Flooding
State of emergency to be extended in Auckland for another week
Auckland's state of emergency will be extended for seven days, mayor Wayne Brown has announced, although he also adds it may finish early. Audio
Auckland floods: Why were there so many slips?
As flood-weary Aucklanders continue their clean-up from this week's heavy rain, many are dealing with slips that are affecting their property. Hills and cliffs around any number of suburbs in the city… 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? Audio
Floods intensify Auckland's housing crisis
With so many uninhabitable homes across Tamaki Makaurau - the housing crisis in our biggest city has intensified. So far 175 of the city's flood damaged houses have been red stickered and 760 yellow… Audio
Auckland Airport recovering from flooding
Auckland Airport was extensively flooded in Friday's deluge leaving passengers stranded both in the terminal and around the world. Chief Executive Carrie Hurihanganui gives Kathryn an update. Audio
West Auckland hit hard by rain again
The heavy rain overnight in Auckland has put further stress on those out in western suburbs who were struggling to clean up after Friday's floods. Kathryn speaks to Waitakere Councillor Shane… Audio
More heavy rain hits Auckland: Civil Defence Director
Forecast heavy rain has inundated Auckland before dawn this morning, causing further flooding in areas badly hit on Friday. Kathryn speaks to the Director of Civil Defence and Emergency Management… Audio
Shelter open for Muslim migrants affected by Auckland floods
A pregnant woman who arrived in New Zealand last year is among those left homeless and distressed by the Auckland flooding.
Weather Update
As the wild weather once again lashes the North Island, we hear from listeners who have been affected by the inclement weather. Joey Rapana joins us from his home in Kawakawa on State Highway 1 near… Audio
Weather Update
As the wild weather once again lashes the North Island, we hear from listeners who have been affected by the inclement weather. Katie Murray talks to Karyn from Kaitaia. Audio
Auckland's water supplier braces for more challenges
Watercare claims the water supply is restored for all of Auckland, though not everyone agrees, and the service warned to expect further disruptions.
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
As Auckland's flooding has further exposed the city's infrastructure issues, Pattrick talks to Kathryn about how to fund and how much to fund stormwater infrastructure. Also, the Parliamentary… Audio
Deputy talks up role of media in disasters, mayor dubs them 'drongos'
Desley Simpson says she's "happy to talk", while Wayne Brown complains about having to "deal with media drongos". Audio
St Mary's Bay residents blame blocked drains, poorly designed stormwater for huge slips
St Mary's Bay residents are blaming the council for massive slips that left some homes hanging precariously over the northern motorway approach to the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Elderly woman escaped through torrent after being told to jump on her bed
An elderly woman was told to jump on her bed to escape floodwaters during Friday's deluge, but the community housing provider said they responded once the situation was clear. Audio
Police step up patrols after arrest over flood-damaged store looting
A man has been arrested for allegedly looting a flood damaged store in the hard-hit Wairau Valley on Auckland's North Shore.
Warning in Coromandel over unstable ground as more rain forecast
A warning alert has gone out to Coromandel Peninsula residents, asking them to prepare of the next bout of weather, and to move away from unstable land. Audio
'De facto lockdown': Auckland schools directed to shut for a week
The Ministry of Education has directed that all of the Auckland region's schools, early childhood centres and tertiary institutions stay closed until 7 February. Audio
'Everything's stuffed': West Aucklanders face stickered homes
Gut-wrenching scenes face West Auckland residents as they return to their properties to assess the damage from storms, floods and landslips. Audio