EEnvironment Read More Farmer rescues sheep stranded in Banks Peninsula floodwatersFebruary 17, 2026 A Banks Peninsula farm worker had to swim stranded sheep to safety after huge downpours at Teddington. More…
HHeadlines Read More Drivers told to stay off Hutt Valley roads amid floodingFebruary 16, 2026 Some residents in Lower Hutt have been urged to evacuate this morning as the WaiwhetÅ« Stream rose rapidly,…
NNew Zealand Read More South Wairarapa residents coming together during floodsFebruary 16, 2026 The wild weather meant South Wairarapa farmer Scotty Macdonald didn’t get much sleep, after helping evacuate three homes…
NNew Zealand Read More NZ’s safest city from natural hazards, according to scientistsFebruary 15, 2026 Hamilton has been identified by scientists as the lowest natural hazard risk major centre in New Zealand as…
NNew Zealand Read More ÅŒtorohanga Museum’s precious taonga wrecked by floodwatersFebruary 14, 2026 Several precious taonga from ÅŒtorohanga Museum will not be able to be saved after floodwaters rushed inside it.…
NNew Zealand Read More Waikato floods: Highway bridge collapses, ute plunges into gap north of ÅŒtorohangaFebruary 14, 2026 “The water was going right over it [last night] … 1771031113 you can see the whole deck of…
HHeadlines Read More ÅŒtorohanga residents describe the moment floodwaters began to riseFebruary 14, 2026 Around 80 people have been evacuated in the ÅŒtorohanga District after heavy overnight rain caused “widespread flooding” and…
NNew Zealand Read More ÅŒtorohanga residents describe the moment floodwaters began to riseFebruary 13, 2026 Around 80 people have been evacuated in the ÅŒtorohanga District after heavy overnight rain caused “widespread flooding” and…
NNew Zealand Read More Live: ÅŒtorohanga declares state of emergency, man found dead in floodwaters – 1NewsFebruary 13, 2026 Live: ÅŒtorohanga declares state of emergency, man found dead in floodwaters 1NewsMan found dead inside car submerged in Waikato…
NNew Zealand Read More Coroner’s inquiry continues into 19 people lost in Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floodsFebruary 13, 2026 Ahuriri drove away from the fuel stop, and was never seen again. His was the last name added…
NNew Zealand Read More Man found dead after vehicle submerged in Waikato floodwatersFebruary 13, 2026 A man was found dead in his vehicle after it was submerged by floodwaters as the Waikato region…
NNew Zealand Read More Widespread flooding in ÅŒtorohanga, State of Emergency declaredFebruary 13, 2026 A State of Emergency has been declared for ÅŒtorohanga after heavy overnight rain caused “widespread flooding” in the…