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There are tonnes of silt smothering the East Coast in badly hit flood areas but what exactly is it and where did it come from?
There are tonnes of silt smothering the East Coast in badly hit flood areas but what exactly is it and where did it come from? Keep Reading
Wairoa's recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle has hit a setback after the latest deluge, its deputy mayor says. Keep Reading
Footage shows a big section of the road has been completely washed away after heavy rain overnight. Keep Reading
"This system is then expected to track eastwards, and lie to the far northeast of New Zealand." Keep Reading
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, many parents are facing a loss of home or livelihood or, at the every least, a massive cleanup. So what do you say to children about all of this ? Katy Gosset takes a look at how to calm their fears. Keep Reading
Should the country go into debt or raise taxes to pay for disaster recovery? The best solutions might not be the most politically attractive – and that’s a problem. Keep Reading
The fund has been given for a Māori-led response to Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild. Keep Reading
FENZ said half a dozen homes were evacuated in the Gisborne suburb of Mangapapa. Keep Reading
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"There is severe surface flooding for the whole of the Mangapapa," Tairāwhiti Civil Defence said. Keep Reading
Hawke's Bay residents are struggling with the mental impact of relentless rains and flooding. Keep Reading
Recent extreme flooding events have bought the need for managed retreat into sharp focus. We will have no choice but to move tens of thousands of people out of harm's way over the coming decades, researcher Jonathan Boston says. Keep Reading
Several families left or were evacuated from the Gisborne suburb of Mangapapa overnight. Keep Reading
The situation has been worsened by intense rain which is expected to continue for the next two to three hours from the South of Waipiro Bay to Gisborne City. Keep Reading
Several families left or were evacuated from the Gisborne suburb of Mangapapa overnight. Keep Reading
Flash flooding reported in parts of north Auckland yesterday evening after isolated rain. Keep Reading
FENZ said half a dozen homes were evacuated in the Gisborne suburb of Mangapapa. Keep Reading
Horticulture underpins the local economy in areas devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle. Climate change may mean some parts of the region will become less suitable for crop production during this century. Keep Reading
Myfanway Gurr said it took 10 minutes from when the rain started pouring under her home's cladding until the bedrooms were underwater. Keep Reading
The expert says homes in floodplains that are inundated regularly, or quickly, will likely keep getting struck over and over again unless expensive protections are built. Keep Reading
The isolated West Auckland community is sick of waiting for help, so they're taking matters into their own hands. Keep Reading
Rainfall records have been smashed across the North Island. Keep Reading
Steve Wheeler's home survived Cyclone Gabrielle. His property didn't. Now he wants to let nature have the land back. Keep Reading
Food rescuers KiwiHarvest have developed new protocols to take contaminated food all the way back to edible. Keep Reading
Newshub asked Aratu Forests Limited CEO Neil Woods if he accepted responsibility and felt guilty. Keep Reading
NZ had plenty of warning that Cyclone Gabrielle was coming. Yet nothing could prepare the communities who found themselves rapidly swallowed up in the storm’s fury. Here’s how it all unfolded. Keep Reading
It’s been a year since the Auckland Anniversary floods took the lives of four people and caused billions of dollars’ worth of damage to properties and infrastructure. Keep Reading
The former police commissioner is addressing media on his findings and recommendations after leading an inquiry into Auckland Council's handling of the January flood. Keep Reading
Extraordinary new imagery shows Gabrielle's devastation in Hawke's Bay, before and after. Keep Reading
The world's worst cyclones hit Bangladesh. Floods are devastating. Yet death tolls are falling. The country's climate disaster strategies offer lessons for all coastal communities. Keep Reading
Climate change fuelled the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti last month. Keep Reading
Preparing means restoring natural systems, planning for floods – and building resilient social relationships. Keep Reading
A summer of devastating storms has put the spotlight on the role of insurance - and insurance companies - in society. Keep Reading
Livelihoods in tatters after months of relentless rain and extreme weather – and the clean-up is just beginning Keep Reading
According to NIWA, it was the wettest summer on record for several major centres, including Napier, Auckland, Whangārei, Gisborne and Tauranga. Keep Reading
Did the worst summer in recent memory see more warnings issued by the national meteorological agency than other years? Keep Reading
OPINION: There is no shame in taking assistance. Everybody is behind you getting back on your feet. Keep Reading
With thousands of vehicles water damaged from the Auckland January floods and Cyclone Gabrielle combined, insurance companies are swamped with claims. Drivers face many pitfalls and dilemmas. Here's what you need to know. Keep Reading
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, many parents are facing a loss of home or livelihood or, at the every least, a massive cleanup. So what do you say to children about all of this ? Katy Gosset takes a look at how to calm their fears. Keep Reading
With lives lost and countless homes and businesses devastated, it may seem trivial to talk about gardening, but for many our gardens are a source of joy and a place that helps us recover after a crisis. Gardener, author and broadcaster Lynda Hallinan takes your questions on how to restore a weather-damaged garden. Keep Reading
Help is on the way for thousands of displaced homeowners struggling with insurance claims after the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Keep Reading
4:30pm, Friday 17 February 2023. By Mana Wikaire-Lewis Facebook Twitter Email Link Share URL Copy URL Keep Reading
Opinion: If there is any good to come out of the storms this year it is that it will encourage local and central government planners to ensure building consent means well-informed consent, says Martin Brook Keep Reading
Incredible footage from space shows how Cyclone Gabrielle grew and turned into NZ's path. Keep Reading
Opinion: Two “one in a 100 year” floods within six years is not bad luck, it is a wakeup call to bring our environmental prediction and monitoring up to the task. Keep Reading
From replacing spoiled food to putting a temporary roof over your head, your policy may cover more than you think. Keep Reading
Every degree of global warming could add between five and 15% of rainfall to the average, making extreme weather events increasingly devastating. Keep Reading
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