Flooding

A series of dams to capture stormwater as it runs off the Port Hills are being constructed on farmland near Christchurch. It's the brainchild of Brent and Shirley Rawstron from Rossendale Wines, who… Audio

This week, Phil Vine dives into the science of climate attribution. How much is climate change affecting extreme weather events? And how can this new science prepare us for the future?  Audio

A new review of New Zealand's response to crisis is blunt about the inaction of the past, and sceptical that much will change in the future Audio

South Dunedin is one of New Zealand’s most densely populated areas but it is also one of the lowest lying. Coming up with ways to save it from repeated flooding is becoming urgent. Audio

Some Aucklanders are putting their houses on stilts to avoid flood waters. Research commissioned by NIWA says it's a cost-effective solution, but it won't work for everyone. Felix Walton has more. Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Months and months of heavy rain means many of the lakes around Rotorua are reaching levels not seen in 50 years, flooding nearby boat ramps, playgrounds and properties. Audio

The government's at-least $1 billion buyout scheme for flood ruined homes has left councils scratching their heads about how much of tab they'll be picking up, and where the cash is coming from.

The… Video, Audio

Some pensioners have lost all their belongings, after flash flooding quickly inundated their homes in Waihi Beach.

The extreme weather brought 44 mm of rain in just an hour yesterday, and more fell… Video, Audio

Torrential rain has caused flash flooding in Waihi Beach and dozens of people have evacuated from their homes.

MetService says a thunderstorm sent 44mm of rain in just an hour after 2pm. Western Bay… Video, Audio

A call tonight for the government to pay accomodation costs for people displaced from flood damaged homes as their insurance payments run dry and they remain in limbo.

The advovcacy group West… Video, Audio

Auckland remains under a state of emergency following flash flooding. Mayor Wayne Brown is in Sydney.

He made the declaration remotely and has delegated his powers to Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson. She… Video, Audio

Three months on from the devastating anniversary floods, some West Auckland residents are still living in destroyed homes and are desperate for answers.

Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth and camera… Video, Audio

Kāinga Ora, formerly Housing New Zealand, says it has changed the way it assesses flood risks in the wake of a 2020 report which found more than 15 percent of its social housing , that's 10 thousand… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others?  Audio

In this Voices episode, we're talking to volunteers coming together to help the Hawkes Bay's community back on its feet again after Cyclone Gabrielle.  Audio

Washed-out bridges, twisted steel and missing bits of rail track have halted trains around Napier.

A huge clean up operation is now under way to repair the lines after Cyclone Gabrielle tore its… Video, Audio

Hundreds of people have had their say in a survey on Marlborough's roading big fix, after extensive flood damage in weather events over the last two years. Stargazers are looking forward to the Omaka… Audio