WorldTornado near Paris kills worker, injures 10 as cranes collapseA 23-year-old construction worker died when cranes collapsed in Ermont, France.20 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Swirling mass': Auckland thunderstorms set to lash end of school holidaysThunderstorms with hail are forecast for Auckland and Northland from Friday night.02 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldSix Outer Banks homes fall into the sea as hurricanes churn offshoreEighteen homes have collapsed in the area over the past five years.01 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHong Kong prepares for 'serious threat' from Super Typhoon RagasaShenzhen has ordered 400,000 people to evacuate ahead of the storm.22 Sep 08:22 PM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and WellingtonStrong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.20 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandSudden hailstorm lashes TaurangaA thick layer of hail has coated the streets of Bethlehem, Tauranga, this evening. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Sep 08:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland battered by 137km/h gusts as harbour bridge travel disrupted High winds saw lanes reduced across the city's harbour bridge this morning.18 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandFlood risk: Wild weather pummels Auckland commuters with heavy rain, thunderstorms Thunderstorms could bring 25mm downpours and gusts of up to 80km/h today.11 Sep 07:38 PM
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
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
WorldHurricane Erin's expansion sparks US East Coast warningsHurricane Erin is packing winds of 220km/h and moving west-northwest.18 Aug 06:48 PM
New ZealandHow solar farm rose to severe flooding challengeClever design meant electricity generation facility avoided harm in severe weather event.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Footage captures 'stadium effect' in the eye of Category 5 hurricaneThe storm is forecast to create life-threatening surf and rip currents. 17 Aug 06:42 AM
Herald NOWWatch: Bumpy landing for plane during Storm Floris'Danger to life' warning for storm battering UK with high winds.Watch04 Aug 09:47 PM
WorldWatch: Bumpy landing for plane as Storm Floris batters UKHigh-speed winds disrupted trains and toppled trees in Scotland.04 Aug 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNo pets left behind: How a dog’s hurricane rescue changed Florida lawNew York Times: Rescue dog Trooper has become a celebrity in Florida.03 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldMegaflash: Scientists reveal world's longest lightning strikeIt lit an area five times larger than Massachusetts.31 Jul 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in stormThe home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.30 Jul 05:00 AM
WorldWhere will the next big hurricane hit? Ask the sharksSharknado twist: Scientists deploy sharks to learn more about hurricanes in the Atlantic. 24 Jul 12:10 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
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coronial inquest into deaths in flooding will hurt - hopefully it will also help OPINION: 19 lives are thought to have been lost in the immediate and long-term aftermath.07 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldHow extraordinary rainfall caught Texans by surpriseIn the Texas region, four months' worth of rainfall came down in four hours.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'03 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Pentagon cuts to data will leave hurricane forecasters in the darkData from three satellites will no longer be made publicly available by the end of July.30 Jun 09:46 PM
New ZealandSlip blocks highway as heavy rain and gale-force winds lash NZDunedin was sitting on 16C at 6am, despite usually seeing 11.8C highs at that time of day.25 Jun 08:02 PM
WorldHurricane Erick nears Mexico as a powerful Category 3 stormIntense rain is likely across the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.19 Jun 12:38 AM
New ZealandWatch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safetyPowerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.11 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandFog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to followMore thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.09 Jun 07:33 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
New Zealand'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong windsStrong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.03 Jun 04:53 AM
