Auckland Floods
'Bureaucratic bulls***": West Aucklanders furious with council over flood buyouts
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
Firefighters under-resourced on night of Auckland floods - union
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
Mediawatch for 5 February 2023
Communications recriminations after the deluge; rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age; public media plan proclaimed a dead duck by other media. Audio
Mediawatch for 5 February 2023
Communications recriminations after the deluge; rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age; public media plan proclaimed a dead duck by other media.
AudioRebooting crisis coverage in the social media age
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
Rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age
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…
AudioHow we need to adapt to big climate events
This is the short version of a complicated story about changing our lives in response to big climate events like the Auckland floods.
On the Farm - Floating onions and slipping farmland
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
On the Farm - Floating onions and slipping farmland
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…
AudioCan a sponge city really prevent flooding?
In the aftermath of Auckland's flooding, there's been plenty of talk about sponge cities - but what are they? Audio
Can a sponge city really prevent flooding?
In the aftermath of Auckland's flooding, there's been plenty of talk about sponge cities - but what are they?
AudioAuckland floods - Huge community response in clean-up effort
There's been a massive community response to the clean up effort in Auckland.
Thousands have been mucking in to help people get back into their homes, or offering a place to shower for those still… Audio
Auckland Emergency Management warns of more heavy rain
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
Auckland floods: Cleaning up damage as more clouds loom
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
Midweek Drongowatch: A woeful week in Wayne's world
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
Midweek Drongowatch: A woeful week in Wayne's world
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 -…
AudioNZ flood victims brace for more bad weather
More bad weather is due overnight in the flood impacted upper North Island of New Zealand where a state of emergency is in force for Auckland and surrounding areas. Audio
Weather: Auckland city rough sleepers suffer through floods
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
Auckland mayor promises agencies ready as more rain hits
As North Islanders prepare for more heavy rains, Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown says this time, agencies are ready. Audio
Weather: Insurance lawyer's advice for flood damage claims
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
