Weather
Pensioners lose everything after Bay of Plenty flash flooding
Some pensioners have lost all their belongings after flash flooding quickly inundated their homes in Waihī Beach, in Bay of Plenty.
Some Waihi Beach retirees lose all belongings after flooding
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
Rotorua lake levels risen after heavy rain
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking people to take extra care around the edges of Rotorua lakes.
It's warning lake levels have risen significantly after recent heavy rain and people should be… Audio
Spike in abuse to weather forecasters
Weather forecasters from Europe and the US, to Australia and New Zealand, are reporting a spike in threats and abuse from conspiracy theorists convinced they and sometimes governments are controlling… Audio
'A lot of mess' - Floodwaters reach windowsills of Waihī Beach pensioner units
Civil Defence teams were out at first light assessing the damage caused by flash flooding at Waihī Beach that forced up to 50 people from their homes. Audio
Elderly evacuated in Waihi Beach as severe downpour causes flooding
Most people evacuated during flash flooding at Waihi Beach in western Bay of Plenty have found accommodation for the night, Civil Defence says.
At least 15 Waihi Beach homes uninhabitable after flash flooding
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
Flooding, slip warnings for Bay of Plenty
People in Bay of Plenty have been warned of potential surface flooding and slips brought on by heavy rain over the next two days. Metservice has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the region… Audio
Wet start to the week: downpours for many areas, rain watches in place
Heavy rain and strong winds warnings have lifted for Northland and Auckland. Audio
Rural recovery in Hawkes Bay and Gisborne
Since the weather event, multi-sector rural coordination groups have let the Government know what they expect in terms of a blueprint for recovery aimed at helping farmers, growers and families work… Audio
Ongoing questions on telecommunications resilience unanswered
Analysis - Hawke's Bay dodged a much worse cellphone and internet blackout in Cyclone Gabrielle when fuel supplies ran critically low, papers show. Audio
Government to spend $6 billion to stop roads flooding
Auckland's Council is in talks with the government about moving some roads to safer ground amid the threat of flooding and climate change.
The government has committed $6-billion over four years into… Audio
Weather: Downpours moving south
The worst is over for the Far North region, although a significant rain band has moved south.
MetService communications meteorologist John Law spoke to Craig McCulloch. Audio
Far North's eighth weather alert this year
The Far North coped another burst of heavy rain overnight. MetService placed a weather alert for the region - the eighth this year.
Kaikohe and the Whangarei Heads were on the receiving end of the… Audio
Far North bracing for heavy rain and winds
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for already sodden Northland, Bay of Plenty and parts of the East Coast, and people are being warned to be prepared.
Road slips, trees fall in heavy Wellington rain
Heavy rains in Wellington have led to fallen trees and multiple slips.
Young people urge government to act on climate change
Young people demanding immediate action on climate change from the government have held marches across the country.
School Strike 4 Climate and Fridays for Future want to see New Zealand reduce… Video, Audio
Plans finally underway to stop Wairoa flooding again
After two cyclones and 35 years, plans are finally being laid to safeguard the community against flooding. Audio
Long-term investment needed to secure NZ's water infrastructure - report
A group of researchers say Aotearoa needs a serious boost in infrastructure funding to survive the intensifying impacts of climate change. Audio
'Hard lessons we need to learn' - Stormwater conference faces harsh climate reality
A dour mood hung above this year's Stormwater New Zealand Conference, as attendees reflected on months of flooding and severe weather.
