Weather
Massive hillside crack 'got my blood flowing', farmer says
A farmer got the surprise of his life when he discovered a huge crack through one of his hill paddocks.
Damaged West Auckland home at risk of collapsing, road closed
Scenic Drive was closed after a red-stickered house started slipping amid heavy rain on Tuesday night.
Roads in Te Tai Rāwhiti 'unbelievable' after rain
Completely 'unbelievable'.
That's how a Civil Defence manager is describing the state of roads around Te Tai Rāwhiti.
Rain-soaked soil has left Tauwhareparae Road, just north of Tolaga Bay, utterly… Audio
Hundreds of Hawke's Bay homeowners can now rebuild
Hundreds of Hawke's Bay properties have had their risk level downgraded, after stopbank repairs were completed, meaning homeowners in Meeanee, Awatoto and Omahu can begin rebuilding their houses.
The… Audio
Planning to build around climate change factors in the future
As we've seen in recent weather events, floods and slips go hand in hand. Martin Brook is an Associate Professor of Applied Geology at the University of Auckland. He has studied slopes in both… Audio
Hawke's Bay whānau still displaced after Cyclone Gabrielle
Some Hawke's Bay whānau are still living on a marae almost five months after Cyclone Gabrielle sent floodwaters rushing through their homes at Waiohiki.
'They're over it': East Coast doing it tough as multiple households cut-off
Civil Defence in Tokomaru Bay has expressed concern for around 40 families in surrounding areas who have been cut-off over the weekend due to flooding and slips.
Damaged highways stopping fresh produce getting to market
Road closures in the Coromandel and Gisborne are putting pressure on businesses and supply chains.
Cyclone-hit whānau turn their attention towards Matariki
Whānau in cyclone devastated areas are now turning their attention towards Matariki in a move to help the community reflect on the past and look forward to the future.
Movement of land following severe weather sees Gisborne homes evacuated
Two homes in the Gisborne region have had to be evacuated this morning because land movement is causing them to shift. Audio
Weather: Cold, windy start to school holidays after mild early winter
After another unseasonable run of warm winter temperatures, forecasters say a coming southwest change could spell a chilly, windy start to the school holidays.
Tai Rāwhiti partially cut off
Te Tai Rāwhiti has once again found itself partially cut off, following days of torrential rain.
Waka Kotahi says the region has taken a major hit, and many roads have flooding, slips and dropouts.
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Soil in Tai Rāwhiti like 'melted ice cream' after week of rainfall
The emergency in Tai Rāwhiti is over, but saturated grounds and damage to roading and infrastructure following torrential rain remains. Audio
Tai Rāwhiti and Coromandel roads remain closed after storm damage
State Highway 2 north of Gisborne will remain closed until at least Friday as further movement at Mātāwai and Ormond has made it unsafe for road users and unsuitable for heavy vehicles. Audio
Te Karaka iwi fear fragility of land could jeopardise their future
In the Tai Rāwhiti township of Te Karaka, iwi are worried about the future of the area's land and infrastructure.
Last Thursday, as river levels rose, Te Aitanga a Mahaki evacuated about 200 people… Audio
Torrential rain damages East Coast's roads
Roads on the East Coast have taken a major hit from the weekend's torrential rain.
There've been closures across Te Tai Rāwhiti with slips, floods and washouts leaving some communities cut off.
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Land 'like porridge' and still moving: Gisborne scientist
Soil like porridge.
That's how Dr Murry Cave, Principal Scientist for the Gisborne District Council, describes saturated land across Te Tai Rāwhiti after months of rain.
He's been out inspecting… Audio
Slips trap five motorists on Coromandel road overnight
Five motorists, including a couple in a campervan, became trapped between slips on the Coromandel Peninsula last night.
Tai Rāwhiti's state of emergency lifted following latest downpour
Civil Defence controller Ben Green said the "sodden and exhausted community" was well-prepared for the latest heavy rain.
Vote on Hawke's Bay cyclone response review set for Monday
A review of Hawke's Bay Civil Defence's Cyclone Gabrielle response is expected to begin in August, and be completed by the end of the year.
