More than 100 people interested in Wairoa flood class action
Lawyer Grant Shand says funding for the Wairoa case is still to be finalised.
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‘I thought I was having a nightmare’: Pahīatua homes inundated by floodwater
Dallas McKinley says waking in his flooded home on Sunday morning felt like a bad dream.
Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
Council's low offer for flood-damaged house buyout in Ranui
Ranui resident Tracey Pilgrim has been offered a council buyout for her flood-damaged house but at $180,000 below CV. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Auckland floods: Council offers buyout to homeowner $180k under CV
Couple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.
Crown manager believes $70m can fix flood-prone Wairoa
'We should be able to fix and find a solution for North Clyde and Kopu Rd.'
Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan
News snippets from around the Far North.
Kawakawa, Moerewa and Ōtiria get multi-million dollar schemes to prevent devastating floods
The Kawakawa Deflection Bank and Ōtiria-Moerewa Spillway formally open to prevent floods.
Government brings in Crown manager Lawrence Yule to stop Wairoa flooding events
Brown said the appointment would give the community “more confidence”.
Major landslide prompts warning at Hangaroa
Debris river flood likely when landslide fails, warns GDC scientist.
Owners of Du Val-managed Lakewood Plaza units pay millions after water mains burst
'Millions of dollars in repairs, ridiculously expensive': owner paying $30,000.
Thames-Coromandel flood models likely to be controversial
Council predicts widespread community concern over flood models.
New policy aids Gisborne homeowners with non-lift mitigations
Gisborne District Council expands flood relief, includes retaining walls.
A town reeling: The community fighting to turn around flood-stricken Wairoa
Flooding, climate change and gradual decline in primary industry are hitting Wairoa.
Pirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumps
The items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.
Floods to finals: Ponsonby Rugby Club's remarkable comeback
Club overcomes adversity as it celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.
Homeowner sues Auckland Council for $18m+ over flooding, stormwater issues
The property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.
Government agency implements changes to Wairoa temporary housing services after concerns raised
The agency has changed the way it looks at temporary housing in the flood-hit region.
How to prevent another Cyclone Gabrielle: Bay rivers should be widened, review finds
100,000 people are at risk of being evacuated if another extreme rain event is forecast.
Wairoa mayor continues call for regional council apology over flood
As the cleanup continues, some residents face an uncertain future.
Temporary housing built in Gisborne for Wairoa
Toitu Tairāwhiti provides the first of seven temporary accommodation cabins to Wairoa.
'Horrible': Only luck stopped people dying in Wairoa flood – mayor
As the cleanup continues, Wairoa residents face an uncertain future.
Why portable office cabins are being stored on a cyclone-hit property near Napier
The row of portable office cabins has been piquing the curiosity of passing motorists.
Wairoa businesses fight back after flooding
After devastating flooding hit again, one business owner has had enough.
State insurer looks into subsidising homeowners to make their properties more resilient
Government officials study insurance schemes overseas that offer homeowners grants.
Report recommending change in Wairoa River control ‘pretty well disregarded’: Mayor
'It told you exactly what needs to be done and somehow they missed it.'
The crash, the help and the horse: An 83-year-old’s Wairoa flood survival story
In her 83 years, she'd only ridden three times, falling off each time. But not this time.
Wairoa floods: Over 50 families and residents apply for temporary housing
The housing service opened on Tuesday for affected people.
Letters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructure
OPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.
'A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to Wairoa
People can still donate to the ‘where the need is greatest’ fund.
Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track
Fill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.
PM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean up
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ Herald