With too little money for repairs to the Parapara, more closures are likely, says a reader

Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.

A year ago Kaiaua was devastated by a monster storm.

Water started seeping, then pouring into the garage.

Emergency services are responding to reports of flooding as the wet weather sets in.

Brazen thieves have been taking steel from Waikato Regional Council's floodgates.

Owner of Blue Duck Station tells tales of adventure and adversity

Mangkhut has hit with destructive winds, Florence has wreaked havoc with rain.

Relentless monsoon floods have partially submerged the southern Indian state of Kerala.

Some of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.

Football coach trapped deep in a Thai cave has lived a tragic life and cheated death.

The swollen river overflowed, flooding a construction site.

Gisborne resident says farming community is banding together as more rain wreaks havoc.

Paul Te Kira talks about surviving the Tolaga Bay floods by climbing onto his roof with his family. / Alan Gibson

Tolaga Bay farmer Mel Story talks about the effect of the weekend floods on his property.

Environmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.

The extent of the damage to homes is unknown as access is cut off by the floodwater.

As water crashed through their Tolaga Bay home a family climbed to safety on their roof.

Fire and Emergency called but car managed to get out of floodwaters unaided.

A top panel has laid out starting points for NZ to prepare for a warmer, wilder future.

GNS scientist Bradley Scott says the layers of ground reveal the history of the land.

Chiefs players cheer up children affected by floods.

But authorities believe the flood risk can be mitigated through the site design.

Lake Rerewhakaaitu School is closed for the day as bus routes are changed

Residents evacuated after torrential rain inundated Rotorua yesterday

Residents have described their devastation as floodwaters ripped through their homes.

Researchers say we need to find out which communities will be worst hit by climate change.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Seventy per cent of the 305 homes damaged by the storm and flood have been repaired.