WorldChina heatwave: 'Most extreme heat event in world history'China is experiencing a heatwave causing potential chaos and food shortages.27 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 22 August, 2022 Big clean-up lies ahead in storm aftermath, Capital prepares for another protest and hopes a wage change will help get more overseas staff into New Zealand in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Aug 06:34 PM
New ZealandFlooding on State Highway 10 north of KāeoFlooding on State Highway 10 north of Kāeo. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Aug 01:36 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 17 August, 2022Labour MP Gaurav Sharma remains under threat of expulsion, 'atmospheric river' hits South and Scott Morrison's 'bizarre' ministerial self-appointments in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Aug 07:21 PM
New ZealandFocus: Fog blankets Auckland while winter blast brings big chillFog continues to blanket Auckland while heavy snow warnings have been put in place across the South Island as a cold blast sweeps up Aotearoa. Video / George Heard / NZ HeraldWatch08 Aug 12:57 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 4 August, 2022 The big question around our plan to tackle climate change, friendly fire at parliament and brazen building site thieves risking lives in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Aug 07:33 PM
World'I thought the ground would open up': Strong quake shakes PhilippinesThe 7-magnitude quake prompted many in the capital to run outdoors.27 Jul 04:37 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Flood fears prompt evacuations in DunedinAn evacuation centre has opened at Dunedin North Intermediate School.26 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandTsunami database shows monster waves and settlements lost to seaAn entire Māori pā was washed out to sea in one of New Zealand's worst tsunami.07 Jul 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary-Jane Daly: Shaking off EQC's troublesOPINION: Departing chair says Earthquake Commission has gained stability and resilience.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew round-the-clock emergency monitoring centre opensEmergency Management Minister says a new centre will make a big difference.28 Jun 07:01 AM
New ZealandWill scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?26 Jun 12:21 AM
WorldAfghanistan earthquake: Survivors dig by hand, death toll could riseAfghanistan's deadliest quake in two decades killed 1,000 – and the toll could still rise.23 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldFocus Morning Bulletin: 23 June, 2022 Thousands killed in Afghanistan earthquake, the worst time for first-home buyers in 65 years and aged care health and safety at risk with understaffing in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jun 07:17 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ hit with a week of wild weatherWild weather has battered most of the country this week from rain, wind to even snow, but as NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll explains it might not be a sign of what’s to come. Video / George Heard / SuppliedWatch14 Jun 01:17 AM
New ZealandFright night: Loud emergency test alert blares across phonesAn emergency alert has been sent out in the annual test run.22 May 06:30 AM
New Zealand5 million phones receive Civil Defence emergency test alertThe alert is a vital channel for warning people of threats to their life or property.22 May 06:25 AM
New ZealandHunga eruption's incredible shockwaves 'once-a-century' eventGravity wave proved similar in size to one produced in the 1883 Krakatau eruption.16 May 11:11 PM
TalanoaTonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption: What a Kiwi volcanologist discoveredWhat we know about the Tongan volcano eruption and tsunami four months on.15 May 11:35 PM
WorldTornado strikes Kansas schoolSurveillance footage shows the moment a tornado struck Prairie Creek Elementary School in Kansas. Video / AP Watch06 May 10:38 PM
New Zealand'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari caseWorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.03 May 10:44 PM
WorldNational state of disaster: $100m for victims of Durban flooding; 448 deadNearly 4000 homes have been destroyed and more than 40,000 people displaced.19 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandQuick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural propertyQuick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural property. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Apr 06:19 AM
New ZealandNZ medical team to provide mental health support in TongaEight NZ medical profs have left for Tonga to help with trauma in tsunami aftermath.30 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandFocus: WeatherWatch head forecaster on wild weatherWeatherWatch head forecaster Phillip Duncan on wild weather. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Mar 09:41 PM
WorldThousands evacuate in worst Australian floods in a decadeTorrential rainfall has drowned parts of Queensland and NSW.01 Mar 05:57 PM
New ZealandGovernment unlocks $200k for flood-hit farmers after wettest February on recordDamien O'Connor said he'll closely watch Cyclone Dovi to see if more funding is needed.12 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandMandatory evacuation in place for parts of WestportMayor Jamie Cleine issues a mandatory evacuation for parts of Westport. Video / Civil DefenceWatch10 Feb 02:28 AM
WorldRebuilding post-eruption Tonga: 4 key lessons from FijiTonga suffered major infrastructure damage after the massive undersea eruption.06 Feb 12:51 AM
WorldGlobal aid effort under way as big forces help tiny TongaThe HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.22 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandShockwave of Tongan eruption recorded in Tauranga HarbourEvidence of tsunami waves was also recorded in the Bay.21 Jan 09:20 PM
WorldNomuka family in NZ say home in Tonga likely unliveableThe volcano eruption and tsunami caused extensive damage to the island.21 Jan 08:51 PM
New ZealandQueues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for TongaThe aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.21 Jan 12:39 AM
New ZealandRNZAF Hercules aid flight is due to arrive in Tonga in a few hoursAn aid flight from New Zealand is due to touch down in Tonga later this afternoon.20 Jan 12:34 AM