New ZealandTsunami siren thefts on rise as niche subculture gains holdSireners, who are usually part of “crews”, mount the sirens to cars or bikes.31 May 07:57 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ’s biggest quakes of the year just struck - but no-one felt itMagnitude 5.9 event struck in little-studied, regularly-active southern subduction zone.31 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandGNS Science pleads guilty to reduced Whakaari/White Island chargeMeanwhile, the island's owners have failed in a bid to have their charges thrown out.30 May 01:47 AM
New ZealandEmergency phone alert test reached up to 6m phonesThe National Emergency Management Agency called the test a 'huge success'.29 May 05:56 AM
New ZealandFlooding in Waihī BeachFlooding in Browns Drive at the end of Mayor View Terrace. Video / Mandie ThompsonWatch29 May 05:19 AM
New ZealandPeople evacuated as flooding hits Waihī Waihī residents evacuated as flooding fills surrounding streets. Video / SuppliedWatch29 May 03:18 AM
New ZealandEmergency Mobile Alert goes off around country in Civil Defence testThe alert went off at 6.17pm today.28 May 06:35 AM
New ZealandThe slow road to the Civil Defence reviewThe terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.28 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI: Google expands flood warning system to cover New ZealandArtificial intelligence will provide up to seven days warning, tech giant says.25 May 05:00 PM
WorldTyphoon Mawar flips carTyphoon Mawar flips cars, cuts power on Guam as scope of damage emerges in US Pacific territory. Video / @gingercruzWatch24 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandCyclone poll: Support for compensation for those forced out of homes by natural disastersCentral government a more popular option for payouts compared to local government.24 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne hundred days in, still a long way to go for Tararua's recoveryA lot of work is going on behind the scenes.24 May 02:21 AM
New Zealand‘Always in reaction mode’: The NZ regions most at risk of tsunamisAn expert explains why we should take tsunami warnings seriously.23 May 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStill here, still working, still together: The stunning recovery of the Esk ChurchThe clang of a church bell rang on Tuesday morning, as if to say, "I'm still standing".23 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandNeed help? A business mentor is at handA free mentoring service could help Hawke's Bay business owners get back on their feet.21 May 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Poor suffer as the world churnsOpinion: Our editorial on the lasting effects of extreme weather on the poorest.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialCan Budget 2023 break political stalemate?Opinion: Our editorial on the high stakes riding on Budget 2023.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than othersWeather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.15 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandTwo waterspouts formed near FoxtonTwo waterspouts formed near Foxton this morning. Video / Katrina FlemingWatch15 May 12:10 AM
New ZealandCyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition reactCyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.14 May 11:54 PM
KahuNgāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an optionIwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.14 May 11:29 PM
KahuTairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damageIt follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.14 May 10:39 PM
WorldExtremely severe cyclone set to hit world's largest refugee campThousands of people living along the western coast of Rakhine State have been evacuated.14 May 05:13 AM
New ZealandFocus: Nearly $1 billion to be spent on flooding and cyclone recoveryPM Hipkins, Grant Robertson and an array of other ministers and local MPs announce plans to splash $941m in Budget 2023 to rebuild communities after various floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Warren BucklandWatch13 May 08:38 PM
New ZealandFloods, closed roads a stark reminder of Northland’s vulnerabilityOfficials feared for Moerewa and Ōtiria but flooding subsided in time.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMartin Williams: Can mānuka heal the land?Opinion: Mānuka wouldn't just be a band-aid, but a whole new layer of skin.09 May 11:29 PM
New ZealandAuckland declares state of emergency: What it means for youAuckland's state of emergency explained.09 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandFresh rain warnings issued for the Bay of Plenty and CoromandelMore wet weather on the way, plea to be prepared08 May 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMany truckloads of silt to move in Hawke's Bay's $266m clean-upMoving and disposing of silt is the biggest job in the region.08 May 04:51 AM
WorldOne dead after 6.2 magnitude quake in Japan, many injuredSharp, shallow earthquake shakes Japan.06 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle three months on: Flashbacks, paradise lost and long winter aheadDeep feelings of heartbreak and loss remain three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe cyclone, the $40,000 grants, and the mysterious people deciding who gets themThey were steamrolled by silt and rain. Now they're in a new fight - over grants.04 May 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport plans to build a second road entrance off SH2It would improve access and make the airport more resilient to natural disasters.04 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Landslide rips through home: 'The sink is up in the air''Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'03 May 11:07 PM
