World4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure'Torrential rain has pushed reservoir levels to dangerous heights, officials say.21 Mar 03:23 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island volcanic alert level loweredA new thin ash deposit now covers the inner crater floor and southern side.17 Mar 08:27 PM
New ZealandGovt sets terms for inquiry into deadly Tauranga landslidesEight people died in two landslides hours apart on January 22. 17 Mar 12:06 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: The conversation you have to have if you live in a beachfront property16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakes10 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe 77-year-old woman with a clever tsunami escape plan – jump on her electric trike10 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandClosures on this state highway cost an estimated $8m in lost GDP every day09 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldVanuatu volcano eruption: Acid rain affects crops and water supplyPeople in the worst-affected areas are encouraged to move if they do not feel safe.06 Mar 07:05 PM
New ZealandWhat Northlanders need to know about this week’s mystery shakesESNZ manually logged six small quakes in Northland between March 1 and March 4. 04 Mar 11:37 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYEarthquakes in Auckland? Hidden faultlines discovered beneath our biggest city| Herald NOWWork is now underway to find out if Auckland's faultlines pose a serious risk. Researcher James Muirhead joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Mar 07:24 PM
AucklandMore flood and landslide-risk homes may be downzoned under new density rulesAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown says $13m has already been spent on the related planning work.03 Mar 05:26 AM
New ZealandDozens of hidden faultlines discovered under Auckland, scientists probe quake threatScientists have identified dozens of hidden faultlines beneath Auckland.02 Mar 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Mount Maunganui tragedy red-stickered Kiwi camping?OPINION: On a risk scale, where are Kiwis still comfortable to camp?02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay businesses shut as massive slip clean-up closes Russell Rd for monthsHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe will shut from Monday as slip work ramps up.01 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandStorm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for helpThe storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.27 Feb 04:00 AM
TalanoaVanuatu and Fiji on alert as tropical depression set to become Cyclone UrmilForecaster Stephen Meke says central and southern Vanuatu face near gale winds.27 Feb 01:17 AM
WorldMore rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 55Thirteen people are missing, and more than 5000 have been forced to flee their homes.26 Feb 09:28 PM
WorldPhilippine volcano eruption sends ash 2.5km into skyOfficials warn a larger, more explosive eruption is possible in coming days.26 Feb 05:14 PM
WorldHope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46At least 46 people have died and 21 remain missing after the storm.25 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandMount cafes beg for rates relief after deadly Mauao landslide hits tradeMayor Mahé Drysdale says the council is still deciding if relief rules apply.25 Feb 09:19 PM
WorldTorrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missingAt least 23 people are dead and 47 missing after record rains hit Minas Gerais.24 Feb 07:23 PM
New Zealand'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopeningMayor: 'Our primary concern is safety; we're not going to do it if it's not safe.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTractor convoy helps cyclone-hit rural schoolkids learn to calm anxiety'If we have real bad weather or real bad rain, I can see the trauma on their faces.'23 Feb 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Not in a rush': Mount Maunganui surf club stays shut after fatal Mauao landslideLifeguards are now working from a Portacom and containers along the Main Beach. 23 Feb 05:02 PM
WorldStrong 7.1 quake strikes deep off Malaysian coastline near Borneo islandUSGS data showed the quake struck at a depth of nearly 620km.22 Feb 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Christchurch is a modern city we should all be proud ofOPINION: The Garden City is very different from the place it was a couple of deacedes ago.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about the deadly Sierra Nevada avalancheNew York Times: Forecasters issued avalanche warnings for the mountain region in the US.19 Feb 03:36 AM
WellingtonEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandLandslide and treefall: Campground reopens after evacuationAll 107 guests were evacuated on Saturday while engineers checked the Ōhiwa slope.19 Feb 12:41 AM
WorldEight skiers found dead as search continues after California avalancheThe avalanche struck a 15-strong guided backcountry group near Truckee.18 Feb 09:12 PM
