WorldLandslides in eastern Uganda kill 15, 113 missing in disasterFive villages affected after nation deluged by heavy rain.28 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandNeil Kirton: Hawke's Bay councils 'gamble' on urban developmentOPINION: Napier's vote is 'akin to a high-stakes game of poker'.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandScientists probe Pacific volcanoes’ risk to NZ’s internetScientists say huge undersea Pacific eruptions pose threat to cables linking NZ to world.17 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank planFlood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.14 Nov 03:49 AM
New Zealand‘One to two hours’ notice’: The NZ region at risk of 12m-high tsunamisTsunami surges as high as four-storey buildings could strike in an unexpected part of NZ.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We don’t want our land to go': Whānau in path of planned Wairoa floodway feel 'threatened''I wouldn't like it if it was my land either,' Lawrence Yule says.11 Nov 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe large previously hidden chunk of NZ’s population at risk from coastal floodingFirst-of-its-kind study reveals large but hidden chunk of population facing flood risk.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow gigantic eruption's rare 'booms' are informing NZ's disaster planningKiwis' reports of 'booms' in the 2022 eruption offer scientists useful insights.02 Nov 11:49 PM
WorldSpain deploys 10,000 more troops after historic floods kill 211Spain deploys 10,000 troops to Valencia as floods kill 211; hopes of survivors fading.02 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandThe last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loomMike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.31 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandShakeOut success: Minister hails Tairāwhiti for its NZ-leading effortsThe community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.24 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandPākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to moveThe cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.22 Oct 02:56 AM
New ZealandDamaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 monthsThe 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Oct 11:02 PM
OpinionJarden Wealth Weekly: Why global exposure is critical for Kiwi investorsOPINION: Earthquakes, disease, and tech stocks can make a global perspective lucrative.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force prioritises fuel tank removal from sunken HMNZS ManawanuiOil leaks from HMNZS Manawanui; recovery team prioritises removing fuel tanks.13 Oct 07:40 AM
WorldHurricane Milton: Millions without power as massive recovery begins16 are dead and over 2 million without power after Hurricane Milton swept through Florida.12 Oct 02:09 AM
New ZealandMeteorologist's tearful warning: Hurricane Milton fueled by climate changeClimate scientists link stronger storms to global warming, warning of increased risks.10 Oct 01:05 AM
PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington quake shows WFH still neededOPINION: In a shaky city, resilience and adaptability is key to remain productive.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikelyRuapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.06 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandOtago flooding: State of emergency lifted in Dunedin, Clutha DistrictMany roads remain closed in flooded parts of Otago.06 Oct 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Loud rumbling, heavy shaking': Strong earthquake hits WellingtonThe magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck minutes after 5am.05 Oct 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCan we warn Kiwis seconds before a big earthquake hits?NZ doesn't yet have an earthquake early warning system, but scientists are paving the way.05 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandOtago flooding: How to clean your home after a delugeHundreds of Dunedin residents will soon return to water-damaged homes.04 Oct 09:29 PM
New ZealandDunedin flood payments: How much you can get - and what it will coverPayments are available to anyone affected by flooding in the Dunedin City Council area.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIn pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declaredMetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.04 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandMillions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sitesAn award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.02 Oct 07:03 PM
New ZealandFlood victims who were warned may struggle for compensationHundreds of thousands of people live on land exposed to river or coastal flooding already.02 Oct 04:58 AM
WorldHurricane Helene death toll rises to 91, North Carolina hardest hitRescue efforts continue as 2.5 million are without power and 37 killed in North Carolina.30 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandBack home 19 months after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged WairoaWhānau who have been out of their homes for 19 months get back the key to the door.29 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandNew classrooms at Kotemaori School ends learning from kitchen tablesThe students were unable to learn on their premises after Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Sep 10:11 PM
WorldHelene death toll rises to at least 64 as southeast US cleans upHurricane Helene has dissipated but millions remain without power.28 Sep 11:31 PM
