Quake death toll passes 20,000 as survivors struggle to stay warm and fed
Grim toll has surpassed 2011 Fukushima quake and tsunami that killed more than 18,400.
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Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergency
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentials
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Turkish holiday turns into helping earthquake survivors for Kiwi couple
Denise McCabe and her Turkish husband are helping after major quake.
Hope fading as quake deaths pass 11,000, window for survival closes
Race on as “statistically today is the day when we’re going to stop finding people".
Auckland floods: Cliff collapse victims tell of terror night
"It was like a wild animal. You know you don’t know what you are looking at?"
Family holiday ends in disaster for tourists after bach hit by landslide
Mounting medical costs are another strain on a family caught in the Orua Bay landslide.
Recovery from Auckland floods could take 'years'; 'Not safe to swim'
Record amounts of torrential rain caused widespread damage across the region.
Auckland floods - interactive map: How hard was your suburb hit?
Data was supplied to the Herald by Fire & Emergency NZ and Auckland Emergency Management.
Auckland floods: Eden Park spruced up to host Ed Sheeran next weekend
The country's largest stadium has been cleaned up to host the upcoming Ed Sheeran concert.
Watch: Men caught dumpster diving for flood-damaged sex toys and lingerie
The men were caught on video taking flood-damaged goods from popular adult toy store.
Auckland floods: Hundreds of claims lodged for tissue injuries, broken bones
Over 280 claims have been lodged for injuries sustained during the recent floods.
SH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic today
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
State of emergency in Coromandel, extends in Auckland, but good news: 'The worst is over’
Welcome news for sodden Super City after week of deadly downpours.
Auckland floods: What does a state of emergency mean?
Auckland's state of emergency has been extended for another week - so what does that mean?
'Praying a miracle will happen': Onehunga church on the brink of flooding
Not even pumps have been able to bring the water level down.
Risk of vomiting, diarrhoea outbreak across Auckland following floods
Health and emergency agencies are urging people to avoid contact and wash their hands.
Auckland floods: Seven fire trucks damaged by water sucked into engines
FENZ was warned two years ago the air intakes were set too low.
Scale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayor
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
'It looked like a tornado struck it': Hero helicopter medic's last rescue
One woman was trapped under 3m of rubble below the high tide line.
$60m+ North Shore apartments: low-rise evacuated, red-stickered
"Probably looks worse than it is. We’re certainly a lot better off than other people."
Mayor says people isolated in apartment buildings as more than 200 lifts out
The worst-damaged lifts will take up to a year to fully replace.
King Charles messages NZ following floods; Princess Anne to visit
New Zealand's monarch says he has been following news of the severe flooding closely.
Shore hotel loses part of car park, cliff falls into sea
Asphalt can be seen hanging over the edge, above the sea.
Storm 'expected to reverse direction'; Fresh heavy rain watches isssued
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
‘Listen to us’: West Auckland’s council plea as neglected work worsens flood damage
People were trapped, houses floated: Ranui locals think it was avoidable.
Auckland floods: Tamaki Drive closed for days as AT workers clear multiple slips
Tamaki Drive remains shut after multiple slips overnight blocked the road.
Eden Park oval flooded; slip onto home injures three, person critical
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
Interactive flood map tracks deluge damage
Residents across Auckland have been affected by widespread flooding and road closures.
Building collapse in Manukau Heads, three people injured
There are reports people are trapped after a building collapsed in Orua Bay.
Auckland floods: 90mm of rain overnight with clearer skies ahead
Slips, floodwaters continue to affect city as weather clears.
Slips, flooding and road closures hit North Shore again
Parts of the North Shore have again been hammered by flooding.
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker chaos - Auckland motorways, homes flooded; Huge slips close Tamaki Dr, roads
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty
‘Crazy’ bus driver takes on flood as roads swamped again
Driver accused of putting passengers at risk by driving through floodwaters.