WorldSouth Korea storm death toll rises to 40Heavy downpours are lashing South Korea as rescue workers search for survivors.17 Jul 11:01 PM
New Zealand'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing lineHeavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.17 Jul 10:42 PM
WorldToddlers missing, five dead as fierce floodwaters swamp PhiladelphiaEmergency crews still searching for a missing 9-month-old boy and his 2yo sister.17 Jul 09:22 PM
WorldSouth Korean landslides kill at least sevenSouth Korea has been pounded by heavy rains since July 9.15 Jul 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Tricky’ clean-up continues for some Hawke’s Bay vineyardsOngoing heavy rain sees vineyards still under soggy silt, five months after Gabrielle.13 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandMagpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiserA sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.12 Jul 03:23 AM
KahuIwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after floodingLead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".12 Jul 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claimsJust 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.11 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'All but written off': Sea breaks through barriers, inundates suburban homesIt's a "jewel in Napier's crown", but not even sandbags could stop the ocean.10 Jul 12:44 AM
New Zealand‘Gut-wrenching’: Couple stay positive despite losing homeGisborne couple say six of the eight houses on Vogel St are in the same boat.08 Jul 09:04 AM
New Zealand'Hideous': Delays threaten to bankrupt owners of landslip-hit homesFamilies are at risk of facing bills in the hundreds of thousands for retaining walls.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCounting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one eventThe severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland man goes without shower at home for months after insurance faffA man and his children have been left without a shower ever since the Auckland floods.04 Jul 05:49 AM
TalanoaWarning of more cyclones for parts of Pacific as El Nino threatensAn El Nino event may increase extreme weather in some regions.03 Jul 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banksCyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.29 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandOwners watch collapsing West Auckland slip-damaged home demolished by diggerA skateboard was among the items rescued from the rubble.29 Jun 01:43 AM
PoliticsGovt unveils inquiry into wild weather response; $240m to finance rebuildIt has also launched an inquiry into the response to the cyclones.28 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater meters, moving business to Wairoa? Hawke's Bay prepares for dry futureThe council releases its regional water assessment, showing a possible huge shortfall.28 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandHome creaking as it collapses, sandwiching onto itselfThe council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.27 Jun 11:57 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 to close for road worksState Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.27 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandWaipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washoutDamaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.27 Jun 01:56 AM
New ZealandWaihī Beach floods: Community “worries every time it rains”Residents have vented their concerns after flash floods ripped through the seaside town.26 Jun 11:18 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until DecemberTerms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.26 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandA load off their minds: Cyclone victim laundry group still runningThe HB Cyclone Laundry Network wants more people to continue supporting families.26 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: More rain for flooded GisborneThe state of emergency has been lifted in Tairāwhiti but the rain continues to fall.26 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandWaihī Beach: Flood issues top priorityThe local Swat team is on the job, ramping up the need for flood protection measures.26 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandBridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.25 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandSurf Life Saving ‘overwhelmed’ with donations to replace contaminated gearLifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their personal wetsuits.25 Jun 02:14 AM
New Zealand'If in doubt, move out': Te Karaka cut off as torrential rain hits Gisborne againCivil Defence asks residents in low-lying areas not to wait for an official evacuation.23 Jun 05:33 AM
New Zealand‘The poor cousin’: Heightened angst in Wairoa after flood zone decisionA 2A classification is creating uncertainty around future living - as winter hits.23 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandPoll shows how many Kiwis would be willing to leave their homesOur editorial series explores managed retreat and where new homes should be built.23 Jun 02:23 AM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, residents evacuated, communities isolatedGisborne was almost completely isolated by flooding and slips.22 Jun 05:00 PM
