OpinionCharlotte Grimshaw: Eerie city reveals its broken heartDerelict buildings are scary. I know this from experience.26 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldAlarming verdict on year of wild weatherThe world's leading meteorological authority suggests that many of last year's weather extremes are likely to have been heavily influenced by rising global temperatures.26 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldWashington mudslides: Hope dwindles for 174 still missingHopes are dwindling of finding any survivors among the 174 people missing after a mudslide buried part of a small Washington state town under 6m of sludge and debris.26 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldCoastal Asia most at risk, says UNPeople in coastal regions of Asia, particularly those living in cities, could face some of the worst effects of global warming, climate experts will warn this week.23 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandLusi fun for daredevilsFormer cyclone Lusi proved to be more of a wind bag than a raging beast - to the delight of beach-bound thrillseekers.15 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldJapan's long recovery from disasterIn some areas, the number of people who have died from illnesses related to the quake and tsunami is higher than those who died directly from the disasters.11 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandKids significantly affected by quakesThe ongoing impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes are disproportionately impacting children from low-income families, with health problems and family violence on the rise, a new report says.07 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandPM tells Christchurch: 'Hang in there'PM John Key has today seen firsthand the damage wrought by the bad weather that has hammered Christchurch, telling flooded business owners to "hang in there".05 Mar 10:46 PM
New Zealand'We were caught out''We're obviously going to review the sandbagging issue,' says Christchurch's mayor amid residents' complaints the council failed to handle yesterday's floods.05 Mar 09:45 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: CTV victims deserve corporate manslaughter lawThere were times when whistles should have been blown and loudly, but were not, writes Brian Rudman. Is it any wonder the police are taking their time?25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurvivor back on feetNick Walls knows the slow pace of recovery better than anyone.21 Feb 07:21 PM
New ZealandSurvivors' bravery and hope shine onFebruary 22 is Bonnie Singh's mother's birthday. But for the past three years there has been no celebration.20 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldFlood victims point finger at govtMick Dummer got a nasty shock when he arrived at work.11 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldHouses 'explode' in bushfireHomes "exploded" as a massive grassfire that started on Melbourne's northern fringe burned through regional areas, residents say.10 Feb 01:05 AM
WorldAussies flee worst fires since 2009Australia was burning again last night, with homes lost and flames licking at the outskirts of Melbourne as much of South Australia.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily's king tide dramaTired, panicking and gulping sea water, a grandfather struggled to hold on to his 8-year-old granddaughter in strong currents at an East Auckland beach yesterday.02 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeSafe as houses until disaster strikesVisiting expert points to Christchurch as example of cities or cultures that struggle to recover after catastrophe.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPensioner wins apology from police'It will be nice to have an apology.' Police are to compensate pensioner John Bennett for the way he was roughed up by armed officers in his own home two years ago.21 Jan 09:13 PM
WorldMonsoon misery in IndonesiaFlooding has forced thousands to evacuate Indonesia's capital city once again, as monsoon rains wreaked havoc on Jakarta.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHundreds of quake claims lodgedHundreds of quake damage claims have been lodged as a result of the severe magnitude 6.2 tremor that damaged homes and cut power.21 Jan 06:32 AM
New ZealandQuake claims flood inDamage claims from yesterday's 6.2 quake are starting to be lodged with EQC, as more than 300 aftershocks hit the lower North Island - and a couple of biggies are expected.21 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandQuake causes agricultural chemical spillYesterday's 6.2 magnitude earthquake caused an agricultural chemical spill on a Palmerston North farm, resulting in one man being sent to hospital.20 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandDestruction left in wake of cycloneTropical Cyclone Ian has cleared Tonga leaving in its wake the death of at least one person and the destruction of infrastructure.12 Jan 10:50 PM
New ZealandRace to aid cyclone victims in TongaAt least one person has been killed in a cyclone that has ravaged parts of Tonga, as organisations rushed to get supplies to thousands of people affected.12 Jan 10:43 PM
WorldUK stars' homes swampedSome of Britain's wealthiest homeowners were unable to keep floodwater from their doors in the west London area known as the celebrity riviera, the Telegraph reported.11 Jan 10:05 PM
