New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Council diverts flooding on to 89yo's propertyWorst flooding seen in 30 years caused in part by council decision, claims Hastings man.16 Oct 04:04 AM
World'Don't know why you're freaking out': Woman drowns on phone to 911The 911 dispatcher told Debra Stevens to "shut up" while she drowned.30 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandFox Glacier road to remain closed indefinitelyThe road has been closed since flooding and a landslide in summer.24 Aug 12:14 AM
World700 passengers rescued from a train after monsoon floodThe Mahalaxmi Express train got stuck because of flooding of the tracks.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsLetters: Storm drain for river floodsAs a solution to managing floods, the kind of storm drains used in LA could be an option.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow climate change is driving bigger NZ delugesClimate change has been driving a rise in big rainfall events around NZ, analysis reveals.23 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: It's not climate change, it's a climate crisisNZ is not a world-leader on the climate crisis and it's time we took it more seriously.30 May 05:00 PM
WorldScientists perplexed as tornadoes tear across United StatesThe US tied its record of 11 consecutive days with at least eight tornadoes each day.29 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Severe thunderstorm watch and chance of small tornadoSevere thunderstorms are expected in Northland, Auckland, and the Coromandel.01 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hopeThe town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandRiver flooded more than 1m deep near victim's propertyTorrent caused Westland river to carry largest volume of water in 15 years, local says.29 Mar 03:48 AM
New ZealandGrim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displacedA dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Wild weather moves north after washing out bridge, roads, cutting powerThe Waiho Bridge has been destroyed as a major autumn storm edges north.26 Mar 09:19 PM
New Zealand'This is another level': Man astonished at West Coast floodingOliver Harcus and his partner are currently stuck in a Franz Josef campground.26 Mar 08:19 AM
WorldSuffering in silence: 10 shocking world disastersA horrific disaster is unfolding in this tiny country - it's just one of many.02 Mar 07:13 PM
New ZealandPiha floods: Double dam and $45m tunnel among options sent to councilPiha residents asked to build "community resilience" and emergency plans.21 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldQueensland floods: Two bodies found in drainThe two young men were last seen entering floodwaters about 4am yesterday.05 Feb 05:45 AM
WorldTownsville floods:'My wife is going to drown with my child'Cops have been left clinging to trees, crocodiles and snakes wading down streets.04 Feb 01:58 AM
WorldCatastrophic floods predicted in North QueenslandOfficials are fearing totals of up to two metres of rainfall.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLetters: More funds needed for ParaparaWith too little money for repairs to the Parapara, more closures are likely, says a reader25 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas rain, but it's getting betterToday is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMopping up and moving on: Kaiaua a year on from devastating floodA year ago Kaiaua was devastated by a monster storm.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKnee deep: Hamilton homes evacuated after flash floodsWater started seeping, then pouring into the garage.02 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Flash flooding hits AucklandEmergency services are responding to reports of flooding as the wet weather sets in.25 Nov 01:53 AM
New ZealandBrazen thieves pinch steel from Hauraki Plains floodgatesBrazen thieves have been taking steel from Waikato Regional Council's floodgates.02 Nov 02:03 AM
EnvironmentFarmer and conservationist speaks at Whanganui AGMOwner of Blue Duck Station tells tales of adventure and adversity28 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldStorms wreak havoc with strong winds and rainMangkhut has hit with destructive winds, Florence has wreaked havoc with rain.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldFloods submerge Indian state KeralaRelentless monsoon floods have partially submerged the southern Indian state of Kerala.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsClimate change exacerbating infrastructure deficitGridlock, lost production and unaffordable housing are symptoms of infrastructure deficit.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTens of millions in storm insurance claimsNorthland claims share of five of the 11 biggest storm related payouts in recent years.01 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly 1863 storms some of NZ's worstSome of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.11 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTragic past of coach who led boys into caveFootball coach trapped deep in a Thai cave has lived a tragic life and cheated death.06 Jul 09:29 PM
New ZealandWatch: Manawatū River floods after heavy rainThe swollen river overflowed, flooding a construction site.13 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandWatch: Jetties at risk as swollen Gisborne river carries debrisGisborne resident says farming community is banding together as more rain wreaks havoc.11 Jun 09:14 PM
