New ZealandWilma departs leaving big clean upFormer tropical cyclone Wilma is now well clear of the North Island, heading quickly out into the Pacific Ocean but leaving a big clean up operation for the island and high winds forecast for the rest of NZ.29 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandWelfare shelters set up in NorthlandTemporary welfare shelters have been set up in Northland to house about 70 people, after tropical cyclone Wilma battered the upper North Island overnight. People from Kaeo through to Kawakawa have evacuated from their homes due to rising29 Jan 12:21 AM
Business<i>Greg Ansley:</i> Gillard's flood rebuilding levy plan meets hurdles at every turn28 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldSamoans ignore health warnings about floodsFlooding is continuing in the Samoan capital today, after heavy rainfall from the threat of Cyclone Wilma in the past week.26 Jan 02:46 AM
WorldSpecial help for flood-stricken KiwisNZers denied funding after being caught up in the devastating Queensland floods are to be granted a special Govt payout. Many Kiwis had complained of being ineligible for an Australian govt disaster payout due to a 2001 law change.26 Jan 02:45 AM
WorldAustralia: Victorian towns in flood path still at riskA large body of water gradually moving towards the northwest Victorian city of Swan Hill has threatened small communities in its path.24 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandReprieve brief as more bad weather loomsAnother weekend bout of wind and rain is being forecasted as the North Island recovers from 72 hours of storms.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandClean-up from storm beginsAll Auckland roads have been re-opened and power is being restored as the recovery from 72 hours of storms that battered the North Island begins.23 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandWild weather wreaks havocWarnings of more gale force winds and heavy rain have been issued as a deep low moves east across the North Island this morning.23 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandNature's brutal king hitWild weather was last night lashing the upper North Island as heavy rain and high tides combined to keep authorities and residents on high alert for more coastal flooding.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ pair upset at flood cash 'racism'A Kiwi couple caught up in the Queensland floods say they are disgusted at being denied Govt assistance because they are from NZ.21 Jan 01:05 AM
WorldSevere thunderstorms menace QueenslandSevere thunderstorms have hampered the reconnection of power to flood-weary southeast Queenslanders.19 Jan 11:30 PM
WorldQueensland teen survives raging torrentQueensland police say a teenager photographed as she was swept to what appeared to be certain death in Toowoomba has survived.19 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldToowoomba mother, son to be buried togetherAbout 150 mourners gathered to farewell Donna and Jordan Rice - the teen who sacrificed himself to save his brother.19 Jan 01:23 AM
WorldFloods: now the blame game beginsAs floodwaters continue to isolate large areas of Queensland and Victoria, the ground is being laid for recriminations and blame.18 Jan 04:30 PM
