Letters: Storm drain for river floods
As a solution to managing floods, the kind of storm drains used in LA could be an option.
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Climate change has been driving a rise in big rainfall events around NZ, analysis reveals.
Simon Wilson: It's not climate change, it's a climate crisis
NZ is not a world-leader on the climate crisis and it's time we took it more seriously.
Scientists perplexed as tornadoes tear across United States
The US tied its record of 11 consecutive days with at least eight tornadoes each day.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorm watch and chance of small tornado
Severe thunderstorms are expected in Northland, Auckland, and the Coromandel.
Edgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hope
The town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.
River flooded more than 1m deep near victim's property
Torrent caused Westland river to carry largest volume of water in 15 years, local says.
Grim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displaced
A dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.
Live: Wild weather moves north after washing out bridge, roads, cutting power
The Waiho Bridge has been destroyed as a major autumn storm edges north.
'This is another level': Man astonished at West Coast flooding
Oliver Harcus and his partner are currently stuck in a Franz Josef campground.
Suffering in silence: 10 shocking world disasters
A horrific disaster is unfolding in this tiny country - it's just one of many.
Piha floods: Double dam and $45m tunnel among options sent to council
Piha residents asked to build "community resilience" and emergency plans.
Queensland floods: Two bodies found in drain
The two young men were last seen entering floodwaters about 4am yesterday.
Townsville floods:'My wife is going to drown with my child'
Cops have been left clinging to trees, crocodiles and snakes wading down streets.
Catastrophic floods predicted in North Queensland
Officials are fearing totals of up to two metres of rainfall.
Letters: More funds needed for Parapara
With too little money for repairs to the Parapara, more closures are likely, says a reader
Christmas rain, but it's getting better
Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.
Mopping up and moving on: Kaiaua a year on from devastating flood
A year ago Kaiaua was devastated by a monster storm.
Knee deep: Hamilton homes evacuated after flash floods
Water started seeping, then pouring into the garage.
Wild weather: Flash flooding hits Auckland
Emergency services are responding to reports of flooding as the wet weather sets in.
Brazen thieves pinch steel from Hauraki Plains floodgates
Brazen thieves have been taking steel from Waikato Regional Council's floodgates.
Farmer and conservationist speaks at Whanganui AGM
Owner of Blue Duck Station tells tales of adventure and adversity
Storms wreak havoc with strong winds and rain
Mangkhut has hit with destructive winds, Florence has wreaked havoc with rain.
Floods submerge Indian state Kerala
Relentless monsoon floods have partially submerged the southern Indian state of Kerala.
Climate change exacerbating infrastructure deficit
Gridlock, lost production and unaffordable housing are symptoms of infrastructure deficit.
Tens of millions in storm insurance claims
Northland claims share of five of the 11 biggest storm related payouts in recent years.
Deadly 1863 storms some of NZ's worst
Some of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.
Tragic past of coach who led boys into cave
Football coach trapped deep in a Thai cave has lived a tragic life and cheated death.
Watch: Manawatū River floods after heavy rain
The swollen river overflowed, flooding a construction site.
Watch: Jetties at risk as swollen Gisborne river carries debris
Gisborne resident says farming community is banding together as more rain wreaks havoc.
Paul Te Kira talks about surviving the Tolaga Bay floods
Paul Te Kira talks about surviving the Tolaga Bay floods by climbing onto his roof with his family. / Alan Gibson
Tolaga Bay Flooding
Tolaga Bay farmer Mel Story talks about the effect of the weekend floods on his property.
Two families homeless, others isolated as logs hit East Coast bridges
Environmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.
Storm leaves Papamoa roads closed and new homes cut off by water
The extent of the damage to homes is unknown as access is cut off by the floodwater.