WorldRising death toll as typhoon leaves Philippine towns underwaterCebu province has confirmed 39 deaths as widespread flooding devastates towns.04 Nov 05:50 PM
New Zealand'Aroha and resilience': Historic church reopens almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle floods'This church is more than timber and glass – it's the wairua of Ōmāhu standing again.'04 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsh emitted in 'weak eruptions' on Whakaari/White IslandThe ashfall is unlikely to reach the mainland, scientists say. 04 Nov 04:27 AM
Auckland'Stronger hazard rules will apply': Auckland Council tightens flood‑zone building02 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Hurricane Melissa is a warning – why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guard30 Oct 04:00 PM
World30 dead or missing in Haiti as Caribbean reels from Hurricane MelissaThe still 'extremely dangerous' storm made landfall in Cuba overnight.29 Oct 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland Council makes flood and erosion risks clearer for home buyersA free council tool now shows flood and landslide risks by address and area.29 Oct 04:00 PM
World'Disaster area': Extensive damage as Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica’s south coastThe UN plans an airlift of 2000 relief kits once flights to Jamaica resume.29 Oct 02:52 AM
WorldCrocodile warning as Hurricane Melissa lashes JamaicaHealth officials warn crocodiles may drift into homes after severe flooding.28 Oct 09:47 PM
World'Very dangerous scenario': Category 5 Hurricane Melissa crosses Jamaica after landfall'Total building failures' and 'catastrophic wind damage' are expected.28 Oct 05:57 PM
WorldHow Jamaica is preparing for the full force of record-strength Hurricane MelissaWinds near 175m/h threaten to rip roofs and cripple Jamaica’s power grid.28 Oct 07:36 AM
WorldFear of mass destruction in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa churns inResidents scrambled for shelter from what could be its most violent weather on record.27 Oct 07:22 PM
New Zealand‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
WorldHurricane Melissa strengthens to category 4 as Jamaica braces for impactAt least four deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic blamed on the storm.26 Oct 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Hold your pillow over you': Civil Defence explains what to do in an early morning quakeMost people who felt the Napier quake were in bed. That's where they should have stayed.26 Oct 06:59 PM
WorldTens of thousands protest on first anniversary of Spain's deadly floodsThe Valencia floods killed 229 people, nearly half aged 70 or older.25 Oct 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was carnage': Storm-battered North Canterbury counts cost of furious windsWinds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms.24 Oct 04:45 AM
WorldMan pleads not guilty to deadly California wildfire chargesThe January infernos killed 31 people and destroyed thousands of homes.24 Oct 02:03 AM
New ZealandHow to prepare before life‑threatening gales hit tomorrowMetService issues highest weather alerts it can for Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury. 22 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s a true miracle': Kaikōura woman saves horses from encroaching flames'I think it was a matter of five, maybe 10 minutes, and then we would’ve been too late.'21 Oct 11:49 PM
WorldTornado near Paris kills worker, injures 10 as cranes collapseA 23-year-old construction worker died when cranes collapsed in Ermont, France.20 Oct 10:59 PM
WorldMagnitude 6.1 quake hits southern PhilippinesIt happened a week after two major quakes killed at least eight people in Mindanao.17 Oct 01:59 AM
WorldFlights halted as Mount Lewotobi blasts ash 10km into the skyAsh soared 10km above Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki’s 1584m summit.15 Oct 05:32 AM
New Zealand‘I’m not there to be an ornament’: New HBRC councillor wants chair role'They are the ones who should be hanging their heads,' she said of re-elected councillors.15 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island inquest: Tourist describes seeing people ‘burnt like I’ve never seen before’The quick thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat survivors with fresh water.14 Oct 03:21 AM
New ZealandJamie Cleine makes emotional plea to protect flood-hit Westport from climate riskThe outgoing Buller mayor grew emotional as he warned flooding will again hit Westport.13 Oct 10:58 PM
World64 dead, 65 missing as floods devastate central and eastern MexicoPresident Claudia Sheinbaum says 10,000 troops are aiding rescue efforts.13 Oct 06:43 PM
New ZealandDeadly flooding worsened by probable blockage at river mouth during Cyclone GabrielleWater flows exceeded flood of 1938, and doubled that of 2018.13 Oct 03:33 AM
