WorldHurricane EarlThousands of residents and visitors have been ordered to evacuate an island on the North Carolina coast, as Hurricane Earl swings towards mainland USA.02 Sep 03:13 AM
WorldRescue boats pass many more than they collectThe rescue of thousands of flood victims in Pakistan can be a precarious business.29 Aug 05:30 PM
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 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 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 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
