Weather
Auckland fails to save enough water for second day running
For the second day running, Aucklanders have failed to meet the water savings needed to avert a boil water notice.
Millions affected as wild weather lashes the United States
New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergencies as a storm blankets the eastern seaboard - stretching from eastern Pennsylvania to southern Maine. Our correspondent in New York, William… Audio
Auckland's water consumption rises above target
Auckland's water consumption has risen above the levels needed to avert a boiling water notice.
Festival organisers 'incredibly lucky' no lives lost
A decision to call off a rained-out festival near Waihi was too slow and put lives at risk, festival-goers and emergency services say. Audio
Nights' Science - Erick Brenstrum
Erick talks wildfires and rain in Australia, false spring in the United States and the situation around New Zealand. Audio
Water infrastructure needs billions in investment
The deluge that flooded hundreds of Auckland homes proves the city's infrastructure is no longer fit for purpose, critics say. Video, Audio
Couple who lost everything in floods not told of flood risk
For the second time in five years, six ground floor units at 4116 Great North Road in Glendene flooded due to a stormwater drain failing to cope with torrential rain Video, Audio
Water water everywhere but restrict it
Aucklanders have been urged to save water after the weekend's floods. Audio
New Lynn flood: 'I had to rip the bars out'
A resident who saw his front yard quickly fill up with water in yesterday's widespread flooding had to rip the bars out of a window to get to safety.
Boil notice on back burner as Aucklanders reach water target
Aucklanders are managing to save enough water to avoid a boil notice, as silt and debris clog the city's main treatment plant at Ardmore. Audio
Flood-hit families left homeless
Residents of a block of Auckland flats are in emergency accommodation after water gushed into the building during yesterday's massive storm. Video
Carmel Sepuloni's Kelston house is flooded after the weekend rain
"The whole downstairs" of Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni's Kelston home was flooded yesterday. But she says many families are far worse off than her. Audio
Auckland's mayor addresses the issues with city's water supply
Auckland's Mayor Phill Goff calls on Aucklanders to cut showers by 3 minutes as one way to save at least 20 litres of water a day. Aucklanders are being encouraged to save water in order to avoid a… Audio
Auckland faces big cleanup, still must conserve water
Our reporter Tom Furley takes a look at the damage in Kelston and says the water would have been over 2.5 metres deep. "You can see a line of grime where the water stopped." Audio
'Vulnerable' water system leaves Aucklanders saving 20L a day
Despite the heavy deluge in Auckland, WaterCare is urging every Aucklander to save 20 litres of water every day for the next three to four weeks, to avoid a 'boil water' notice. Audio
Northland escapes lightly from storm - for once
Lurching from one extreme to another, the Far North moves from drought to deluge. A number of homes were flooded, and rivers burst their banks - but unusually for the north - the water went almost as… Audio
Coromandel's mayor tells of clean up after deluge
The sun is out in Coromandel as the district counts the cost of the damage after the weekend's deluge which came on top of a one in 100 year flood. Audio
Auckland city cleans up after flash floods bring city to a halt
The focus now is helping the 18 people who didn't have anywhere to sleep last night "If you know someone who's been impacted go and check on them and see what you can do to help," says Auckland Civil… Audio
New Lynn residents in emergency housing after massive floods
Auckland is getting back on its feet today after flash flooding this weekend bought much of the city to a halt. Sharon Brettkelly talks to a group of residents who now can't live in their homes - and… Audio
Whangamata house teeters on the verge of slipping down hill
A Whangamata house is at risk of slipping down a hill in another deluge. Engineers warn it is sitting on two metres of soft ground. It's owner, Michael Robertson, says he's going back home anyway. Audio
