World'$9b cut': Republicans back Trump's budget-slashing planMost of the cuts target aid for countries hit by disease, war and disasters.18 Jul 05:27 AM
World54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in PakistanTorrential rains caused urban flooding, house collapses in Punjab province.17 Jul 11:25 PM
New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after floodingThe stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.10 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.09 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandWaitotara Valley cut off as heavy rain breaches riverbanksNgamatapōuri is cut off, accessible only to four-wheel-drive vehicles.09 Jul 09:30 PM
WorldUS flash floods claim three lives, more storms expectedRuidoso's river hit a historic high of 20 feet, damaging up to 50 homes.09 Jul 07:39 PM
WorldFears grow of big surge in Texas flood deaths The floods have so far killed 119 people, with more than 160 still missing.09 Jul 07:25 PM
WorldTexas floods claim over 100 lives, search for 160+ missing continuesKerr County suffered the most damage, with at least 94 dead.08 Jul 11:23 PM
WorldTexas disaster adds to US flood costs since 1980 that exceed $330bThe Texas floods last week killed over 100 people and dozens more are missing.08 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandEarthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt RuapehuVolcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.08 Jul 10:48 PM
New ZealandSouth Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday. 08 Jul 01:43 AM
WorldTexas flash flood toll passes 100, including 27 at summer campForecasters have warned of more flooding as rain falls on already saturated ground.08 Jul 12:10 AM
Herald NOWYouth camp confirms 27 dead in Texas floodRescuers in Texas continue the search for dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash floods that killed more than 80 people. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Jul 07:11 PM
New Zealand'Swaying sensation': Magnitude 6.0 quake rattles lower South IslandThe early morning shake off Southland was 12km deep, GeoNet says.07 Jul 05:31 PM
New ZealandLandslide hits well-known Island Bay houseThe house features a boat and a sea-patterned mural on the garage door.07 Jul 05:28 AM
World68 confirmed dead as Texas flash floods hit county, including riverside summer campThe Guadalupe River surged by 8m, reaching treetops and cabin roofs.06 Jul 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreationOPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand650 properties assessed after damaging floods in Nelson and TasmanA number of homes in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough are now uninhabitable.04 Jul 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'03 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMetService concedes Cyclone Gabrielle red weather warning could've come soonerThe decision was influenced by Hawke’s Bay hydrologists, who opposed the warning.02 Jul 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDrone rescues stranded man during flood in ChinaNew York Times: The drone, typically for spraying, lifted the man from a roof to safety.02 Jul 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours laterThe pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.01 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Highly uncertain': MetService chief on Cyclone Gabrielle forecast challengesChris Noble explained MetService's warning process: outlooks, watches, and warnings.30 Jun 07:38 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings under scrutiny: Inquest into Auckland flood fatalitiesCoroner Erin Woolley will assess the timeliness of warnings and emergency responses.30 Jun 04:43 AM
