New ZealandWellington early childhood centre contaminated by floodwatersEverything inside the South Wellington Montessori School is contaminated.21 Apr 03:48 AM
New Zealand‘Anxiety is high’ in Tauranga as tornado follows other weather blowsResidents are asking 'what's next' as those hardest hit face uncertainty for their homes.20 Apr 06:00 PM
Business'Volatile': Severe weather events lead to big leap in insurance claims A record number of storms battered the country over the past year.20 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldTsunami warning issued in Japan after powerful 7.4-magnitude quake off northern coast20 Apr 08:23 AM
New Zealand'The science just isn't there yet': Why the severe North Island floods came with little warning20 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumAucklandLife-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warnings19 Apr 09:34 PM
New ZealandCyclone survivors, first responders and bereaved tell of endurance, heroism and grief18 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandCan I refuse to go to work during a state of emergency? What the experts say17 Apr 02:21 AM
New Zealand'I've lost Ivy': Bereaved mum recalls floodwaters sweeping daughter away after 'no warning'Family awoke to ankle-deep water in their home. Within 30 minutes it was at chest height.13 Apr 09:19 PM
New ZealandCyclone search for 'ghost' boat ends with no one on boardA member of the public raised the alarm after seeing the houseboat listing.13 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandStorm in a teacup or serious threat? Why Northland keeps declaring emergenciesNorthland state of emergency lifted but more are likely amid future weather events.13 Apr 06:57 AM
New Zealand'It was torture': Survivor describes desperate attempt to hold on to friend in deadly floodwatersThe pair were swept into floodwaters after the Esk Valley home they were in disintegrated.13 Apr 05:06 AM
New ZealandExtreme weather scientists warn of impending funding droughtOnly $67m of $463m in Endeavour climate funding targets extreme weather.13 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandMayor defends cyclone response as clean-up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 11:22 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay and Tararua's cyclone extremes – a 194km/h gust, 253mm of rainHighest gust in an area where people live was 126km/h in Mahia, where power is now out.12 Apr 08:47 PM
New Zealand'Never been more scared in my life': Ōhope couple flee home as Vaianu batters Bay of PlentyKylee Kast had to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu's winds suddenly intensified.12 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Tired, anxious, still hurting’: Cyclone Vaianu bears down on storm-scarred NorthlandWhirinaki still has six displaced whānau after March's devastating floods.10 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency grab bag: Essentials you need before Cyclone Vaianu hitsUnlike emergency supplies, a grab bag contains essentials you’ll need to take with you.10 Apr 06:49 PM
New ZealandThe first since Gabrielle: Nervous Hawke’s Bay braces again for a cyclone'Having children involved in your emergency planning gives them a sense of control.'10 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It’s better to be prepared for Cyclone Vaianu than get caught outOPINION: People likely to be impacted need to act now if they haven’t already.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getawayBachcare is refunding Paula Baker nearly $1600 for her Whitianga stay.10 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow to pack a grab bagA grab bag is a small backpack of essential items you can grab if you need to evacuate with little or no warning. Here's what live reporter Tyson Beckett has in hers.Watch09 Apr 11:02 PM
New ZealandHopes Mount charity auction will help community heal Two laps in a $4.2m Aston Martin Vulcan is one of the items going under the hammer.09 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandFrom rescue to recovery: Inside the first 48 hours at Mt MaunganuiThe landslide hit about 30 campsites and buried the campground amenities.06 Apr 08:01 PM
New ZealandInsurer flags ‘sea surge’ risk for some homes at Napier council developmentOne of NZ’s leading insurers is refusing to provide insurance for some Parklands houses.04 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandSwanky auction, two-day music event to raise money for people affected by landslidesThe January 22 landslide at Mauao claimed six lives.03 Apr 01:37 AM
New ZealandCouncil ‘burning money’ on January storm recovery as $16m bill mountsA 110,000cu m slip on Helena Bay hill has only been 25% cleared so far.01 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrom floods to fire: Fresh health fears in storm-battered Northland communityNine Whirinaki homes damaged by the floods, one destroyed in a fire.30 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland flooding: More than 24,000 living in high flood-risk zonesAbout 17% of roads and 45% of stormwater pipes in Northland at flood risk now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWatch: Western Australia's sky turns red amid cycloneRed dust blanketed towns Carnarvon and Shark Bay during Tropical Cyclone Narelle.28 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandCoastal v inland: Councillors clash over HB flood protection prioritiesJerf van Beek says Neil Kirton is standing on a 'political sulk box'.27 Mar 01:57 AM