WorldHeavy rain traps family in cave for days, awaiting water to drop before rescueThe cave is the fourth biggest known underground ecosystem in the world.07 Jan 07:39 PM
WorldFlood rescuers busy as storms and downpours batter QueenslandA deluge of rain smashed the country during New Year's.02 Jan 12:01 AM
WorldNine dead after wild weather hits AustraliaOfficials say at least nine people have died in wild weather in Queensland and Victoria.27 Dec 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Freed from distress and financial pressure': Cyclone-hit homeowner one of first bought outAuckland Council is working on more than 2200 damage assessments.22 Dec 12:02 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: First two homeowners accept buyout offersAcross Napier and Hastings, 147 properties were too unsafe to live in.20 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle, and a year of extreme weatherThe Front Page reports on two major weather events that stunned the country this year.20 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldFlood-hit Queensland communities remain isolated as evacuations continueAlmost 40 communities are still isolated by floodwaters from ex-tropical cyclone Jasper.20 Dec 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Nah, we're just three Māori boys': The story behind NZ's quote of the yearAs they rescued people from floodwaters, this trio uttered a now-famous phrase.18 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldChild, 7, stranded on hospital roof as flood emergency grips QueenslandEx-Tropical Cyclone Jasper is causing record flooding in far north Queensland.18 Dec 12:49 AM
WorldCairns airport under water, planes submerged as flash floods hit QueenslandMeanwhile, a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.17 Dec 10:05 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionChristmas joy: $5.4m Parnell repairs, owners get keys backChubb New Zealand insured units where repairs were carried out by Tauranga’s Align Group.13 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMajor flooding in Auckland apartment building after water leakAt least seven fire crews helped deal with the flooding.05 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandWet start to summer, week ahead 'a little bit messier'"We’re about 36mm from the wettest year on record."01 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandCouncils take a lens to South Dunedin's flood vulnerabilityTwo regional authorities look to strengthen Dunedin for flood risks and climate change.30 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been strongerOPINION: Gabrielle then wouldn't have caused as much damage in CHB, Tim Gilbertson argues.27 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandThe Wairoa River - when the mouth opened, it all wentPolice knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.26 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandWairoa River levels peak after heavy rainfall in Hawke's BayResidents in Te Karaka are being asked to evacuate as the Waipaoa River rises.25 Nov 06:34 PM
New ZealandFlood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolishedSeven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.24 Nov 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Striking distance': Less than 60mm of rain needed for Napier to have wettest year yetThe Hawke's Bay city is on the cusp of breaking a rainfall record ahead of the weekend.23 Nov 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHomeowner fumes at lack of action over cliff collapseA man who owns a home above a startling slip waits and waits for council action.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay borderThis was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.19 Nov 12:10 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's BayHeavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.18 Nov 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Behind the scenes of the office buying $110m of cyclone-smashed homes140 homeowners in Hawke's Bay are meeting the teams that will buy their flooded homes.18 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandFlood threat looming over Anzac Parade residents'If we knew then what we know now, I think we may have reconsidered buying this place.'18 Nov 10:15 PM
WorldDeath toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130At least 130 are dead as heavy rains triggered 'flooding seen only once every 100 years'.18 Nov 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGivealittle donation record: Who got the most support?More than ever before was raised through the online platform, despite a challenging year.16 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandShellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin causeNZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.15 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood: Hundreds may be eligible to join legal case as five sue for $3.95mLaw firm says if it becomes a class action, it could cover another 350 plaintiffs.14 Nov 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: Alarming state of red-stickered cliff-top house that's not condemnedThe Herald saw an alarming sight when it flew a drone over the sea on Friday last week.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months earlyThe reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.12 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandPutting Robbie Williams at the Mission was a match made in the mirrorREVIEW: 25,000 roared, many for eight hours, as a concert phenomenon continues.11 Nov 07:58 PM
New Zealand‘It’s hard on those children:’ Hawke’s Bay pupils flooded out of classrooms for second timePrincipal: "We’ve been quite the refugee school."09 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandVideo: ‘Twice in one year is unbelievable’ - homes flooded in northern Hawke’s Bay"I’ve never seen water like this before."07 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandWairoa flooding: State Highways reopened as clean up beginsMajor state highways have reopened after rain caused flooding in Hawke's Bay.07 Nov 06:55 PM
