'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayor
Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.
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'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyards
Ongoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.
Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser
A sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.
Iwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after flooding
Lead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".
Three years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claims
Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.
'All but written off': Sea breaks through barriers, inundates suburban homes
It's a "jewel in Napier's crown", but not even sandbags could stop the ocean.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Couple stay positive despite losing home
Gisborne couple say six of the eight houses on Vogel St are in the same boat.
'Hideous': Delays threaten to bankrupt owners of landslip-hit homes
Families are at risk of facing bills in the hundreds of thousands for retaining walls.
Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event
The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.
Auckland man goes without shower at home for months after insurance faff
A man and his children have been left without a shower ever since the Auckland floods.
Warning of more cyclones for parts of Pacific as El Nino threatens
An El Nino event may increase extreme weather in some regions.
Government's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banks
Cyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.
Owners watch collapsing West Auckland slip-damaged home demolished by digger
A skateboard was among the items rescued from the rubble.
Govt unveils inquiry into wild weather response; $240m to finance rebuild
It has also launched an inquiry into the response to the cyclones.
Water meters, moving business to Wairoa? Hawke's Bay prepares for dry future
The council releases its regional water assessment, showing a possible huge shortfall.
Home creaking as it collapses, sandwiching onto itself
The council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.
State Highway 4 to close for road works
State Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.
Waipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washout
Damaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.
Waihī Beach floods: Community “worries every time it rains”
Residents have vented their concerns after flash floods ripped through the seaside town.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until December
Terms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.
A load off their minds: Cyclone victim laundry group still running
The HB Cyclone Laundry Network wants more people to continue supporting families.
Local Focus: More rain for flooded Gisborne
The state of emergency has been lifted in Tairāwhiti but the rain continues to fall.
Waihī Beach: Flood issues top priority
The local Swat team is on the job, ramping up the need for flood protection measures.
Bridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB
'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.
Surf Life Saving ‘overwhelmed’ with donations to replace contaminated gear
Lifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.
'If in doubt, move out': Te Karaka cut off as torrential rain hits Gisborne again
Civil Defence asks residents in low-lying areas not to wait for an official evacuation.
‘The poor cousin’: Heightened angst in Wairoa after flood zone decision
A 2A classification is creating uncertainty around future living - as winter hits.
Poll shows how many Kiwis would be willing to leave their homes
Our editorial series explores managed retreat and where new homes should be built.
Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, residents evacuated, communities isolated
Gisborne was almost completely isolated by flooding and slips.
75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers rising
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
Weather: What Kiwis can expect from the coming El Niño
Kiwis could be feeling El Niño's influence by the end of winter. So what can we expect?
75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climb
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
'Managed retreat': Should we stop building homes on flood plains or is there a better option?
After Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland gears up to do better, writes Simon Wilson.
Weather: About 380 lightning strikes in 48 hours
Nationally, there were 19,000 during the weekend.