New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldData tool to help build resilience to extreme storms put on holdIt would have projected how climate change could affect rainfall frequency and intensity.16 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumAucklandHow $2.15m home became worth just $50k; plan for flood-damaged properties revealed15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderHow an RNZ story about this city's weather went to two media watchdogs - with different outcomes14 Jul 06:47 PM
WorldThe best flood warning systems? Here’s what works to save livesIt’s extremely difficult to anticipate exactly where a flood will strike, experts say. 10 Jul 09:51 PM
New ZealandTasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after floodingThe stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.10 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldWhat long Covid can teach us about future pandemicsAfter the 1918 flu pandemic, people also complained of feeling lethargic, memory problems.10 Jul 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.09 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandEnd buy-outs for climate change, expert group tells governmentA panel of experts has recommended the government phase out buy-outs for homeowners whose properties are damaged by extreme weather events.Watch09 Jul 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Hills: More housing is not just about the CRL but also floodsOPINION: The City Rail Link will open next year and transform Auckland's travel network.09 Jul 06:00 PM
World Study: Climate change made European heatwave up to 4C hotter'Most heat-related deaths occur in homes and hospitals out of public view.'09 Jul 05:07 AM
WorldSouthern France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport, halts trainsFires forced the evacuation of 400 people, with 63 houses damaged.08 Jul 11:52 PM
WorldTexas disaster adds to US flood costs since 1980 that exceed $330bThe Texas floods last week killed over 100 people and dozens more are missing.08 Jul 11:02 PM
WorldLondoners could soon face water limits due to dry weatherWater usage has spiked with demand in Swindon, Oxfordshire above 2022 drought levels. 08 Jul 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: When the centre cannot hold - the stark future for Labour OPINION: Voters are fed up and populism is sweeping the world, but Labour can benefit. 08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' changes around Antarctic have implications for NZSea ice around Antarctica is in 'terminal decline', say scientists.08 Jul 04:55 AM
WorldWatch: House floats down river in Texas flash floodVideo shows a whole house floating down the river during the deadly floods.08 Jul 01:41 AM
WorldTexas flash flood toll passes 100, including 27 at summer campForecasters have warned of more flooding as rain falls on already saturated ground.08 Jul 12:10 AM
Herald NOWYouth camp confirms 27 dead in Texas floodRescuers in Texas continue the search for dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash floods that killed more than 80 people. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Jul 07:11 PM
World68 confirmed dead as Texas flash floods hit county, including riverside summer campThe Guadalupe River surged by 8m, reaching treetops and cabin roofs.06 Jul 06:14 PM
New ZealandInsurers back using Takapuna golf course for flood preventionAuckland may convert half of Takapuna Golf Course into a flood catchment.04 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamaransThe five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordableOPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sassy' success: Climate-resilient apple's exports set to doubleSassy apples are zesty, have a long shelf life, and can tolerate warmer climates.04 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldWhy there's little love for lovebugs in South KoreaThe non-native insects have no natural predators and have grown in numbers over the years.04 Jul 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
WorldHeatwave closes Eiffel Tower’s top floor and bakes WimbledonThe Eiffel Tower closed its summit due to extreme heat in Paris, France.02 Jul 11:21 PM
