WorldAsia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivorsWHO is sending rapid response teams and medical supplies into the region.01 Dec 05:29 PM
WorldRising toll in Indonesia floods as rescuers battle to reach isolated Sumatra villagesCyclone Senyar could bring more extreme weather to Indonesia this week.27 Nov 06:57 AM
WorldCyclone Fina leaves trail of damage across Northern TerritoryIt swept in on Saturday night between Darwin and the sparsely populated Tiwi Islands.23 Nov 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Remain prepared': NZ at higher-than-normal risk for cyclones during season09 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandInside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone GabrielleWatch06 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldAt least 14 dead, 100-plus missing as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan, Hong Kong, China24 Sep 06:13 AM
New ZealandThe essential item that’s 900% more expensive than in 2000Insurance costs have risen 916% since 2000, leading price increases.26 Aug 07:32 PM
World'Really major impacts': Hurricane Erin floods vulnerable coastHigh waves made Highway 12 impassable on the Outer Banks.21 Aug 08:53 PM
WorldHurricane Erin's expansion sparks US East Coast warningsHurricane Erin is packing winds of 220km/h and moving west-northwest.18 Aug 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMetService concedes Cyclone Gabrielle red weather warning could've come soonerThe decision was influenced by Hawke’s Bay hydrologists, who opposed the warning.02 Jul 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Felt like a cyclone': Residents reel as possible tornado hits West HarbourTrees fell on homes as 100km/h winds ripped through the area.27 Jun 12:57 AM
New ZealandEngineer called in as project to reopen Shine Falls beginsThe track will stay closed until safety is confirmed, DoC says.22 Jun 01:08 AM
New ZealandNorthland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floodsCyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.17 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandRural worries grow over copper network deregulationRemote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.09 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandFar North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weatherA Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Spiritual crisis': Pastor fined for building unconsented church, Christian group millions in debtThe church faces $80,000 in fines, has more than $2m debt, and faces calls to sack pastor.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomeowner upset after developer fells 50yo boundary hedgeOwner says hedge was pride of her backyard. Developer says it had to come down for safety.21 May 05:00 PM
WorldSevere storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in south-central USMore than 200,000 lost power. Five Kentucky counties declared emergencies.17 May 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Insanity': Auckland villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rulesOwners installed double-glazed windows without council consent. Now they have to go.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFuture of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertainA decision on whether to reinstate or mothball the train line has yet to be made.11 May 04:08 PM
New ZealandRecord rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden AprilWet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.07 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikesInsurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.06 May 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Very sunny areas': Sunshine returns as NZ clean-up begins after severe weatherColder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.03 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandCould Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find outIf feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.29 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandCourt orders $10m Auckland mansion sale cancelled after fatal landslideBuyer and seller fought over whether sale should go ahead after home left on cliff edge.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Don’t think they care': Auckland family left without power for six daysCapstick says she couldn't sterilise the bottles of the eight-month-old in the house.23 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandThe long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far NorthMore than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.23 Apr 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphinsThree dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.22 Apr 05:00 PM
