Latest from Auckland Floods

There is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.

Kim Spark has lost 10kg over the past year from the stress.

Couple battle Auckland Council over storm-damaged home for compensation. Video / Dean Purcell

Four Māngere state houses are still propped up after floating during the Auckland floods.

The Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ Herald

Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.

OPINION: As the wild weather gets worse, how will we adapt and how will we pay for it?

The extra buyout costs will potentially leave less money for storm resilience projects.

There is a risk to life here, says the Deacon's lawyer.

Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeu, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ Herald

So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.

The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.

More than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ Herald

A wall between a pizza restaurant and the supermarket was knocked down for the expansion.

'I am going to try and not get emotional while talking about it.'

The CEO of Suncorp Group says he convinced them to stay.

Tenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.

Almost 200 homes near Te Ararata Stream flooded in last year's storms.

Couple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.

The property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ Herald

Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.

It has been 17 months since the Auckland floods devasted West Auckland.

'I was elected to fix Auckland, not to weep for it.'

'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'

Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.

After significant flooding steps are being taken to ensure it does not happen again.

Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.