WorldHurricane Melissa: At least 24 dead in HaitiCuba evacuated 735,000 residents before the storm left widespread destruction.30 Oct 08:44 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Hurricane Melissa is a warning – why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guardOPINION: Sea temperatures near Jamaica are more than a degree above normal.30 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
World'Disaster area': Extensive damage as Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica’s south coast29 Oct 02:52 AM
World'Very dangerous scenario': Category 5 Hurricane Melissa crosses Jamaica after landfall28 Oct 05:57 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
WorldTorrential rain drenches Mexico, 41 deadAt least 22 people have died in Hidalgo, one of the worst-hit states.12 Oct 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Nothing left': Floods and landslide leave grieving families in central MexicoFloods and landslide leave grieving families in central Mexico. Video / AFPWatch12 Oct 02:31 AM
WorldMexico floods leave at least 23 dead as heavy rains hit 31 statesFlooding has damaged more than 1000 homes across Hidalgo state.11 Oct 12:38 AM
WorldOne person killed after magnitude 7.4 quake rattles PhilippinesImages show students huddled outside as aftershocks shake the region.10 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandFire boss apologises for Cyclone Gabrielle rescue failuresCourt emails showed the Esk River hit record levels hours before alerts went out.08 Oct 08:44 PM
WorldFlorida man charged over massive Los Angeles blazeAn independent review found major warning and evacuation failures in January.08 Oct 07:49 PM
New Zealand‘They had very little time’: Expert at Whakaari inquest outlines how survivors stayed aliveShane Cronin told the inquest some ash particles were hotter than 400C.08 Oct 02:22 AM
New ZealandInside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone GabrielleThe inquest will also probe how warnings and emergency plans were managed.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footageToday is the second day of the first phase of the inquest. 06 Oct 05:00 AM