Recent proposals involve sacrificing land and homes to do so. Linda Hall went to Wairoa and talked with an affected whānau.

80,000 homes, along with fire stations, airports, energy infrastructure, and marae are also at risk from coastal inundation.

A first-of-its-kind analysis has revealed a large but previously hidden chunk of the population at risk from flooding – with ...

The West Coast and South Island headwaters will see "significant" rainfall this weekend, with orange heavy rain warnings in ...

More than 220 people died after torrential rains on Oct. 29 triggered floods that swept through the suburbs south of the regional capital Valencia. Residents in stricken areas accuse regional govt ...

Climate report warns of steep insurance premium increases and coverage gaps for coastal homes, with 10,000 properties at risk ...

Six “muka” (fibrous strands that come from harakeke) represent aspirational wellbeing outcomes for Tairāwhiti. They are ...

Their first flood happened in 2020 ... their property and into drains belonging to the district council and New Zealand Transport Agency. "The current drains and culverts no longer sustain ...

“Climate change is happening. We’ve seen several examples in recent years of extreme rain causing widespread flooding in New Zealand." “We need to be proactive about this and make sure we ...

Otago Regional Council is considering how to tackle a significant flood hazard risk in a Dunedin suburb.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council oversees and maintains nearly $440 million worth of flood protection infrastructure, including ...