New Zealand'Too important to fail': Govt, regional council commit millions to protect Whirinaki from floodsThe redesigned project now costs $23m, down from over $34m, allowing progress.23 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWeather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issuedA severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island. 21 Apr 12:22 AM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fixOPINION: Natural hazards can wreak havoc on Aotearoa New Zealand’s freight system. 20 Apr 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Begged': Authorities not acting fast enough in flood-prone areas, owners sayOne desperate owner stood by himself in the dark trying to stop a creek from flooding. 19 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I was trapped': Man's harrowing escape from floodwatersHe thought it was a small puddle. Then his engine died.19 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages onRoads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.17 Apr 08:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Sayers: Auckland Council's proactive move a win for flood-prone KumeūOPINION: Demands for better river maintenance, local contractors lead to win in Kumeū.13 Apr 05:00 PM
World‘A lot of dead’: Devastating floods wreak havoc in DR CongoHeavy rains in Kinshasa have killed around 30 people, officials say.07 Apr 03:48 AM
New Zealand‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded riverThe couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".05 Apr 07:00 PM
GolfTakapuna Golf Course alternative plans revealed ahead of council meetingThe alternative design will be presented at a committee meeting on Thursday morning. 01 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandRivers in the sky: How NZ could face twice as many big rainmakers by century’s endThe country could be hit by many more extreme 'atmospheric rivers' in the coming decades. 18 Mar 03:52 AM
New ZealandArgentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missingArgentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFPWatch10 Mar 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'10 Mar 02:19 AM
WorldEx-Cyclone Alfred: 167 rescues as rain continues, multiple warnings in placeExperts warn that the impacts from Alfred are far from over.09 Mar 05:19 PM
WorldMajor flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, QueenslandAnthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.09 Mar 12:44 AM
WorldTroops seriously injured in crash as ex-cyclone batters Australia; missing man found dead13 people were injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed in NSW.08 Mar 06:12 PM
GolfCouncil plan puts Takapuna Golf Club at riskProposal turns AF Thomas Park into flood storage and wetland. 28 Feb 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceHome owners face $400 hike as disaster insurance levy set to riseTreasury consults on how much the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy needs to rise by.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce floodingPhase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.18 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandEskdale Park, gifted a century ago, is reborn after 100,000 cubic metres of silt removedThe seeds of a new future for Eskdale and its flood-ravaged valley are emerging.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘No cavalry coming’: The Auckland town facing relocation due to flood riskThere is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.17 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandLife in an isolated valley after a flood: 'The damage took my mind off being hungry'George waited days in his car for someone to arrive: 'They didn’t even know we were here.'16 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Lazy, sloppy, negligent’: Couple slams council over disputed home assessmentKim Spark has lost 10kg over the past year from the stress.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We lost our daughter’: Cyclone victims urge changes to save livesThe Collins family criticises authorities for failing to implement safety changes.13 Feb 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Please, let me stay': The cyclone survivor living in caravan on red-zoned landFor Waikato Gray, Esk Valley is more than just a home. It is five generations of history.13 Feb 05:12 PM
New Zealand‘Sport in a Changing Climate’: Gisborne symposium will feature national researchProfessor Holly Thorpe and her team looked at how recent flooding events impacted youth.11 Feb 03:42 AM
New Zealand16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodwayCrown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.11 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandRisk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North IslandPeople across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.09 Feb 10:37 PM
WorldLandslide in China leaves one dead, 28 missing amid heavy rainOver 900 rescuers are searching for missing people in Jinping village.09 Feb 05:07 PM
New Zealand‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandBoP highway under stop/go after floodingNZTA says the road was closed at 12.30am.04 Feb 09:02 PM
WorldBridge collapse, flooding and evacuations as severe storms hit north QueenslandStorms dumped more than a metre of rain, engulfing parts of the Australian state.03 Feb 07:21 AM
World‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips QueenslandThe state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.02 Feb 05:27 PM
