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Warkworth residents say communication, preparation inadequate during flood alert
Some residents locals in the northern Auckland town of Warkworth say they were caught completely unprepared by last Friday's floods and communication was insufficient from local government.
ASB to extend flood payment to affected customers
ASB customers with red or yellow-stickered homes from the extreme weather in the upper North Island can now access a one-off ex gratia payment of $2000 per household to help with unforeseen costs.
'I am sorry': Brown apologises for slow communications
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has admitted he "dropped the ball" last week when the city faced unprecedented rainfall which resulted in three deaths across the region. Video
Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast
A record-breaking deep freeze is expected in the northeast of the United States as thousands in the country's south remain without power after a deadly ice storm.
Future flooding events might not be covered by insurers
It's been a big week for rain affected home owners navigating through insurance companies and putting in their claims. Emma Vitz is an actuary working in risk analysis for the insurance industry… Audio
State of emergency to be extended in Auckland for another week
Auckland's state of emergency will be extended for seven days, mayor Wayne Brown has announced, although he also adds it may finish early. Audio
Calls for rent freeze with shortages increasing in flood-hit Auckland
A waterlogged Auckland will this afternoon find out whether its local state of emergency will be extended. (NB: it has been extended)
As at 8 am, building assessors had issued 209 red, 1085 yellow… Audio
Flood-hit Aucklander calls for 'urgent' managed retreat
"The thought of rebuilding [in the same location], we'd essentially need to live in a treehouse" - some West Auckland residents say their homes should not be repaired or rebuilt, and the land returned… Audio
Around the motu : Todd Niall in Auckland
Todd reports from the city of slips, silt, shocking weather devastation and survival stories. He looks at the role of the New Minister for Auckland against a backdrop of constant criticism of the way… Audio
Marlborough residents still dealing with flood-affected roads
Residents in the Marlborough Sounds are still dealing with wrecked roads after two massive storms caused widespread destruction
Damage from the June 2021 floods is estimated at 85 million dollars… Audio
Tairāwhiti farmers back govt plans for independent review
Flood-hit farmers in Tairāwhiti are backing Government plans for an independent review into management practices on erosion-prone land in the district.
In January the East Coast was battered by… Audio
St Mary's Bay residents headed to Auckland Council for answers
St Mary's Bay residents, fed up with Auckland Council, are heading there this morning to be heard in person.
The residents say the council failed to act on their street's blocked drains and a poorly… Audio
One week anniversary of Auckland's deadly flood
Friday marks a week since the massive rain storm that inundated Auckland killing four people, as well as destroying homes and roads.
Another round of thunderstorms and heavy rain hit the region… Audio
'It will come at a cost': Four ideas for a more climate resilient Auckland
What can Auckland do to prepare for the next deluge? We asked some experts for their big ideas.
Still unclear how many made homeless by Auckland floods
A week after Auckland's record breaking floods, authorities still have no idea how many people have now been made homeless.
Just under 650 have so far asked Auckland Emergency Management for help to… Audio
Coromandel still struggling with rain after-effects
Coromandel continues to struggle with the effects of the big deluge of the past week.
The area is grappling not only with the rain itself, but the wallop that it has dealt to business and the… Audio
Minor slip in Albany after overnight rain
Rain has continued to fall in the Upper North Island overnight but it seems most areas residents may have escaped significant falls. In the last 12 hours, 10 to 14 mils of rain fell across parts of… Audio
Record-breaking rainfall prompts warning over travel to tracks and parks
The Mountain Safety Council says it is very uncommon for it to strongly recommend that people do not visit public conservation land or regional parks on a scale like this.
More rain overnight in Bay of Plenty
Rain has continued to fall in the Upper North Island overnight but it seems residents may have escaped the worst.
In the last 12 hours, 10 to 14 mils of rain fell across parts of the Bay of Plenty.
…Thursday weather recap: Holiday makers urged to stay close to home
With several highways severely damaged, Waka Kotahi is urging people to reconsider long weekend plans.
