New ZealandAtmospheric rivers: What climate change means for NZ's biggest rainmakersWhat will moisture-laden 'atmospheric rivers' look like at the end of this century?01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Major failure': Whakaari owners found guilty of one charge relating to fatal eruptionThe December 2019 eruption killed 22 people.31 Oct 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Stuff shattering everywhere': Kiwi's terrifying night in hurricane hotelHuddled in the bathroom as water poured in, he feared he wouldn't survive the night.31 Oct 01:54 AM
World'They've forgotten us': Acapulco devastated in wake of hurricaeHurricane Otis shredded Acapulco, Mexico last week and tore apart the lives of hundreds.30 Oct 10:16 PM
TalanoaThree people killed in Vanuatu during devastating Tropical Cyclone LolaResidents in Vanuatu are picking up the pieces after Tropical Cyclone Lola.29 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandVanuatu bracing for TC Lola: 'We're praying the cyclone will turn'A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said officials are monitoring Lola.25 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandCouncil concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar tollScientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecastingAn internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus unveils tool to help it face the next big natural disasterPlus: Spark, One and 2degrees update on their post-Gabrielle efforts to boost resilience.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists discover intriguing ‘mini eruptions’ at Mt RuapehuA new data-crunching approach has turned up recent missed 'mini-eruptions' at Ruapehu.22 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandTonga eruption’s unprecedented water vapour rapidly depleted ozone layerNew findings describe another remarkable observation from last year's monster eruption.19 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of needTwenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.18 Oct 05:00 PM
TalanoaNiwa warns of strong cyclones coming to PacificThe weather agency expects nine to 14 cyclones this season.18 Oct 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Mad scramble': How Cyclone Gabrielle caught first responders flat-footedDuring Cyclone Gabrielle, firefighters struggled to access key areas of Hawke's Bay.17 Oct 09:52 PM
WorldThird 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Afghanistan within one weekThe previous earthquakes flattened whole villages and killed over 2000 people.15 Oct 05:51 AM
New ZealandSimulated cyclone a test for emergency teams“It’s a great way to bring everyone together to work in unison."13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldEarthquake in Afghanistan: Another 6.3 magnitude quake near HeratThe previous quake a few days ago killed more than 2000 people.11 Oct 02:49 AM
New Zealand2023 among NZ's warmest years as new climate change stocktake lays out impactsThis year so far has been the country's warmest in our land and seas combined.10 Oct 10:33 PM
New ZealandAsh buried in Antarctica puts date on Lake Taupō’s last big blowAsh buried deep in Antarctic ice highlights the eruptive power of our famous supervolcano.09 Oct 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Hastings gets funding for community approach to emergenciesUp to 15 civil defence community hubs are to be established in the wake of the cyclone.09 Oct 07:11 PM
WorldDesperate people dig out dead and injured from quakes that killed over 2,000 in AfghanistanSaturday's magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a densely-populated area.08 Oct 10:27 PM
New ZealandScientists discover massive undersea reservoir near NZ’s biggest fault zoneStudy uncovers vast reservoir of water thought to influence NZ's biggest quake-maker.08 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandApprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homesThere is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.28 Sep 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving livesOPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat comes after the Big One? Study into central NZ's major earthquake riskScientists suspect decades of big quakes in centre of NZ could follow next major rupture.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand140,000 landslides: What scientists are learning from Gabrielle’s record damageMore than 140,000 landslides mapped in Gabrielle's wake to help build new forecast models.23 Sep 10:05 PM
New ZealandScorcher weather forecast could break a 25-year Napier recordA record that has stood since 1998 could be about to fall, if the heat arrives.20 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandExplained: How today's big quake struck in a seismically ‘quiet’ areaOne of the largest quakes of 2023 struck in an area with low known levels of activity.20 Sep 01:22 AM
WorldWarnings before devasting Libya floods went unheededExperts had said floods posed significant danger to the dams protecting 90,000 people.18 Sep 05:55 AM
New ZealandMore than $13m in cyclone funds will not be touched until 2024Cyclone recovery funds are sitting in a bank account collecting dust.18 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandStranded Creative NZ staff felt 'abandoned' during Auckland floodsCreative NZ employees spent most of the night at the airport during the Auckland floods.17 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandThousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees downMore than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.17 Sep 06:43 PM
New Zealand240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without powerHigh winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.17 Sep 10:16 AM
