Category: NZ Finder News

In pictures: Floods, slips and destruction as extreme rain hammers North Island

[ad_1] Heavy rain, flooding and slips have caused chaos in Auckland, areas of Bay of Plenty and Waitomo, with more wet weather expected. States of emergency have been declared for Auckland and the Waitomo District, with evacuations taking place due to flooding. The storm damage has affected more than 5000 properties in Auckland alone, after Read more…

Heavy rain expected in Auckland and Northland as severe thunderstorm warning issued for Waikato

[ad_1] A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued to the Waikato region as Auckland and Northland are expected to be lashed with heavy rain overnight. MetService issued Waikato, Hauraki, Matamata Piako and Waipa a severe thunderstorm warning until 10.37pm on Sunday. “These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain,” MetService said. “Torrential rain Read more…

From Auckland’s floodwaters of devastation, heroes and acts of kindness emerge

[ad_1] A sleeping toddler evacuated through a window. An elderly woman rescued from her house by lifeguards. A digger driver named Dug who saved people’s homes. Amidst the widespread devastation and heartbreaking tragedies stemming from an unprecedented rainfall, stories of bravery and kindness are emerging from flood-stricken Auckland. In the hours before the city’s mayor Read more…

Wellington Phoenix women draw 3-3 with Brisbane Roar after first-half red card

[ad_1] At AJ Kelly Park, Brisbane: Brisbane Roar 3 (Shea Connors 15’, Katrina Gorry 29’, Larissa Crummer 82’) Wellington Phoenix 3 (Michaela Foster 33’, Milly Clegg 66’, Grace Wisnewski 78’). HT: 2-1 Wellington Phoenix coach Natalie Lawrence was left “super frustrated” after her side were denied a last-gasp winner against Brisbane Roar by a late Read more…