WorldThe unluckiest city in AmericaIn New Orleans the healing has barely begun for some since Hurricane Katrina five years ago and, more recently, the great Gulf spill.28 Aug 04:20 AM
WorldStorm that found a nation wantingFive years on, Rupert Cornwell looks back on the hurricane and floods that shamed America27 Aug 10:06 PM
WorldAuthorities battle to save city from floodwatersAuthorities in Pakistan were battling yesterday to save a city in a flood-devastated southern province.23 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldTrain plunges into water after floodsSeveral carriages of a passenger train fell into water after floods knocked out a bridge in China.19 Aug 07:30 PM
WorldDouble jolts made tsunami fierceThe tsunami that struck Tonga and Samoa last year was the result of a rare geological event.18 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldEarly warning for global disastersThe world's leading climate scientists are gathering in the United States this week.16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandVolcano collapse underlines threat of tsunamiA huge undersea volcano has dramatically reduced in size after partly collapsing more than 100 metres toward the ocean floor.16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBig wet to become even wetter over next nine daysWaterlogged North Island areas won't get an immediate reprieve as forecasters warn of more "wet events".16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFlood-hit towns begin clean-upAs rising floodwaters threatened to wash away his home of four years all Peter Brake could do was wait, watch and hope for the best.15 Aug 09:43 PM
New ZealandHomeowners forced to evacuateBay of Plenty flood levels are dropping, but 15 people have been evacuated from their Whakatane homes.15 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandMore rain to lash countryThe eastern Bay of Plenty town of Opotiki remains isolated this morning.14 Aug 11:25 PM
WorldPakistan plea: 'We're dying of hunger'Central Punjab, Pakistan's fertile agricultural belt, is now besieged by unprecedented floods.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMt Hutt's year from HellIt's been a tough year for Mt Hutt skifield, with three deaths, an avalanche and now 1200 skiers trapped overnight in bad weather.13 Aug 03:49 AM
New ZealandSkiers freed as Mt Hutt road reopensMany of the skiers enjoyed their night on Mt Hutt, including a quiz, hot food, and "spooning" - while at least two now have a coffee date.12 Aug 11:28 PM
New ZealandHigh winds trap skiers on Mt HuttAbout 1200 skiers - including several hundred schoolchildren - remain trapped on Mt Hutt this morning after gales of over 200km/h closed the only road off the mountain.12 Aug 06:45 PM
New ZealandWinds drop but skiers still stuckAround 1200 mountaingoers are still trapped at Mt Hutt skifield, with conditions still too dangerous to leave.12 Aug 08:30 AM
New ZealandI just tried to stay on top, says avalanche survivorA skier caught in an avalanche on Mt Hutt has described how he fought to stay on top of the snow.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis caught in Vanuatu quakeA NZ man last night told of fleeing his Port Vila office building when a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, sending frightened residents and tourists rushing for high ground.10 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldChina mudslides strike lethal blowRescuers dug through mud and wreckage searching for 1,300 people still missing. Photos / AP10 Aug 03:33 AM
