New ZealandFlash floods across Tasman regionAfter flooding in the Bay of Plenty, Auckland and Hamilton, Nelson has become the latest region to be hit by the wild weekend weather.21 Apr 09:12 AM
WorldFast-changing climate 'threat to Oz security'The changing climate will increase security threats to Australia, including the possible collapse of fragile states in the region and resource wars, a new report has warned.25 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldRescuers save kids on busSwift-water rescue teams saved 16 children after their bus was trapped by flash flooding in southern Brisbane in a huge storm dumping heavy rain on southeast Queensland.25 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldTwo killed in Australian floodsTwo people have died, a newborn baby and other children helicoptered to safety and over 20 people have been rescued in severe weather and flooding across NSW. An evacuation order is now in place for residents of Kempsey on the NSW mid-north coast.23 Feb 06:48 AM
WorldFloods highlight hard times in IraqIt was not a pleasant sight: as the city's ageing sewerage system failed to cope, streets filled with murky grey water that smelled and looked as if it was heavily polluted with raw sewage.08 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldCroc warning follows floodsAustralian residents are being urged to beware of crocodiles as the flooded Fitzroy River in Rockhampton recedes after peaking at a less than expected 8.6 metres.03 Feb 12:31 AM
WorldKiwi among flood victimsA Kiwi is one of six people to die in the Queensland floods. He was being swept off his motorcycle at an intersection in the Brisbane suburb of Greenbank.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi found safe in flood zoneAn 82-year-old former Masterton resident has been located by Interpol after his family feared he was lost in the Queensland floods.31 Jan 09:27 PM
WorldAustralia counts the cost of floodsWith towns still isolated, thousands displaced and emergency supplies struggling to get through as stocks run short, Australia is again counting the cost of massive flooding.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi trapped by floodsA Northland man who had been repairing Queensland roads damaged in floods in 2010 and 2011 has been stranded in Bundaberg as a result of ex-cyclone Oswald.29 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandKiwi family's boat swept down riverA Kiwi family managed to escape just minutes before the boat they were in - their home - was swept down a raging river in Queensland.29 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldFloodwaters take heartbreaking tollAnne Bolland wept yesterday as swirling brown floodwaters advanced on her home in the low-lying Brisbane suburb of Milton.29 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldEvacuations, deaths in flood alertThe death of a boy hit by a falling tree has taken Queensland's flood toll to four, as the Australian city of Bundaberg remains in the grip of its worst ever flood.28 Jan 10:52 PM
WorldPhotos: Queensland floodsThousands of homes are underwater in Queensland and New South Wales as ex-tropical cyclone Oswald beats a devastating path down the coast, leaving authorities to prepare for another day of evacuations while floodwaters have already isolated hundreds of homes.28 Jan 08:43 PM
WorldQLD floods: 'Emotional pummelling'Queensland is gripped in another extraordinary flood crisis, as cities and towns across the state go under.28 Jan 04:50 AM
WorldQueensland towns pummelled againAt least four people are feared dead in Queensland's unfolding flood crisis, which will leave the state with another massive damage bill.27 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldQueensland soaked while Victoria burnsWhile firefighters yesterday continued to battle huge blazes in Victoria, floods swept through Queensland, shutting down roads, railways and airports as former cyclone Oswald inundated coastal regions.25 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldSandy floods US statesThe eye of Hurricane Sandy has made landfall, causing flooding and high winds to hit the east coast states, including New York, Maine and New Jersey.30 Oct 01:49 AM