Flooding

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

With climate change-induced disasters becoming more frequent around the world, how do insurers weigh up the financial risks? Audio

New analysis has found more and more homes are going to be exposed to flooding from rivers, pushing up the cost of insurance. The report, carried out by property data company CoreLogic and Munich Re… Audio

It will be months before Mataura residents know the full extent of the flooding risk after discovering issues with their stop banks.

Environment Southland is undertaking more investigations after… Audio

A red MetService warning is in place for Buller and Westland, and a state of emergency has been declared in Westland. Further north, orange level warnings are in place for the Tasman, Marlborough and… Audio

The rain is pouring down on the West Coast and at the top of the South - with real fears about what's to come. A state of emegency is in place on the West Coast with 'red' severe weather warnings for… Audio

Torrential rain in Christchurch overnight has now burst the banks of Christchurch's Avon and Heathcote Rivers. The council says 30 to 50 mm of rain has fallen across the city and a further 40 to 60… Audio

Record breaking floods which caused major damage in the Yellowstone National Park in the US have highlighted the challenges of climate change for park managers but have also forced a natural reset… Audio

Sydney based correspondent Brad Foster has the latest on the deluges across the city, with many suburbs recording a month's worth of rain over a few days. He also talks about the Wallabies beating… Audio

Road networks in the Marlborough Sounds affected by the floods of July 2021 won't be completely repaired until 2023. . Kenepuru and Central Sounds Residents Association treasurer Stefan Schulz talks… Audio

The Wairoa District has endured the worst flooding its seen for years, and its had a massive impact on their ability to plant and harvest food. Kay Baxter is leading a project to save seeds in the… Audio

The Detail heads to Tokomaru Bay to find out how locals are faring after three major floods in less than a year - what's next for the East Coast township? Audio

Flooded parts of the east coast are not out of the woods yet. Wairoa's had a lashing.

And for some farmers this week has been worse than last - with the land turning to liquid.

Wairoa Federated… Video, Audio

Extreme weather events, like last week's flash flooding in Auckland, are becoming more frequent. The Detail asks if there's anything more we can do to protect ourselves and our homes. Audio

Lynn talked to Zak Horomia, chairman of the Hinemaurea Marae in Mangatuna, where some residents were evacuated in the early hours of the morning. Audio

Thousands of Australians are homeless in the wake of the devastating floods in eastern Australia.

The town of Lismore was one of the worst hit, and while the water may have receded, many homes are… Video, Audio

Sydney based Brad Foster talks to Jesse about Australia's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the rainfall that has drenched New South Wales and Queensland over the past week.  Audio

Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and… Audio