New ZealandMore floods possible for South IslandFurther flooding is possible for the South Island's sodden Waitaki district, where 1000 people remain without drinking water.28 May 06:04 AM
New ZealandWeather bomb alert as storm advances on NZEmergency and Civil Defence teams were gearing up last night for a weather beating expected to hit within hours.23 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents allowed home after Hawkes Bay wave warningHawkes Bay coastal residents are allowed to return home after high waves prompted evacuations.08 Mar 02:13 AM
New ZealandLifeguards don't need arrest powers - spokesmanLifeguards say they do not want the power to arrest people who ignore beach closures, despite calls for them to be given enforcement powers.28 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandNZ's tsunami alert cancelledNew Zealand's tsunami alert has been cancelled but people in coastal areas of the country are still advised to take caution.28 Feb 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Stupid' NZers rush to watch tsunamiHundreds of New Zealanders who raced to beaches to watch a potentially catastrophic tsunami were 'stupid', says Civil Defence Minister John Carter.28 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami warnings ignoredNew Zealanders weren't going to allow a 'peewee' tsunami alert to ruin the last official day of summer yesterday and many ignored warnings.28 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warnings have mixed results around NZTsunami warnings look to be cancelled as beach-goers who waited all day outside the water start heading home.28 Feb 02:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandKiwis head for the water, as tsunami warning remainsPaua fishermen are diving back into the seas and surfers are out to catch waves even as tsunami warnings stay in place.28 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Crazy' people head to beach to watch tsunamiCrowds are gathering at beaches to watch the tsunami threatening New Zealand, says the coastguard.27 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandCruise ship evacuated from port as tsunami threat loomsAuckland's ferries have been cancelled and boaties warned to head for deep water as New Zealand faces a possible tsunami.27 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandTsunami gauges 'stabilising'Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.27 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandWinds fan fire in pine forestA major fire near Dunedin is continuing its destructive path through a large forestry plantation.24 Feb 06:40 PM
New ZealandSix evacuated from East Cape village, SH5 closedThe residents of Mangatuna village, north of Tolaga Bay, were moved out this morning as the Uawa River rose from its usual four metres to 11 metres.31 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandPolitics 2009: Key, Goff and the recessionA new PM defied the odds as the Govt struggled to deal with the worst recession in decades, and Labour played catch up politics. 24 Dec 03:00 PM
