New ZealandTauranga Mayor addresses day’s eventsTauranga Mayor addresses the landslide that destroyed parts of the iconic Mount Maunganui campground.Watch22 Jan 06:33 AM
New ZealandResidents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, floodingHundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly disheartening': Fake evacuation calls target Gisborne residentsAround 30 whānau evacuated to centres and marae across Tairāwhiti overnight.22 Jan 04:42 AM
New Zealand'She was a hero': Woman trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide was trying to warn others of dangerYoung people are among those still unaccounted for at the campground.22 Jan 04:11 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui collapse: Children thought to be among missingSeveral people, including children, are thought to be unaccounted for after a huge landslide destroyed parts of the iconic Mount Maunganui campground.Watch22 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandFamily survive night clinging to house roofA family of seven were trapped on the rooftop of their home near Te Araroa for hours. VIdeo / Roderick Cooper and Huia Ngatai via Gisborne District CouncilWatch22 Jan 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Worst he's seen in 30 years': Parts of Coromandel still cut off after heavy rain ravages regionOne firefighter described the area's downpour as worse than Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily with small children trapped for hours on roof without wet weather gearThe Te Araroa whānau were rescued after hours 'surrounded by debris' in the dark.22 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay deluge brings flooded carparks, river relief and toilet warningsHeavy rain across Hawke's Bay has resulted in surface flooding and wastewater issues.22 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandHelena Bay hill slipA "massive" slip on Russell Rd at Helena Bay hill is cutting off access to Helena Bay, Ōakura and Whangaruru. Video / Denise PiperWatch21 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, January 22, 2026Morning Headlines | Communities are waking up to landslides, widespread flooding and power outages this morning | Thursday, January 22, 2026Watch21 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandSearch called off for driver missing after being swept down swollen riverPart of Falls Rd is closed with emergency services in attendance.21 Jan 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Totally submerged': Man swims to safety, abandons new ute in Coromandel floodwatersA Coromandel local said the flooding was 'worse than Bola' and 'bigger than Gabrielle'.21 Jan 04:07 AM
New ZealandEvacuations in Waihī Beach after state of emergency declared for BoPPeople can evacuate to the local RSA if they can't stay with friends or family.21 Jan 03:53 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones on Sam Neill and miningOn today: Chris Brandolino, Shane Jones, Geoff Crawford, Andrew Murray, and Jen Corkran. 21 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandFamilies’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tentsWater surged through the creekside campsite in just 11 minutes.20 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so farDavid Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan. 19 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit cityNZTA has warned Auckland drivers Harbour Bridge lane closures are possible. 18 Jan 10:26 PM
WorldSouth Africa declares national disaster as floods batter regionA woman was forced to give birth on a roof as she sheltered from flood waters.18 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandClean-up begins after Northland deluge cuts off coastal communitiesMore heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday, with up to a 60% risk of warnings.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not something we can fix in a few days': SH2 gorge closure to last weeksNZTA says the scale of damage means the closure will last weeks.18 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandMore rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damageSome Northland areas had 200mm of rain and major flooding today.18 Jan 03:08 AM
New ZealandWidespread damage across Northland after torrential rain leaves region floodedA farmer said this morning's flooding is the worst he's seen in 60 years.17 Jan 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Significant flooding': Townships cut off, power out and homes underwater in NorthlandA Parua Bay resident said the flooding is worse than when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.17 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandHeavy downpour brings 'knee-high' flooding to Flaxmere streetsHastings District Council is adding a 900mm pipe and detention pond by April.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain causes flooding in FlaxmereHeavy rain caused surface flooding in Flaxmere, with 20mm falling in one hour. Video / Regan MunroWatch16 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldAlbanese tours Queensland flood disaster zoneTowns have been cut off, and thousands of livestock are missing or dead.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne SPCA floods after heavy rainFlooding came into the SPCA and animals had to be shifted to safety. Video / Gisborne SPCAWatch06 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe final straw – seagull nest leads to flood at Napier pharmacyThe pharmacy had no idea about the homemaking seagull as 58mm of rain fell in the CBD.31 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Someone got their licence from the Weet-Bix box’: The year’s viral video hitsFrom spectacular driver fails to fireworks shenanigans, six wild moments caught on camera.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern CaliforniaMud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern California. Video / AFPWatch25 Dec 10:57 PM
WorldChristmas storm: Southern California braces for devastating floodsAtmospheric river brings heavy rain and fears of deadly mudslides.24 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandScars of the cyclone: Work to reopen beloved waterfall track set to beginEntire areas were shut off by flooding and slips, and some accessways are yet to reopen.22 Dec 05:00 PM