WorldRescuers continue search in Java after landslidesNearly 300 families may be relocated as temporary housing sites are prepared.17 Nov 09:06 PM
WorldVolcano erupts in southern Japan, ash plume rises 4.4km into skyResidents in Kagoshima and Miyazaki were warned of possible ashfall.16 Nov 06:42 AM
WorldDeath toll from Indonesian landslide rises to 11Heavy rain triggered the landslide that buried homes in three villages.15 Nov 08:31 PM
WorldLandslide kills 2, leaves 21 missing in Central JavaSearch and rescue operation under way after landslide struck three Indonesian villages.14 Nov 07:52 AM
New ZealandEsk Valley resident pleads for automated river warning system at Cyclone Gabrielle inquestDaniel Gale says lives remain at risk without river alert trigger levels.14 Nov 06:03 AM
WorldTyphoon Fung-wong kills 25 as rescuers dig through devastationA 10-year-old boy was killed when a slope collapsed in Nueva Vizcaya.11 Nov 07:08 PM
WorldFamilies of Camp Mystic flood victims sue owners, claiming negligenceRelatives allege the camp ignored flash flood warnings for more than an hour.11 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandEcologist mourns loss after Tongariro blazeEcologist Nick Singers says the fire set reforestation back by a century.10 Nov 09:03 PM
WorldFive dead, 1m displaced as Typhoon Fung-wong batters PhilippinesMore than 1.4 million people were forced to flee their homes nationwide.10 Nov 05:37 PM
New ZealandPilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermathHelicopter boss was the first civilian to land on the island after its deadly eruption.10 Nov 07:05 AM
WorldFlood-risk US counties see residents move out againHigh-risk counties saw 30,000 more people leave than move in last year.09 Nov 07:23 PM
WorldSix dead, hundreds hurt after powerful tornado hits Rio Bonito do IguacuWinds of up to 250km/h tore through Rio Bonito do Iguacu on Friday night.09 Nov 05:47 AM
WorldSuper typhoon Fung-wong nears Philippines with fierce winds, heavy rainWinds near Fung-wong's centre are reaching 185km/h with gusts up to 230km/h.09 Nov 04:25 AM
WorldTyphoon Kalmaegi batters Vietnam after deadly Philippines floodsWinds reached 149km/h as Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through Vietnam’s central coast.07 Nov 06:23 AM
WorldTyphoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after leaving 140 dead in PhilippinesMore than 7000 residents were evacuated from Vietnam's Gia Lai province.06 Nov 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's time to allow scientists to return to WhakaariOPINION: On-island monitoring equipment should be restored to White Island.06 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldTyphoon Kalmaegi death toll tops 100 as flooding devastates CebuAt least 76 people died in Cebu and 12 on Negros Island after the typhoon hit.05 Nov 05:20 PM
WorldRising death toll as typhoon leaves Philippine towns underwaterCebu province has confirmed 39 deaths as widespread flooding devastates towns.04 Nov 05:50 PM
New Zealand'Aroha and resilience': Historic church reopens almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle floods'This church is more than timber and glass – it's the wairua of Ōmāhu standing again.'04 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsh emitted in 'weak eruptions' on Whakaari/White IslandThe ashfall is unlikely to reach the mainland, scientists say. 04 Nov 04:27 AM
WorldTens of thousands shelter as typhoon slams into PhilippinesMore than 156,000 people have fled coastal homes across central provinces.03 Nov 08:50 PM
WorldStrong 6.3 quake kills 20, injures more than 500 in AfghanistanThe 6.3-magnitude tremor struck near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28km.03 Nov 05:52 PM
WorldStrong 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan overnightThe 6.3 quake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28km.02 Nov 11:31 PM
WorldJamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa kills 28 and flattens western townsAt least 28 people have died, nine more than the previous official count.02 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandAlmost 63,000 BoP residents exposed to flood risk, study findsThe region has a 'reasonably large amount of people' living at river mouths and lakes.02 Nov 06:42 PM
Auckland'Stronger hazard rules will apply': Auckland Council tightens flood‑zone buildingAbout 12,000 Auckland properties face new limits on building from today.02 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldHurricane Melissa: At least 24 dead in HaitiCuba evacuated 735,000 residents before the storm left widespread destruction.30 Oct 08:44 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Hurricane Melissa is a warning – why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guardOPINION: Sea temperatures near Jamaica are more than a degree above normal.30 Oct 04:00 PM
World30 dead or missing in Haiti as Caribbean reels from Hurricane MelissaThe still 'extremely dangerous' storm made landfall in Cuba overnight.29 Oct 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland Council makes flood and erosion risks clearer for home buyersA free council tool now shows flood and landslide risks by address and area.29 Oct 04:00 PM
World'Disaster area': Extensive damage as Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica’s south coastThe UN plans an airlift of 2000 relief kits once flights to Jamaica resume.29 Oct 02:52 AM
WorldCrocodile warning as Hurricane Melissa lashes JamaicaHealth officials warn crocodiles may drift into homes after severe flooding.28 Oct 09:47 PM
World'Very dangerous scenario': Category 5 Hurricane Melissa crosses Jamaica after landfall'Total building failures' and 'catastrophic wind damage' are expected.28 Oct 05:57 PM
WorldHow Jamaica is preparing for the full force of record-strength Hurricane MelissaWinds near 175m/h threaten to rip roofs and cripple Jamaica’s power grid.28 Oct 07:36 AM
