New ZealandPanic gives way to reality in flooding aftermathAs water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.06 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandBodies, investigations, leaks - White Island response behind the scenes'Everyone in this room is severely affected. We will get heavily investigated.'05 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandLive: Third Southland town told to flee floods, blocks of land under waterSome families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.04 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandWhite Island emergency plan unfinished when volcano eruptedThe draft plan's "Search and Rescue Plan" was two sentences long, on the final page.04 Feb 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Near-death experiences': Teenager, family's lucky escapes in wild weatherAbout 100 trampers are being rescued by helicopter from Fiordland today.03 Feb 09:36 PM
New ZealandWeather chaos: Landslide hits hut, rescue under way, flood destroys highwayRescue teams mustered this morning for evacuation of tourists.03 Feb 07:08 PM
New ZealandIncredible footage: State highway destroyed, travellers strandedVideo footage shows large parts of Milford Road have been washed away.03 Feb 04:40 PM
New Zealand15,000 people in Napier would 'have difficulty' escaping tsunami - GNS"Based on the modelling, 15,000 would have difficulty". Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Jan 11:40 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: False alarm result of 'legacy system'Confusion about sirens for future tsunami alarms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tsunami false alarm - 'we don't know why sirens were activated'FENZ had put 'patch' fixes in place until they figure out how to fix it long term.20 Jan 01:30 AM
New Zealand'They need to be accountable for this': Residents fume over false tsunami alarmThe Newman family was among those who evacuated after sirens sounded in the Bay of Plenty.19 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandTsunami panic: Fire chief apologises for false alarmWaihī Beach residents evacuated after hearing sirens starting about 9.30pm.19 Jan 08:32 PM
New ZealandTsunami siren debacle: False alarm panics NI residents, town evacuatesCivil Defence confirmed there was no tsunami warning for the Bay of Plenty.19 Jan 04:51 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South tomorrowOtago Civil Defence and Emergency Management have told people to be prepared.10 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay forest fire: Extent of scorched earth revealed as firefighters move inAround 70 firefighters continue to tackle the forests fires, with helicopters on standby.07 Jan 08:13 PM
New ZealandWhite Island tourism: Who is responsible for what?26 people remain in hospital in New Zealand and Australia.16 Dec 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay helicopter crew assist after Whakaari/White Island tragedyCrew clocked off at 2am after exhausting, emotionally draining day.10 Dec 03:18 AM
New ZealandA survivor's tale: Victims 'likely to be injured by debris and hot rocks'Volcanic eruption survivor recalls 2007 ordeal: "It was a horrific situation to be in."09 Dec 03:31 PM
New ZealandWhite Island erupts: Disaster dominates international headlinesThe eruption has made major headlines around the world09 Dec 08:01 AM
New ZealandWanaka on high alert: Flood warning as lake risesSandbags are going up in Wanaka.03 Dec 07:57 PM
New ZealandEmergency alert test: Why your phone went off loudly tonightNational test of civil defence alert hit phones across New Zealand this evening.24 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandNo amount of planning can prepare NZ for a disasterDisaster officials have warned the effects will be felt far and wide.25 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandPigeon Valley fire: A plough, a spark, and the 'Swiss cheese effect'Final cause of NZ's biggest wildfire in seven decades ruled 'accidental'.13 Aug 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTasman fires six months on: Anatomy of a disaster111 calls released to Herald: "We're going to need a chopper real fast."18 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevastating Tasman blaze: $12 million price tagUp to 22 helicopters, two fixed-wing aircraft and crews on the ground fought the blaze.18 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Settled solstice Saturday, Sunday turnIt's looking good tomorrow, but rain's on the way for some on Sunday.21 Jun 05:21 AM
New ZealandBe prepared: Wild and windy weekend weather for AucklandAuckland's civil defence is warning residents to tie down loose items.20 Jun 11:49 PM
New ZealandNo tsunami threat to NZ after second Kermadecs earthquakeThe region northeast of New Zealand has been struck with two earthquakes today.16 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Big One: What will an Alpine Fault quake feel like?Scientists reveal more about a fault set to unleash one of the biggest quakes NZ's seen.08 May 10:17 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
New ZealandWatch: Waiho River bridge washes away, state of emergency declaredThe Waiho Bridge has been taken out by the flooded Waiho River on the West Coast.26 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence sends wrong alerts of Kermadec quake, tsunami risk for NZCivil Defence this afternoon tweeted and sent automatic alerts - including phone calls.14 Mar 03:40 AM
New ZealandState of emergency in Nelson region liftedA decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.26 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandPigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crewsFirefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.23 Feb 11:13 PM
