New ZealandMissing evacuation mapping a threat to SouthlandSouthland still lacks full evacuation maps despite recent tsunami alerts.15 Sep 10:45 PM
PremiumBusinessAuckland Airport gets giant bird-proof pond after flooding disasterA new wetland the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to clean up stormwater.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency Management: Flatting in disastersBe Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how to prepare for and act during an emergency when surrounded by flat mates. Video / RNZWatch12 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandNormal Air NZ schedule to take two days to return, power cut to 300+ homes as gales lift roofsFirefighters responded to more than 110 calls for help after gales lashed the top of NZ.31 Aug 08:06 PM
New Zealand'He just lost his grip': Friend of Auckland Anniversary flooding victim describes rescue effort David Young, 58, was swept away during the Auckland Anniversary floods in January 2023.27 Aug 07:03 AM
WorldTyphoon Kajiki kills 3 in Vietnam, 44,000 evacuated amid chaosThe typhoon hit central Vietnam and winds of up to 130km/h tore roofs off homes.26 Aug 07:02 AM
New Zealand'The last thing my beloved Dave saw was just blackness': Flood victim's widow recounts tragedyDave Young had gone to help his wife, who was trying to return home, when disaster struck.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Completely unaware of the danger': Flood victim's widow asks why no warning was issuedEmergency mobile alerts and authorities' public communications are under scrutiny. 26 Aug 03:11 AM
WorldTyphoon Kajiki triggers mass evacuations, one deadVietnam has evacuated tens of thousands of citizens from the path of the tempest.25 Aug 08:24 PM
New ZealandWidow claims emergency alert could have saved husband in 2023 floodsA coronial inquest into the record-breaking weather event is being held this week.25 Aug 03:25 AM
World'Some of the biggest dangers': MP urges action on climate risks, resilienceBill proposes climate risk assessments every five years and national adaptation plan.25 Aug 12:06 AM
New Zealand'Hazardous' regional waves possible after major Drake Passage quake, no tsunami risk for NZThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says hazardous tidal waves are possible in Chile.22 Aug 03:37 AM
New Zealand'I had no hesitation': Duty controller reveals discussion before Akl state of emergencyThe timing of the declaration is a hot topic in the 2023 Auckland flooding inquest.21 Aug 07:38 AM
WorldDevastating toll: Nearly 750 dead in Pakistan's relentless monsoon rainsTen died in Karachi from urban flooding, causing collapses and electrocutions.20 Aug 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Very sorry': NEMA addresses phone alert confusion during tsunami warningSome received up to 50 alerts due to phone reboots and network changes.20 Aug 12:58 AM
WorldMore than 1100 deaths linked to Spanish heatwave in AugustIn July, 1060 deaths were attributed to the intense heat. 19 Aug 09:38 PM
New ZealandInquest told Elton John concertgoers were ‘driving into disaster’ during Auckland Anniversary floodsA fire boss said he wanted a state of emergency, but it wasn't declared until hours later.19 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldHopes fade as rescue efforts continue in deadly floodsRescuers searched for survivors of floods that killed at least 344 people.17 Aug 10:04 PM
WorldQueensland-based Kiwis react to 5.6 magnitude quakeMore than 9000 people reported feeling the tremors across Southeast Queensland.16 Aug 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Trusted faces': Push for Māori warden volunteers for future natural disasters'We can walk into spaces where other people would just be looked at with suspicion.'15 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldFloods in Kashmir kill at least 60, dozens more missingAt least 60 people died, with dozens more missing, including pilgrims.15 Aug 07:05 AM
WorldFloods devastate Indian Kashmir mountain village, toll rises to 56It is the second major deadly flooding disaster in India this month.14 Aug 08:09 PM
WorldTyphoon Podul hits China after battering TaiwanMore than 8000 people evacuated in Taiwan as Podul causes widespread damage.13 Aug 10:01 PM
WorldJuneau braces for record flood as glacial basin overflowsJuneau officials warn residents to evacuate due to glacial outburst flooding.13 Aug 02:29 AM
World'It's a difficult fire': Tourists among dead as wildfires hit GreeceOver 200 firefighters battled blazes near Athens amid strong winds.08 Aug 10:29 PM
WorldHuge wildfire in southern France now under controlThe fire, one of 9000 this summer, burned around 17,000ha in the southern Aude department.07 Aug 07:53 PM
