PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Extreme risk', but years to fix Waioweka GorgeOPINION: Conversations around the resilience of the road need more urgency.29 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldHuge winter storm kills at least 23 across USMore than 820,000 homes and businesses lost power, mainly across the southern US.26 Jan 06:39 PM
New ZealandEarly warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mount campground revealedA local said he called 111 to report unstable ground several hours before the disaster.23 Jan 03:55 AM
WorldRising toll in Indonesia floods as rescuers battle to reach isolated Sumatra villages27 Nov 06:57 AM
WorldHurricane Melissa strengthens to category 4 as Jamaica braces for impactAt least four deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic blamed on the storm.26 Oct 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Remain prepared': NZ at higher-than-normal risk for cyclones during seasonNorthern New Zealand could see up to two cyclones from November to April.09 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandInside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone GabrielleOpen Justice reporter Ric Stevens joins us to take us through what we know so far, and what we hope to learn from these tragic events.Watch06 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldAt least 14 dead, 100-plus missing as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan, Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong Airport cancelled hundreds of flights as the storm battered the city.24 Sep 06:13 AM
WorldSuper Typhoon Ragasa forces mass evacuations across East AsiaHong Kong airport plans to halt passenger flights for 36 hours from today.22 Sep 07:07 PM
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
