Wellington'Peace of mind': New radar to enhance weather monitoring in NelsonIt's hoped the $5m equipment will help prepare the area for future disasters.19 Jul 12:57 AM
World54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in PakistanTorrential rains caused urban flooding, house collapses in Punjab province.17 Jul 11:25 PM
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
New ZealandMan rescues a freedom camper as her vehicle is swamped by rising flood waters in KawakawaWatch16 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumAucklandHow $2.15m home became worth just $50k; plan for flood-damaged properties revealed15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country13 Jul 06:10 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk remains as school holidays end amid showersThunderstorms are likely on the West Coast and around Taranaki Maunga this afternoon.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWall of water floods Kaiteriteri holday park Caravans, waka and shelters have been damaged by silt and forestry slash. 12 Jul 07:55 AM
New ZealandLandslides, flooding, fallen trees: Nelson-Tasman residents urged to stay homeThe upper South Island has been slammed by severe weather yesterday and today.12 Jul 06:34 AM
New ZealandDrone footage reveals the widespread impact of flooding across the South IslandFloods, slips and damage have made roads in the Nelson-Tasman area unsafe and people have been asked to stay off the roads unless travel is "absolutely necessary". Video / Tim CuffWatch12 Jul 05:47 AM
New ZealandFlooding and debris hammer Knowles Bridge in the Motueka ValleyDebris and flooding seen at Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley last night. Video / Anne BecconsallWatch12 Jul 12:38 AM
WorldTrump visits Texas as flood response faces scrutiny and criticismEvacuation alerts in Kerr County were reportedly delayed by several hours.11 Jul 11:03 PM
New ZealandRadio distress call was a 'false flag'- Civil Defence The Facebook post about a woman calling for help sparked alarm on social media.11 Jul 10:12 PM
PropertyWatch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.11 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandFlood fears for AucklandFlood fears for Auckland as high tide coincides with rush hour downpours. Video / Sarah BristowWatch11 Jul 05:56 AM
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
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
WorldUS flash floods claim three lives, more storms expectedRuidoso's river hit a historic high of 20 feet, damaging up to 50 homes.09 Jul 07:39 PM
WorldFears grow of big surge in Texas flood deaths The floods have so far killed 119 people, with more than 160 still missing.09 Jul 07:25 PM
WorldTexas floods claim over 100 lives, search for 160+ missing continuesKerr County suffered the most damage, with at least 94 dead.08 Jul 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Three key questions after the Texas floodsNew York Times analysis: Scrutiny will fall on whether job cuts had an impact.08 Jul 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumWorldTexas floods: Officials feared risk to youth camps but rejected warning systemNew York Times: Officials debated over 10 years adding sirens and early flooding monitors.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coronial inquest into deaths in flooding will hurt - hopefully it will also help OPINION: 19 lives are thought to have been lost in the immediate and long-term aftermath.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA family of six was swept away. Now relatives wait and hopeThe survivor was pulled 25km down the river for six hours, through three dams.07 Jul 02:04 AM
New ZealandControversial plan for future of Takapuna Golf Course confirmedAuckland Council officials say its plan is very similar to what the golf club now wants. 07 Jul 12:49 AM
WorldHow a heroic camp director risked it all to save campers in Texas floodCamp directors Dick Eastland and Jane Ragsdale died trying to save others.07 Jul 12:11 AM
