New ZealandFrom floods to fire: Fresh health fears in storm-battered Northland communityNine Whirinaki homes damaged by the floods, one destroyed in a fire.30 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland flooding: More than 24,000 living in high flood-risk zonesAbout 17% of roads and 45% of stormwater pipes in Northland at flood risk now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWatch: Western Australia's sky turns red amid cycloneRed dust blanketed towns Carnarvon and Shark Bay during Tropical Cyclone Narelle.28 Mar 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The conversation you have to have if you live in a beachfront propertyOPINION: New Zealand has never, in modern times, experienced a devastating tsunami.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhen Veronica and the forces of nature collidedFebruary 3, 1931, remains a vivid memory for one Pyes Pā woman.14 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandBuried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakesAt least five major quakes, three around magnitude 7, shook the area.10 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe 77-year-old woman with a clever tsunami escape plan – jump on her electric trike'We're going to be dealing with chaos. I don’t want to get sidetracked by the panic.'10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMercia's plea: Why Hawke's Bay should continue to donate to Red CrossMercia Paaymans' family lost 20 vehicles: 'They were the only entity who came and helped'.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClosures on this state highway cost an estimated $8m in lost GDP every dayThe road between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki allows freight access to the primary sector economy.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThe big business cost bucking the trend and tracking southMarsh insurance brokers explain what a soft reinsurance market means for Kiwis.08 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhakaari survivor pilot finds love and healing after White Island tragedyHelicopter pilot Brian Depauw married his soulmate in a magical European ceremony.08 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldVanuatu volcano eruption: Acid rain affects crops and water supplyPeople in the worst-affected areas are encouraged to move if they do not feel safe.06 Mar 07:05 PM
New ZealandWhat Northlanders need to know about this week’s mystery shakesESNZ manually logged six small quakes in Northland between March 1 and March 4. 04 Mar 11:37 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYEarthquakes in Auckland? Hidden faultlines discovered beneath our biggest city| Herald NOWWork is now underway to find out if Auckland's faultlines pose a serious risk. Researcher James Muirhead joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Mar 07:24 PM
AucklandMore flood and landslide-risk homes may be downzoned under new density rulesAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown says $13m has already been spent on the related planning work.03 Mar 05:26 AM
New ZealandDozens of hidden faultlines discovered under Auckland, scientists probe quake threatScientists have identified dozens of hidden faultlines beneath Auckland.02 Mar 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Mount Maunganui tragedy red-stickered Kiwi camping?OPINION: On a risk scale, where are Kiwis still comfortable to camp?02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay businesses shut as massive slip clean-up closes Russell Rd for monthsHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe will shut from Monday as slip work ramps up.01 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandStorm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for helpThe storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.27 Feb 04:00 AM
TalanoaVanuatu and Fiji on alert as tropical depression set to become Cyclone UrmilForecaster Stephen Meke says central and southern Vanuatu face near gale winds.27 Feb 01:17 AM
WorldMore rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 55Thirteen people are missing, and more than 5000 have been forced to flee their homes.26 Feb 09:28 PM
WorldPhilippine volcano eruption sends ash 2.5km into skyOfficials warn a larger, more explosive eruption is possible in coming days.26 Feb 05:14 PM
WorldHope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46At least 46 people have died and 21 remain missing after the storm.25 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandMount cafes beg for rates relief after deadly Mauao landslide hits tradeMayor Mahé Drysdale says the council is still deciding if relief rules apply.25 Feb 09:19 PM
WorldTorrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missingAt least 23 people are dead and 47 missing after record rains hit Minas Gerais.24 Feb 07:23 PM
New Zealand'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopeningMayor: 'Our primary concern is safety; we're not going to do it if it's not safe.'24 Feb 05:00 PM