Climate Change
West Auckland homes still trapped by slips
Some residents in the Waitākere Ranges area near Titirangi are still dealing with no power or water, closed roads and limited mobile coverage. Audio
Stories of hope amongst ruin in Hawke's Bay
Heartbreaking stories of people who have lost everything are emerging as the devastation Cyclone Gabrielle brought upon Hawke's Bay becomes clearer.
Gisborne mayor warns taps could 'run dry' in a couple of days
With communications still down, it is not clear if her "urgent" message is getting through. Audio
Napier residents criticise 'total disorganisation' of flood response
Napier residents are angry at how long it has taken to restore power, internet and cellphone reception.
Northland tries to clean up, as weather still rages
The small farming district of Tangiteroria is drowning in murky floodwaters, while others are digging up the mud.
Rural Hawke's Bay residents scramble onto roofs to avoid flooding
"We're wet, it's raining," Pakowhai's Kevin McCormack says. "I've never seen anything like it." Audio
Severity of damage 'not been seen in a generation' - PM
At least 2500 people have been displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle this week, according to the latest estimates.
Cyclone Gabrielle: What makes this storm so unique?
Cyclone Gabrielle is causing chaos across vast areas of the North Island - what makes it so different to the average summer storm? Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: The science behind its power
The upper North Island is often in or on the verge of drought at this time of year - so what has changed?
Cyclone Gabrielle: Norfolk Island spared the worst, storm makes landfall in New Zealand
Winds have cut power, brought down trees and blocked roads on Norfolk Island, though it appears to have been spared the worst.
Sounds locals consider transport future after road-wrecking storms
Residents in the Marlborough Sounds are still dealing with wrecked roads after two massive storms.
How we need to adapt to big climate events
This is the short version of a complicated story about changing our lives in response to big climate events like the Auckland floods.
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
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
Can a sponge city really prevent flooding?
In the aftermath of Auckland's flooding, there's been plenty of talk about sponge cities - but what are they? Audio
'Tough calls' to be made on future of climate-vulnerable communities - PM
Chris Hipkins says Aotearoa has "some tough calls to make as a country" regarding the future of communities in places vulnerable to extreme weather events.
The secret life of sea sponges
What do marine biologists get up to? Some Evans Bay Intermediate school students are learning all about it at the Victoria University Coastal Ecology Lab. Claire Concannon tags along to listen in, and… Audio
Our Changing World - What marine biologists do
Claire Concannon tags along on a school group visit to the Wellington University Coastal Ecology Lab, and finds out about a widely abundant sea creature. Audio
Energy strategy taking too long, commissioner tells minister
Finalising a strategy by the end of next year would be too late, Simon Upton wrote in a letter to Megan Woods.
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
