Auckland Floods

Tension was high at a fiery community meeting last night about the hundreds of homes still uninhabitable after the city's anniversary weekend floods. It was standing room only as residents clashed… Audio

Fire Fighters on duty during the Auckland floods struggled with inadequate gear and vehicles and feel they were left in the dark by senior leaders.

That's according to the results of a survey by the… Audio

Communications recriminations after the deluge; rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age; public media plan proclaimed a dead duck by other media. Audio

When the heavens opened last weekend, some channels of official information closed. Emergency management agencies and the news media both copped criticism for lagging behind events - and behind social… Audio

This is the short version of a complicated story about changing our lives in response to big climate events like the Auckland floods.

Assessment of damage is underway in Pukekohe after a deluge of rain saw onions floating down the street and farms turned into lakes. Kiwifruit vines and structures have also been wiped out - while… Audio

In the aftermath of Auckland's flooding, there's been plenty of talk about sponge cities - but what are they? Audio

Aucklanders are being urged to be vigilant ahead of rain tonight that could be heavy for some but completely bypass other areas.

Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel and Waikato have severe… Video, Audio

Some parts of Auckland could be in for localised thunderstorms this evening with a heavy rain warning in place until 10pm Thursday.

The current state of emergency is due to be lifted on Friday but… Video, Audio

In this week's rebranded Midweek Drongowatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a flood of criticism for Auckland mayor Wayne Brown, a pair of polls that perked up the political press pack  -… Audio

As tough as Friday's downpour was on residents in Auckland and the far north, some of those most affected were people sleeping rough in the super city.

Sleeping bags and cardboard provided little… Audio

Thousands of people are making insurance claims after heavy rain and flooding in the north of New Zealand, especially in Auckland.

Insurance lawyer Peter Woods has worked on property claims for… Audio

Titirangi in west Auckland has been particularly hard hit, with a number of landslips.

One major slip has cut off residents around Titirangi Beach.

Alistair Grace woke to see a chunk of his land… Audio

Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes join Kathryn to talk about the local and central government response to flooding in Auckland and other parts of the North Island. And as new… Audio

People have been warned to stay away from places at risk of floods and slips, as another deluge hit the already sodden city this afternoon. Video, Audio