Rivers in the sky: How NZ could face twice as many big rainmakers by century’s end
The country could be hit by many more extreme 'atmospheric rivers' in the coming decades.
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Argentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missing
Argentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFP
Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'
Ex-Cyclone Alfred: 167 rescues as rain continues, multiple warnings in place
Experts warn that the impacts from Alfred are far from over.
Major flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, Queensland
Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.
Troops seriously injured in crash as ex-cyclone batters Australia; missing man found dead
13 people were injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed in NSW.
Council plan puts Takapuna Golf Club at risk
Proposal turns AF Thomas Park into flood storage and wetland.
Home owners face $400 hike as disaster insurance levy set to rise
Treasury consults on how much the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy needs to rise by.
‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters
'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'
Council’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce flooding
Phase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.
Eskdale Park, gifted a century ago, is reborn after 100,000 cubic metres of silt removed
The seeds of a new future for Eskdale and its flood-ravaged valley are emerging.
‘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.
Life in an isolated valley after a flood: 'The damage took my mind off being hungry'
George waited days in his car for someone to arrive: 'They didn’t even know we were here.'
‘Lazy, sloppy, negligent’: Couple slams council over disputed home assessment
Kim Spark has lost 10kg over the past year from the stress.
‘We lost our daughter’: Cyclone victims urge changes to save lives
The Collins family criticises authorities for failing to implement safety changes.
'Please, let me stay': The cyclone survivor living in caravan on red-zoned land
For Waikato Gray, Esk Valley is more than just a home. It is five generations of history.
‘Sport in a Changing Climate’: Gisborne symposium will feature national research
Professor Holly Thorpe and her team looked at how recent flooding events impacted youth.
16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodway
Crown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.
Risk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North Island
People across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.
Landslide in China leaves one dead, 28 missing amid heavy rain
Over 900 rescuers are searching for missing people in Jinping village.
‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strike
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.
Bridge collapse, flooding and evacuations as severe storms hit north Queensland
Storms dumped more than a metre of rain, engulfing parts of the Australian state.
‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland
The state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.
Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland
Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.
'They have to do what they said': Frustration as flood resilience costs rise
Hawke's Bay Regional Council seeks extra funding as project costs reach $26.94 million.
‘Not ideal’: Plan to address coastal flooding in Hawke’s Bay delayed over $34m cost
The climate change and coastal erosion impact strategy has been years in the making.
Mangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News Update
The Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ Herald
'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deaths
The inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.
Pāpāmoa residents woken by early morning flood
Heavy rain floods Pāpāmoa; firefighters clear drains, water recedes.
Edgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m cost
Edgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.
Simon Wilson: We all live in Granity – facing the future in a climate crisis
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Burst water main in Mt Wellington street
Motorists were told to avoid the Sylvia Park entrance. Video / Alix Stewart / Supplied
‘Move before dark’: Fiji police urge action as floods hit
Residents have been advised to move to higher ground as heavy rain continues.