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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

The massive scale of clean-up in Auckland is becoming clearer as the floodwaters recede. All week we've heard accounts of human loss and damage to property. But the record-breaking flash floods also… Audio

In the aftermath of Auckland's flooding, there's been plenty of talk about sponge cities - but what are they? Audio

Perfectionism can prevent children from taking risks but parents can help relieve the pressure, says Australian parenting expert Justin Coulson. Video, Audio

An Auckland block of flats that was swamped by two and a half metres of water on Friday was flooded again yesterday, and the residents are at the end of their tether. And an elderly resident remains… Audio

A shortage of eggs has the nation scrambling for alternatives and it will be a while before our worries can be laid to rest. Nathan's not yolking when he says that help is on the way Megan May of… Audio

Tiny streams turning into gushing rivers, trees crashing down on people's houses, and homes saturated once again.

Auckland was lashed with more severe weather, leaving motorists stranded on the… Video, Audio

Auckland has been cleared of weather watches and warnings after another morning of strong winds and heavy rain causing flooding.

Schools and childcare centres are able to open on Thursday. At least… Audio

A falconer of 23 years believes the ancient art could help protect our native raptor population, and tackle pest problems.  Chris Brook is the co-founder of Kahu Conservation, a rehabilitation centre… Audio

Some Auckland residents and businesses are again surveying the damage caused by floodwaters, which rose again in some parts of the region overnight.

Hundreds more are seeking help at the Mangere… Audio

The government is extending the petrol tax cut and half price public transport til the 30th of June to help ease the rising cost of living.

Road User Charges are also discounted.

The subsidies… Audio

As interest rates continue an upwards march and home values drop, many people may be finding it difficult to service their mortgage. David Boyle joins Kathryn to talk about what homeowners can do to… Audio

It's kitten season, so if you're thinking about getting a cat - now is a good time as animal shelters are full of them. But what cat is going to suit your household? How much do cats cost to run? How… Audio

The advice from Auckland Emergency Management to Aucklanders is for people to act immediately if they see rising water, due to how quickly flooding can happen. 

They say anyone who sees rising water… Audio

This week on TradeMe - Joel Little's Titirangi home is for sale. And if the weather doesn't exactly shout SUMMER, an old ice-cream truck certainly does. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with… Audio

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

Couples struggling with their intimate connection can benefit from "taking intercourse off the table" for up to two months, says sex therapist Jo Robertson. Audio

Bruce Cotterill and Paul Muir are a couple of Auckland blokes trying to help other blokes by raising awareness of -- and money for -- for mental health and prostate cancer. The friends are the brains… Audio

Waste is piling up days after Auckland's catastrophic rain on Friday, and some are still in the dark on how to dispose of damaged household items. 

Yesterday, Mayor Wayne Brown announced people can… Audio

Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown has conceded that his and his office's communication on Friday night was not good enough. But he has no plans to resign.

The mayor says the council has made changes to… Audio

A rainfall warning has been upgraded to red for parts of Auckland, Coromandel and Northland from Tuesday afternoon.

It comes as the region has recorded a whopping 769 percent of its usual January… Video, Audio

Steady rain has continued to fall on Auckland overnight, with another 50 to 60mm settling on an already soggy city. That's well short of the unprecedented 249mm of rain that paralysed Auckland on… Audio

The chair of the Henderson Massey Local Board in West Auckland says some parts of the city may have to be relocated to avoid future flooding.

Chris Carter says it will be one of the major issues in… Audio

In south Auckland, an emergency shelter was set up in Māngere yesterday after calls from local councillors and community workers.

Hundreds of people in the suburb have been affected by the flooding… Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the new album from Nashville veterans Lambchop, UK beatmaker Gold Panda, and folk musician Rozi Plain. Audio

Auckland Zoo's centenary is being marked by an exhibition and a book, 100 Years, 100 Stories, revealing how much the zoo's role has changed over that time. Last year the zoo also opened their biggest… Audio, Gallery

Oxford farmer Alistair Bird explains what happened on-farm in December and gets some calves ready for living on the hills. Audio