Weather
Cyclone Freddy kills 190 in Malawi as rain complicates rescue efforts
Cyclone Freddy, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere, has killed 190 people in Malawi after ripping through southern Africa for the second time in a month.
Volunteers helping with laundry in Hawke's Bay
For the mud-caked residents and volunteers of Hawkes Bay, cleaning clothes can make a hard day even tougher.
But a new group is hoping to spin that around by collecting, washing and drying their… Audio
Lower Hutt mayor on Point Howard slip
More than 100 homes in Lower Hutt's Point Howard are still without water and many residents chose to evacuate last night after a landslip caused by a burst water pipe.
A resident we spoke to earlier… Audio
Insurance expert warns cash payments unlikely to cover costs for flood rebuild
An insurance expert is warning that many flood and cyclone-hit homeowners with claims for write-offs are unlikely to get cash payouts that cover their rebuild costs.
As well, many insurance policies… Audio
Iwi makes securing housing a major post-cyclone goal
A years-long housing crisis in Te Matau-a-Māui has been made worse by the recent cyclone, an iwi chair says.
Wanganui River bridge fears dismissed
Fears a lifeline to South Westland communities could be cut off by the Wanganui River have been dismissed by Waka Kotahi.
Auckland Council asked for USAR team on standby after flooding
The ongoing threat of landslides in Auckland sparked a plea from emergency officials for a rapid rescue team to be on call 24/7.
Gisborne council not testing for contaminants in industrial areas following cyclone
Gisborne District Council will not be following Napier's example.
'Clean out the streams, they are now city drains' - West Auckland resident
A West Auckland resident says if council had cleared a stream behind his house more often there would have been less damage when it flooded in January, but Healthy Waters says that section of the… Audio
Residents 'stoked' as power replaces candlelight for most in Hawke's Bay
One month on from Cyclone Gabrielle, some in Hawke's Bay remain without power - but the lights are slowly coming back on.
Warning consumers may be saddled with costs of weather damage to powerlines
That is unless other options are used, such as drawing on funds set aside for climate emergencies, an advisory body says.
Central Hawke's Bay water supply repairs a great step in cyclone recovery - mayor
A 'next-level' effort has seen the Central Hawke's Bay's water treatment plant fully operating, but damaged farms and 'hammered' roading remain big challenges, the district's mayor says. Audio
What's next for Karekare locals on Auckland's west coast?
Residents of the cut-off coastal Auckland community of Karekare will finally have access to the city this week, says the local volunteer fire brigade chief. Audio
Record-breaking Queensland flood peak predicted
A record-breaking flood in Australia's Queensland state was forecast to peak on Sunday, after almost 100 residents of an outback town were moved to higher ground.
Heavy rain in Australia triggers flood evacuations in Queensland
Emergency services in Australia's Queensland state evacuated residents to higher ground on Saturday, as record-breaking floods sparked by heavy rain lashed the region's northwest.
'It's just not sustainable' - Contractors can't clean up cyclone for free
Contractors helping communities clean up after Cyclone Gabrielle say they desperately need government support to continue.
Reconnecting cut-off communities a priority in Hawke's Bay
Twenty-eight communities are still isolated and relying on Defence Force supplies almost a month on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Watch: PM speaks after first Coromandel visit since wild weather
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will speak to media after visiting the Coromandel after recent storms and two cyclones badly damaged the region's infrastructure.
Heavy rain, flooding on West Coast prompts warning to drivers
West Coast drivers are being called on to stay off the roads due to heavy rain and flooding, and a slip has shut State Highway 73, a key West Coast to Canterbury route. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Prosecutors widen investigations into forestry slash
Gisborne council has already successfully prosecuted five forestry companies for slash damage in storms. Now it is extending its investigations in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.
