New ZealandPiha floods: Double dam and $45m tunnel among options sent to councilPiha residents asked to build "community resilience" and emergency plans.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat is a Slow Slip Event?Explanation of slow slip earthquakes associated with New Zealand's Hikurangi Subduction Zone. / GNS ScienceWatch18 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandCliff collapse: 'I could see their heads in the ocean'Hero who pulled injured tourists from ocean after cliff collapse describes rescue.23 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandCliff collapse: 'Shocking' experience describedA man describes the scene as the cliff fell. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Jan 06:04 AM
WorldIndonesia raises alert, widens danger zone"There's still a chance of a landslide, even under the sea level or on the sea level."28 Dec 03:35 AM
BusinessAirbnb offers free accommodation for disaster-hit KiwisDeal signed with Fire & Emergency.20 Dec 04:12 AM
New ZealandCoroner's verdict on man's death in Kaikōura quakeAlbert Louis Edgar died in 2016 natural disaster.12 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandNew centre to keep 24/7 watch on quakes, tsunamiA state-of-the-art centre will keep a constant watch on NZ's biggest geological threats.11 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandWatch: Twister forms above Central OtagoA motorist has described the moments a tornado began to form above her.30 Nov 07:15 AM
BusinessCivil Defence takes another stab at mobile alert after 1.30am bungleIf you get an emergency txt from Civil Defence between 6pm and 7pm, don't panic24 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe many faces of the Papatea faultRob Langridge explores the many interesting features of the Papatea Fault that ruptured during the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake in New Zealand. / GNS Science Watch13 Nov 01:43 AM
OpinionComment: Be alert to tsunamiCOMMENT: New Zealanders need to be alert to the risk of a tsunami.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Moment the Parliament was shaken by earthquakeWatch the moment Parliament is shaken by deep 6.2 earthquake, then suspended. / inthehouseNZ Watch30 Oct 02:46 AM
New ZealandTornado strikes near HamiltonTornado strikes near Hamilton, warning more could follow. / SuppliedWatch29 Oct 12:31 AM
New ZealandFloody hell: Piha's torrent of despairKim Kerrigan is battling to learn the fate of her property.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFew Auckland businesses ready for disasterFew businesses in NZ's biggest city fully prepared for natural disasters, new study finds.15 Oct 07:50 PM
WorldFocus: Hurricane Michael's destructive pathDeadly storm Hurricane Michael has obliterated much of the Florida coastline. Watch11 Oct 10:50 PM
WorldWatch: Terrifying moment film-makers get caught in avalanche"We had just enough time to protect ourselves behind the rocks."11 Oct 01:27 AM
New Zealand'Palpable relief' at NZDF's quake rescueThe NZDF was among the first to offer relief after the 7.5 magnitude Indonesian quake.06 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandNZ aid to Indonesia tops $5m after $3m more committedThe Government is providing aid to the Red Cross and other disaster relief organisations.03 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandNZ gives $1.6m to help emergency groups after tsunamiThe aid will be provided to the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies emergency appeal01 Oct 08:35 PM
WorldDeath toll climbs to 832: Indonesia devastated by natural disasterThe tsunami tore homes off their foundations, snapped palm trees and dragged away victims.30 Sep 02:33 AM
WorldColbert unveils book of Trump commentsTrump's unhelpful hurricane comments have become a children's book for charity.29 Sep 10:28 PM
WorldQuake hero: Air traffic worker sacrificed himself to guide jet to safetyAnthonius stayed in the tower to guide a plane carrying hundreds of passengers to safety.29 Sep 08:21 PM
WorldIn the path of nature's furyPhilippines braces for the year's most powerful storm as Florence threatens US states.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceHow Hurricane Florence could hit your insuranceA hurricane about to hit the United States could have an impact on New Zealanders.13 Sep 07:07 PM
WorldFilmmakers caught themselves in sudden terrifying avalancheA group of Spanish filmmakers documented first-hand the terrifying reality of being caught in the path of an avalanche. / CatersWatch11 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandNZDF transports water purification plant to Indonesia's disaster zoneThe NZDF has transported components of a water purification plant to the Indonesian city of Palu, to help ease the acute shortage of drinking water in areas hardest hit by last month’s earthquake and tsunami. / NZDFWatch10 Sep 01:10 AM
WorldDesperate search for Japan landslide survivorsAt least 16 dead as quake in Hokkaido sets off slips in tragic week for Japan.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo Kiwis reportedly injured in Japan earthquake - MFATThere are 549 Kiwis registered on SafeTravel as being in Japan at the moment.05 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandMajor NZ disaster response shake-upReview launched after 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and 2017 Port Hills fires30 Aug 01:01 AM
WorldCategory 5 hurricane near Hawaii strengthens, 252km/h winds predictedResidents face threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf from powerful hurricane.22 Aug 07:37 AM
New ZealandMoment tornado touches ground in OhopeThe frightening moment a tornado touches ground at the Surf and Sand Holiday Park in Ohope sending a piece of a building flying through the sky. / SuppliedWatch20 Aug 09:02 PM
OpinionRosemarie North: Lombok needs help with earthquake recoveryCOMMENT: People of Lombok need help to recover from the earthquake.20 Aug 05:00 PM
