WorldEnd of days: Conspiracy theorists say Rapture comingArrival of 'Death Planet' sparks fears of end of the world among believers.12 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandStorm clean-up continues in North IslandOver 79,000 Auckland homes are without power, with more strong winds predicted.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood: One year ago today the wall gave waySeventy per cent of the 305 homes damaged by the storm and flood have been repaired.05 Apr 07:00 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Why are we so slack at planning for a disaster?COMMENT: Kaikoura, Chch quakes prove we can't afford to be complacent about disasters.05 Apr 06:25 PM
New ZealandHow do we get more Kiwis ready for The Big One?Researchers exploring innovative ways to tackle NZ's poor level of disaster-preparedness.04 Apr 11:28 PM
New ZealandScientists keep close eye on Alpine Fault quake swarmSeismologists closely watching a "swarm" of quakes recorded around high-risk Alpine Fault.04 Apr 02:44 AM
WorldAustralians told devastating fire seasons 'new normal'Australia is experiencing incredibly protracted fire seasons.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandApocalypse now: Meets those preparing for the end of the worldMeet people "prepping" – a worldwide movement of steps to prepare for global catastrophe.17 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandSpying claims: Doug Martin heads probe into crown entityThe terms of reference for the inquiry centred on Southern Response has been released.16 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandQuake mud wiped life from undersea canyon850 tonnes of mud and sand flushed away seafloor life in Kaikoura Canyon.14 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Hola's here - Storm starts its strike on New ZealandCyclone Hola set to lash parts of the country - but it won't be here long.11 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandDrones to probe Auckland's big landslide threatsThe University of Auckland will look at how land is moving on 10 slopes around the city.10 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandOur sleeping taniwha: Hikurangi's tsunami threatIt could kill thousands, but there's much about our main geological threat we don't know.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLife after Gita: Aid worker talks about Tonga's resilienceA Kiwi aid worker talks about life in Tonga after Gita - and how resilient the people are.08 Mar 05:52 AM
New ZealandPregnant - and storm cuts off the road outWell-known farm and tourist attraction closed after severe weather hit the district.08 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandHikurangi tsunami warning system: Is it possible?Could NZ have a tsunami early warning system? A visiting Japanese scientist thinks so.06 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandMajor study probes NZ's big landslide threatScientists have launched an $8m effort to understand the threats landslides pose to us.22 Feb 04:16 AM
New ZealandTrees, mud blanketing parts of Nelson, Tasman regionsDespairing locals are wondering how long it will take to repair the damage.21 Feb 01:48 AM
New ZealandMayors back calling advance State of EmergencyChristchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel lifted the city's state of emergency at 11am.21 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Cyclone Gita causes devastation across NZPhotos taken from across New Zealand reveal the devastation caused by Cyclone Gita.20 Feb 10:37 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drone footage captures huge slips on Takaka HillIncredible drone footage shows slips, flooding and fallen trees caused by Cyclone Gita.20 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gita: Thousands without power in TaranakiExtra crews have been brought in to restore power in hard-hit Taranaki in Gita's wake.20 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandErosion along Waikanae BeachFootage captured of the erosion along Waikanae Beach. Source: Facebook / @DwayneJoyWatch20 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandDrone footage shows several slips on Takaka HillDrone footage shows the devastation of the slips on Takaka Hill caused by cyclone Gita. Source: James ThomasWatch20 Feb 07:39 PM
New ZealandEvacuations and flooding due to GitaFootage captured of flooding and evacuations due to Gita cyclone.Watch20 Feb 08:54 AM
New ZealandLive: Trapped tourists set to spend night on busCyclone Gita is barrelling into New Zealand, with the worst predicted yet to come.20 Feb 07:21 AM
New ZealandMotueka floodingFootage has emerged of flooding at both West Bank Road in Motueka and at the end of a driveway flowing onto another road in Motueka. Source: Facebook / @JessKing and Facebook / @LeanneBoyce Watch20 Feb 06:51 AM
New ZealandFrances Cook reports flooding at MotuekaFrances Cook reports from Motueka, just outside Nelson, at a river which is 'very fast-flowing.'Watch20 Feb 06:25 AM
New ZealandMayor Lianne Dalziel on State of EmergencyMayor Lianne Dalziel discusses Christchurch State of Emergency warning. Source: Christchurch StarWatch20 Feb 04:32 AM
WorldCharity denies sex-for-aid claimsWorld Vision rejects claims Haiti quake survivors were forced to have sex or pay for aid.18 Feb 04:43 AM
WorldNew study: Massive earthquake 'more likely' around Pacific 'ring of fire'Quake activity has returned to the Ring of Fire as scientists fear a "big one" is coming.16 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gita heading to NZ: High winds, heavy rain expectedCyclone Gita will bring winds, heavy rain and humidity when it arrives in NZ next week.14 Feb 07:35 PM
WorldWreckage caused by Cyclone GitaVideo shows the wreckage on the streets and a destroyed water tank caused by Cyclone Gita inTonga. Source: Instagram / @macbrendonWatch12 Feb 09:33 PM
World'I'm scared as hell' - Cyclone Gita slams TongaWild winds fell trees and force water into homes as tropical cyclone hits tiny nation.12 Feb 04:00 PM
