CrimeA new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermathSerial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.27 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knockingWith the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.26 Jul 11:04 PM
New ZealandHow to prevent another Cyclone Gabrielle: Bay rivers should be widened, review finds100,000 people are at risk of being evacuated if another extreme rain event is forecast.23 Jul 11:30 PM
World'We are still digging': Death toll rises after Ethiopia landslidesThe search for casualties of the landslides continues for the second day.23 Jul 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructureOPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected localsMum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.05 Jul 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big milestone': Co-op a beacon of hope to Gabrielle-hit PākōwhaiThe once-thriving hub has been restored to its former glory.03 Jul 12:04 AM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Wairoa river issues, anti-progress, carbon capture, Grey StOur readers write in with their views.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnightCook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.02 Jul 07:10 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandSnow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits countryRain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor saysCraig Little says a pile of wet carpet and destroyed belongings is now lining the streets.30 Jun 06:01 PM
OpinionOpinion: Climate change and insurance - are you thinking enough about risk?OPINION: Insurers, reinsurers have faced unprecedented levels of claims in recent years.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructureOPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closedThousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.26 Jun 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Only machinery': Diggers lost in bid to open Wairoa River barWairoa contracting team lost three parked digger during a mission to open the bar.26 Jun 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'26 Jun 03:38 AM
LiveNew ZealandHawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuatedA State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.26 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandEmergency coordination system work halted by public sector cutsThe system is similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.25 Jun 12:14 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councilsNZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.19 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandSearch for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boatiesThe Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.18 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandAlpine Fault: Four things to know about NZ's big quake-makerEmergency planners begin a three-part exercise readying NZ for a major Alpine Fault quake.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risksA delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Talanoa'We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'Just over two weeks have passed since the devastating landslide killed up to 670 people.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting processStreamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.09 Jun 09:36 PM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White IslandThe volcano continues to emit elevated levels of magmatic gas, GeoNet says.06 Jun 01:19 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zoneWhat puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.04 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandSatellites revealing new view of lingering landslide risk after 2023′s extreme summerScientists using satellites to probe landslide risk in spots hit hardest by 2023's storms.03 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldThe nation preparing to evacuate an island in face of rising sea levels300 families are packing their belongings in preparation for a dramatic change.01 Jun 08:46 PM
New ZealandCouncil pulls stumps on tsunami siren installation after locals complainResidents appalled at NRC's failure to consult them about tsunami siren locales.30 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandExperts fly over Whakaari/White Island amid volcanic activityThere has been a string of eruptions there in recent days.26 May 11:58 PM
WorldUN estimates more than 670 killed in Papua New Guinea landslideThe death toll has continued to climb since the landslide struck on Friday.26 May 08:45 AM
WorldEmergency crews in Papua New Guinea move survivors of massive landslide to safer groundIts Government is considering whether it needs to officially request more foreign support.26 May 06:06 AM