Auckland
‘We don’t know what’s going to happen’: Giant sinkhole alarms upmarket suburb
A sinkhole about 5m long, 3m wide and 1m deep has opened on Hackett St in St Marys Bay.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Inside the new councillors' to-do lists: What each wants done in Auckland this term
Problems with roaming dogs are a high priority for two councillors.
New report warns hundreds of thousands of homes are in flood‑prone zones
Alison Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the looming flood and erosion crisis.
Auckland Airport gets giant bird-proof pond after flooding disaster
A new wetland the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to clean up stormwater.
Confidential council document details mayor's office drinks during 2023 floods
Phil Wilson twice found staff having drinks in the mayoral office that night.
Wild weather causes long Auckland Aiport delays
Heavy rain and winds in Auckland have caused chaos at Auckland Airport. Video / Supplied
'The last thing my beloved Dave saw was just blackness': Flood victim's widow recounts tragedy
Dave Young had gone to help his wife, who was trying to return home, when disaster struck.
'Completely unaware of the danger': Flood victim's widow asks why no warning was issued
Emergency mobile alerts and authorities' public communications are under scrutiny.
Widow claims emergency alert could have saved husband in 2023 floods
A coronial inquest into the record-breaking weather event is being held this week.
Banks overvalue flood-prone homes and RBNZ could ease bank capital requirements
Business with 2degrees: Banks overvalue $996m of flood-prone homes and bank capital requirements could be eased by Reserve Bank.
Three achievements for Fletcher Building: Andrew Reding
'It's a very patchy, volatile market' – Fletcher's Andrew Reding.
Watch: Burst water main in Avondale sends water spraying roughly 8–10 metres into the air.
A 150mm water main has burst on Rosebank Road in Avondale, causing localised flooding to multiple sections and sending water 8–10 metres into the air. Video / NZ Herald
Cold dread: Home 'worthless' after Auckland Council buys unit next door
Jim Weir says his son's home is now 'unsaleable' after the council's flood buy-back.
Matt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather events
OPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.
'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain
Recent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.
Man rescues a freedom camper as her vehicle is swamped by rising flood waters in Kawakawa
Self-appointed river monitor and concerned local Roddy Hapati Pihema discovers a freedom camper was still parked in a flood-prone area at Kawakawa, despite his earlier warning.
How $2.15m home became worth just $50k; plan for flood-damaged properties revealed
One storm-damaged house has fallen in value from $2.15 million to $50,000.
Watch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent
'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.
Editorial: Coronial inquest into deaths in flooding will hurt - hopefully it will also help
OPINION: 19 lives are thought to have been lost in the immediate and long-term aftermath.
Craig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation
OPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.
Why the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challenges
Vast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.
$175k in costs awarded in $10 million Auckland mansion stoush
Ningfei Du was refunded his $1m deposit for the Remuera home.
'Blows my mind': Flood-prone development sparks community outrage
Auckland Council says its hands are tied by planning laws, which will change soon.
Watch: Desley Simpson rules out Auckland mayoral bid
Simpson has been considering whether to challenge Brown in the October vote.