New ZealandWatch: 'Glass or three of red' – Minister misses tsunami alert after turning phone offShane Jones said he was asleep by 8.45pm after enjoying 'a great dinner' with wine. 30 Jul 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Treat the sea with quite a bit of caution': Caution urged as tsunami warnings persist in Hawke's BayNapier Port suspended operations, and ships went out to sea as the tsunami threatened.30 Jul 09:47 PM
WorldVolcano erupts after quake in Russia’s far eastKlyuchevskoy, Russia’s highest active volcano, erupted on Wednesday.30 Jul 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Like a river flood': Tsunami expert warns of heightened risk along NZ coastA tsunami advisory remains in effect after the M8.8 quake near Russia's Kamchatka coast. 30 Jul 07:41 PM
WorldRussia relieved as tsunami spares far east from major damageOfficials confirmed no casualties, praising quick evacuations and response.30 Jul 06:30 PM
WorldOverseas tsunami warnings downgraded, lifted after mega-quake off Russian coastThe magnitude 8.8 quake sparked evacuations from Hawaii to Japan.30 Jul 05:59 PM
New ZealandNZ on alert for surges as tsunami waves impact across PacificNew Zealanders are warned to stay away from the sea and shore.30 Jul 10:05 AM
WorldHawaii evacuation warning as tsunami threatensHawaii officials urge people to evacuate ahead of a possible tsunami impact. Video / AFPWatch30 Jul 06:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activityNZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity. Video / Auckland Emergency ManagementWatch30 Jul 03:56 AM
WorldMega-quake off Russian coast sparks tsunami warnings across PacificTsunami warnings have been issued from Alaska down to California's entire coast.30 Jul 02:13 AM
WorldHeavy rains leave 30 dead in BeijingIntense rainstorms have pummelled swathes of northern China this week.29 Jul 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
World'Hazardous' tsunami warnings after 7.4 magnitude quake strikes off Russia's coastThe US Geological Survey warned 'hazardous tsunami waves are possible'.20 Jul 08:55 AM
WorldTyphoon Wipha grounds flights, closes schools as Hong Kong bracesHong Kong issued a T8 warning as Typhoon Wipha approached.20 Jul 02:25 AM
World'$9b cut': Republicans back Trump's budget-slashing planMost of the cuts target aid for countries hit by disease, war and disasters.18 Jul 05:27 AM
World54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in PakistanTorrential rains caused urban flooding, house collapses in Punjab province.17 Jul 11:25 PM
New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rain, wind and snow': North Island in for day of wild weatherUp to 30mm of rain fell in Auckland this morning, with gusts of 70km/h on harbour bridge.16 Jul 10:52 PM
World7.3-magnitude quake strikes off AlaskaA tsunami with a maximum height of 6.1cm was observed at Sand Point.16 Jul 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Twister': Man's quick action saves elderly camper in Northland stormAn 80-year-old man was rescued from a tipped-over caravan at Tauranga Bay.15 Jul 07:48 AM
WorldHistoric Grand Canyon lodge destroyed as wildfires devastate North RimThe Dragon Bravo Fire has burned 2000ha and destroyed 50 structures.15 Jul 04:01 AM
New Zealand'No significant changes': All calm after quake swarm at RuapehuThe temperature of Te Wai ā-moe remains stable at about 12°C.14 Jul 11:23 PM
New ZealandForestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.14 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandMotueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwatersThe couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.14 Jul 07:08 PM
AucklandDeadly volcanic eruption clouds could travel 15km across Auckland – researchNew research challenges current estimates of hazard zones.12 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandTasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after floodingThe stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.10 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.09 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandWaitotara Valley cut off as heavy rain breaches riverbanksNgamatapōuri is cut off, accessible only to four-wheel-drive vehicles.09 Jul 09:30 PM
WorldUS flash floods claim three lives, more storms expectedRuidoso's river hit a historic high of 20 feet, damaging up to 50 homes.09 Jul 07:39 PM
WorldFears grow of big surge in Texas flood deaths The floods have so far killed 119 people, with more than 160 still missing.09 Jul 07:25 PM
WorldTexas floods claim over 100 lives, search for 160+ missing continuesKerr County suffered the most damage, with at least 94 dead.08 Jul 11:23 PM
WorldTexas disaster adds to US flood costs since 1980 that exceed $330bThe Texas floods last week killed over 100 people and dozens more are missing.08 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandEarthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt RuapehuVolcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.08 Jul 10:48 PM
