Weather
Fog causes cancellations, delays at Wellington Airport
Some flights were delayed or cancelled at Wellington Airport as heavy fog blankets the runways.
Northland declares state of emergency
Northlanders are urged to be prepared as more than 200 millimetres of rain is predicted to fall in the region. Audio
Uninsured flatmates make hasty escape before floodwaters almost hit ceiling
A low lying area in the central Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn is in tatters following last Friday night's flooding. Audio
Auckland City Mission providing help, sets up flood response fund
Hundreds of people have been displaced after flooding affected homes across Auckland, and social organisations have been flat out providing shelter and support.
Auckland City Mission has already… Audio
Auckland cleans up as another storm approaches
Auckland is still in clean up mode as it again deals with strong winds, rainfall and flooding in some areas.
Red heavy rain warnings are already in force for Northland, and from later today for… Audio
What are the rights of those hit by flooding?
Since Friday, widespread flooding has caused extensive damage throughout the upper North Island.
So what are your rights if you've been affected, whether as a renter, traveller, or event-goer?
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Northland Civil Defence on the worsening storm
Red warnings for heavy rain are in force for Northland until early tomorrow morning, with the rain set to hit later today for Auckland north of Orewa and Coromandel Peninsula.
For more on the… Audio
Far North communities prepared to evacuate
Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) communities have been told to be ready to evacuate at short notice with more heavy rain falling today.
Red heavy rain warnings are already in force for Northland, and from… Audio
Deputy talks up role of media in disasters, mayor dubs them 'drongos'
Desley Simpson says she's "happy to talk", while Wayne Brown complains about having to "deal with media drongos". Audio
Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson
Marlborough District Council wants to hear from the public on what should be done with Marlborough Sounds roads to make them safe and resilient against future flood events. Since that devastating rain… Audio
Kiwi travellers stuck in Malaysia due to Auckland floods blast airlines' response
Kiwis stuck in Malaysia as a result of flight disruptions are going back to the airport day after day to try get home, saying communication with Malaysia Airlines has been "non-existent".
Auckland Council warns of poo-infected water, strong winds
Officials are also urging Aucklanders to take advantage of the calm before the next storm and clear drains outside their homes. Audio
Titirangi homeowners "we have no idea if we can move home"
Aucklanders are bracing for more rain later today. In West Auckland, the hilly, bush-clad suburb of Titirangi is one of the hardest hit. Days of heavy rain has brought down slips, leaving some homes… Audio
Questions raised over why Kaitaki ferry lost power
Wellington's harbourmaster says he'll be very surprised if weather caused the breakdown of a Cook Strait ferry on Saturday night. The InterIslander's Kaitaki lost its engines in a rough swell on its… Audio
Vegetable growers affected by Auckland flooding
Just last week we heard vegetable prices might come down, thanks to favourable growing conditions - welcome news for households struggling with inflation.
But key growing region Pukekohe was battered… Audio
Waikato Regional Council bracing for another rough day weatherwise
The person looking after Waikato Regional Council's response to the weather system walloping parts of the area says the Coromandel in particular is entering "unknown territory" as it struggles to cope… Audio
Pensioner underwhelmed by housing provider's flood response
A North Shore pensioner was told by her housing provider to 'jump on her bed' to escape the floodwaters on Friday amid the city's deluge.
Stephanie - who has asked us to only use her first name -… Audio
The invisible infrastructure keeping some homes dry
The extreme flooding events in Auckland have highlighted a need for better stormwater infrastructure in our cities.
Many areas of Auckland may have performed better than expected thanks to what's… Audio
Auckland deputy mayor bracing for more wet weather
After the worst rain event in Auckland's history the city is bracing for more wet weather.
A red heavy rain warning is in place for Auckland north of Orewa from this afternoon, and an orange rain… Audio
