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Stormwater, supply failures spark inquiry

Investigation into failed New Lynn culvert and the treatment plant struggling to filter dirty flood waters.

New Lynn locals desperate

It's been a shocker of a few days, MP David Cunliffe says in the flood's aftermath.

Storms: Three months to lodge EQC claim

The EQC said people affected by last week's storms have three months to lodge a claim.

'Everything was floating - even the fridge'

Flooding reached worrying heights in Gurvinder Singh's small apartment.

'My place just burst open... I panicked'

Auckland residents have begun cleaning up drenched homes and filing insurance claims after a massive storm saturated the region.

Floods: Suffering in our community

About 35 people have been evacuated from a block of flats and a commercial building in New Lynn.

Q&A: Can we keep global warming to 1.5C?

A Kiwi scientist meeting in Brazil with world climate experts discusses a new report assessing what an extra 1.5C of warming would mean for the planet.

Brace for another month-fall of rain

Rainfall levels 'off the charts' as upper North Island prepares for a second big drenching this week.

Focus: Coromandel Floods Update

NZ Herald Focus reporter Tristram Clayton with an update on flooding in Coromandel.

Flooding closes Wgtn, Wairarapa roads

Motorists face flooding and road closures across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions this morning.

Couple wake up to find house swimming

A South Island couple woke at 4am today to find their cat sodden - and their house swimming in 60cm-deep floodwaters.

Northland: A post-apocalyptic vision

Climate change scientists have projected continued global greenhouse gas emissions would heat Northland heat up more than other regions

Snow blizzard hits the UK

Blizzard conditions are sweeping Britain, with snow falling as far south as London and dozens of flights grounded.

Record rainfall closes Aussie's Uluru national park

A record amount of rainfall in Australia has closed its famous national park at Uluru in what is described as a "twice a century" weather event.

El Nino could pack long-term punch for Islands

Small Pacific island states could be hit by more tropical cyclones during future El Nino weather patterns due to climate change, Australian scientists say.

Chance of 6.9 magnitude aftershock

Geonet say there is a 98 per cent chance of an aftershock of 6 to 6.9 magnitude in the next year.

London homes evacuated after floods

More than 100 people were evacuated from an affluent area of north London after a burst water main caused severe flooding.

Earthquakes, floods and now no car

A BMW owner is fuming after being forced to abandon her and her partner's only car in a Wellington building due to earthquake risks.