccurate flood modelling is.
'Increasingly worried': It's time to recalculate our vulnerability to floods - insurance boss
OPINION: I'm increasingly worried at how unprepared we are.
Cyclone Gabrielle: More fibre in infrastructure diet might be needed
Hold the line: How can we build a more resilient system?
Piha local narrowly escapes death as home reduced to rubble
Marine Parade has more than a dozen homes still submerged in water that will not drain.
More for stormwater, less for communities: Auckland Council draft budget out for public consultation
Councillors say they cannot get financial details on big-ticket spending.
Insurers dealing with 40,000 flooding-related claims, bracing for Gabrielle
Claims from the cyclone are now also coming in on top of the flood claims.
Homes fall down hill at Karekare Beach, road washed away
It's a beautiful community and this is an absolute tragedy, says Sir Bob Harvey
Concerns weather disasters may drive food growers out of industry
Growers bearing the brunt of rising supply costs, fresh produce group says.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Waiheke Island cut off
Slips have caused road closures and there is no power at Matiatia Ferry Terminal.
Boatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescued
The navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.
House sales hit all-time low; Auckland prices plummet
Only 2759 NZ homes were sold last month and just 943 in Auckland.
How Gabrielle's fury has exposed flaws in our major cities
This chaotic season must lead to change.
Repeated rain destabilises Kiwi perches
OPINION: Our editorial on Cyclone Gabrielle lashing already-sodden areas.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown abandons cuts to stormwater spending
Mayoral budget is not fit-for-purpose in a climate emergency, says Forest & Bird.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown abandons cuts to stormwater spending
Mayoral budget is not fit-for-purpose in a climate emergency, says Forest & Bird.
Distress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier Island
A boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ to resume flights Tuesday as storm passes
Some 10,000 international passengers have been disrupted by the cyclone in Auckland.
Live: 'Just the beginning' - Gabrielle's eye on NZ: Heavy winds, monster waves; thousands without power
The whole of the North Island was put under a tranche of weather warnings yesterday.
Power out for about 50,000 households and businesses
Crews work through the night to reconnect as many as they can.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.
Brunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to close
All Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ cancels all domestic flights to and from Auckland tomorrow; multiple international, regional services canned
Cancellations made on updated weather reports of Cyclone Gabrielle's likely impacts.
Disabled man’s house wrecked in floods, much-needed modifications ruined
Jonathan Ross has lost housing modifications and medical equipment in the floods.
Diana Wichtel: on atmospheric rivers and an atmosphere of distrust in the mayor
It was raining again in Tāmaki Makaurau - and the need to pay attention.
Tens of thousands of homes across Auckland prone to floods, water constraints and coastal erosion
Auckland needs a new green plan to respond to future floods, says water expert.
'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest track
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.
Lurk out: Valentine’s Day scammers and flood fraudster warning
Love scammers hope to score big time, but social media users can help stamp them out.
Latest position: Live updates of Cyclone Gabrielle's track
Large waves and a storm surge are expected to affect northern and eastern coastlines.
Stanley Point cliff collapse victim: 'Absolutely harrowing experience'
'The corner of our property went. We saw it go and heard it. It’s just a big thud.'
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Cyclone Gabrielle now 'severe category 3' storm as it tracks to NZ - heavy rain watch for 71 hours
The worst of the cyclone is expected on Monday and Tuesday in the upper North Island.
Flood-weary Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.