Flood damage ‘real kick in the guts’ for rural Hawke’s Bay community
“This is definitely the worst I’ve had in nearly six years, just damage-wise, the intensity, the rainfall,” Crosse…
Kawakawa social housing planned for known flood zone ‘beyond belief’, some residents say
This month RNZ revealed that Northlanders had by far the longest waiting time in the country – more…
Rayong hit by flooding after storm warning for East
For eastern Thailand, the department forecast hot weather during the day with isolated thunderstorms, with Sa Kaeo, Chonburi,…
Kaitāia business hit by $1m flood damage seeks answers on flood protections
Walker found a “complete disaster” the morning after the deluge. “The water must have hit at pace ……
Bereaved mum Ella Collins says flood warnings came ‘far too late’ during Cyclone Gabrielle
Collins gave evidence yesterday at the long-running inquiry into the deaths of 19 people during the extreme weather…
Bay of Plenty and Rotorua weather: Heavy rain watch and flood risk
Rotorua Daily Post 5 Apr, 2026 09:48 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clash
However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
New Zealand severe weather event: The regions that could be in the flood firing line next
So which regions are preparing for the worst? Tauranga Tauranga City Council is also warning people of landslide…
Eleven Ōmāhu home owners get green light to stay after Gabrielle flooding
The last stages are due to be completed by the end of May, to the relief of owners…
Balloons over Waikato festival: What to expect from Hamilton’s dawn lifts
On many weekend mornings, several balloons will launch together across the region. “It’s not unusual to see seven…
Rotorua Little Theatre Society celebrates 75-year anniversary and rebuild after flood
“We were four rehearsals out from opening a show, so that had to be cancelled, which was a…
Body found in Auckland’s Mt Albert as emergency services flood scene
Police were focused on a block of flats that were set back from the road, she said. A…