EnvironmentClimate risk, rising costs leave Pacific families facing insurance squeeze Pasifika households are already less likely to have insurance than other Kiwis. Now rising premiums and growing flood risks are making that gap even harder to close.Khalia StrongTue, 16 Jun
EnvironmentPacific voyagers change course as looming El Niño threat reshapes ocean conditionsThe crew behind one of the region's key traditional voyages have rewritten their sailing plans after scientists warned there is a 90 per cent chance of El Niño conditions developing in the coming months.Christine RovoiThu, 11 Jun
EnvironmentFlood warning as heavy rain batters Northland, Nelson and Golden BayMetService is urging residents to prepare as a major weather system brings flooding risks, strong winds and heavy rain across parts of New Zealand.PMN NewsMon, 01 Jun
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandHeavy rain batters northern Aotearoa as landslides force road closures, evacuationsFresh weather warnings remain in place across the upper North Island with homes evacuated near Auckland after a major slip as emergency services warn of delays during strike action on Friday.PMN NewsFri, 24 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandBody found identified, police say as flood recovery fund launched for Wellington familiesNZ's capital is coming to terms with the impact of severe flooding this week as a body found during the search in Karori has been formally identified and a $100,000 relief fund to support affected whānau.Christine RovoiThu, 23 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandState of emergency lifted in parts of Wellington Region as flood response easesUpper Hutt, Porirua and Kāpiti Coast stand down, but emergency powers remain across the wider region as recovery continues.PMN NewsTue, 21 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandWellington flood crisis eases as rain warning downgraded but disruption continuesA red rain warning has been downgraded to orange after heavy rain brought Wellington to a standstill. Flights cancelled, a state of emergency in place, and residents clean up as conditions slowly improve.PMN NewsTue, 21 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandState of emergency declared in Wellington Region as flooding worsens and risks growAuthorities have stepped up their response to severe weather across the region, warning more rain could trigger further flooding, slips, and evacuations.PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandEvacuations in capital city as flooding worsens and more rain loomsUp to 100 homes have been evacuated after heavy rain overwhelmed Wellington with warnings more downpours could hit already flooded areas.PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandMore heavy rain to hit NZ as flooding risk continues - MetServiceFresh warnings are in place across the country, with MetService saying more downpours are on the way and police urging drivers to stay off flooded roads.PMN NewsSun, 19 Apr
