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
WorldHimalayan flash floods: Over 50 missing, 4 dead in Uttarakhand disasterHeavy rains and fog are complicating rescue efforts in Uttarakhand.06 Aug 07:40 PM
New ZealandMark Mitchell on the tsunami threat to New Zealand following Russia's 8.8 mega quakeWatch31 Jul 12:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Glass or three of red' – Minister misses tsunami alert after turning phone off30 Jul 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Treat the sea with quite a bit of caution': Caution urged as tsunami warnings persist in Hawke's Bay30 Jul 09:47 PM
WorldVolcano erupts after quake in Russia’s far eastKlyuchevskoy, Russia’s highest active volcano, erupted on Wednesday.30 Jul 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Like a river flood': Tsunami expert warns of heightened risk along NZ coastA tsunami advisory remains in effect after the M8.8 quake near Russia's Kamchatka coast. 30 Jul 07:41 PM
WorldRussia relieved as tsunami spares far east from major damageOfficials confirmed no casualties, praising quick evacuations and response.30 Jul 06:30 PM
WorldOverseas tsunami warnings downgraded, lifted after mega-quake off Russian coastThe magnitude 8.8 quake sparked evacuations from Hawaii to Japan.30 Jul 05:59 PM
New ZealandNZ on alert for surges as tsunami waves impact across PacificNew Zealanders are warned to stay away from the sea and shore.30 Jul 10:05 AM
WorldHawaii evacuation warning as tsunami threatensHawaii officials urge people to evacuate ahead of a possible tsunami impact. Video / AFPWatch30 Jul 06:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activityNZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity. Video / Auckland Emergency ManagementWatch30 Jul 03:56 AM
WorldMega-quake off Russian coast sparks tsunami warnings across PacificTsunami warnings have been issued from Alaska down to California's entire coast.30 Jul 02:13 AM
WorldHeavy rains leave 30 dead in BeijingIntense rainstorms have pummelled swathes of northern China this week.29 Jul 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
World'Hazardous' tsunami warnings after 7.4 magnitude quake strikes off Russia's coastThe US Geological Survey warned 'hazardous tsunami waves are possible'.20 Jul 08:55 AM
WorldTyphoon Wipha grounds flights, closes schools as Hong Kong bracesHong Kong issued a T8 warning as Typhoon Wipha approached.20 Jul 02:25 AM
World'$9b cut': Republicans back Trump's budget-slashing planMost of the cuts target aid for countries hit by disease, war and disasters.18 Jul 05:27 AM
World54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in PakistanTorrential rains caused urban flooding, house collapses in Punjab province.17 Jul 11:25 PM
New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rain, wind and snow': North Island in for day of wild weatherUp to 30mm of rain fell in Auckland this morning, with gusts of 70km/h on harbour bridge.16 Jul 10:52 PM
World7.3-magnitude quake strikes off AlaskaA tsunami with a maximum height of 6.1cm was observed at Sand Point.16 Jul 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Twister': Man's quick action saves elderly camper in Northland stormAn 80-year-old man was rescued from a tipped-over caravan at Tauranga Bay.15 Jul 07:48 AM
WorldHistoric Grand Canyon lodge destroyed as wildfires devastate North RimThe Dragon Bravo Fire has burned 2000ha and destroyed 50 structures.15 Jul 04:01 AM
New Zealand'No significant changes': All calm after quake swarm at RuapehuThe temperature of Te Wai ā-moe remains stable at about 12°C.14 Jul 11:23 PM
New ZealandForestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.14 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandMotueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwatersThe couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.14 Jul 07:08 PM
AucklandDeadly volcanic eruption clouds could travel 15km across Auckland – researchNew research challenges current estimates of hazard zones.12 Jul 10:00 PM