New ZealandWarming again: Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise Minor hot water upwellings and yellow sulphur slicks were seen on the lake.16 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandSome parts of the country still being hit harder by rising premiumsThe average house insurance quote has risen almost twice as fast in one region.14 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldIndonesia floods and landslides kill 1006 as search continues for missingOfficials say 217 people remain missing as search teams battle mud and debris.14 Dec 12:21 AM
New ZealandPolice officer commended for bravery after rescuing family during Cyclone Gabrielle13 Dec 05:56 AM
WorldFirefighter killed, homes destroyed as bushfires rip through NSW and southeast Queensland07 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandCaravan hurled over car as tornado leaves trail of damage at campgroundA shed housing live electrical switchboards was destroyed by the tornado.03 Dec 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Deliberative democracy and the golf course - what happens if we stop shoutingOPINION: A remarkable exercise in deliberative democracy delivers insights and dignity.02 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAsia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivorsWHO is sending rapid response teams and medical supplies into the region.01 Dec 05:29 PM
WorldThousands without shelter after flooding across Southeast AsiaIndonesia’s Sumatra island remains cut off, with looting reported amid aid delays.30 Nov 05:13 PM
WorldIndonesia, Thailand and Malaysia floods leave more than 400 deadMore than 270 people are still missing in Indonesia's Sumatra region.29 Nov 11:59 PM
WorldSri Lanka floods and landslides: Death toll hits 153 after Cyclone Ditwah More than 20,000 homes have been destroyed, displacing 108,000 people.29 Nov 08:26 PM
WorldMonsoon floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia leave more than 300 deadIn West Sumatra, at least 174 are dead and nearly 80 more people are missing.29 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandThe end of ‘Category 3’: Cyclone red zones to be phased outControversial labels placed over thousands of cyclone-hit properties to be phased out.26 Nov 11:17 PM
WorldResidents cut off as floods swamp southern ThailandAn aircraft carrier and helicopters are rescuing stranded residents.26 Nov 08:07 PM
WorldVolcano erupts in Ethiopia for first time in 12,000 yearsAsh from the blast has spread across Yemen, Oman, India and Pakistan.25 Nov 06:56 PM
AucklandAuckland couple take legal action over flood-damaged homeThe couple's court action is the first challenge to Auckland’s $1.2b buyouts.25 Nov 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReport supports push to make Brookfields Bridge between Napier and Hastings two lanesPlanning for a $35m-plus bridge is under way and a report supports it being two lanes.25 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldCameron calls for targeted prostate checksSamantha Cameron urged her husband to ask about prostate screening.24 Nov 12:37 AM
New ZealandRotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disastersThe family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'. 23 Nov 10:05 PM
WorldCyclone Fina leaves trail of damage across Northern TerritoryIt swept in on Saturday night between Darwin and the sparsely populated Tiwi Islands.23 Nov 06:23 PM
WorldVietnam floods kill 90 as heavy rain and landslides devastate provincesMore than 60 of the 90 deaths were in the mountainous Dak Lak province.23 Nov 05:41 PM
WorldVietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missingMore than a million homes initially lost power as flooding swept six provinces.22 Nov 07:36 PM
WorldHomes underwater, cities cut off: Inside Vietnam's deadly floodsMore than 52,000 homes were flooded and 62,000 residents forced to evacuate.20 Nov 06:26 PM
World‘Still traumatised’: Evacuees seek safety after Mt Semeru eruptionNearly 900 residents have taken shelter in schools, mosques and halls.20 Nov 04:56 PM
WorldFloods kill at least 16 as rescuers pull people from rooftops in VietnamMore than 43,000 homes were submerged as rivers burst past historic highs.20 Nov 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyArgosy profit nearly doubles as chairman backs quake reformGovernment reforms will reduce unnecessary compliance costs, CEO Peter Mence says.18 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandGlobal warming and flood risk: Potential Waikato impact revealedMore than 63,000 residents are living in vulnerable areas, the modelling shows.18 Nov 06:00 PM
WorldTropical low 02U could form early season cyclone near DarwinIf it makes landfall, it would be the earliest Northern Territory cyclone in four decades.18 Nov 04:39 AM
