New ZealandVector linesman's brush with death as tree topples over"I just braced myself for either the tree, or the lines, or both to land on top of me."14 Apr 04:10 AM
New ZealandPiha may be without power till next weekAfter three days without power Piha has been told to hang in there until next week.13 Apr 07:24 AM
New ZealandNo storm in a teacup here - Vector crews get coffee on the houseAuckland cafe Coffee General is giving out free coffees to Vector crew members.13 Apr 06:23 AM
New ZealandStorm uproots large tree at Waikumete CemeteryThe most shocking image shows a large tree lying on its side among plaques.13 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandStorm spurs demand in accommodation and food deliveries"The silver lining of an event like this is the sense of community you feel."12 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandComedians struggling to see funny side after tree falls on roofThe group of five were made homeless during the storm on Tuesday.12 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandSewage overflows surged by 379% last year - reportOutflows like those which shut Auckland beaches over summer have surged in number.11 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandTen of the worst storms to hit New ZealandTen of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow11 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandOur storm explained: A wild beast with a sting in the tailYesterday's storm was a strange stew packing a dying marine heatwave and side-swipe low.11 Apr 12:35 AM
LifestylePower cut: Food in your fridge and freezer to binIf you've been without power, what food is still going to be okay to eat tonight?10 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandForecasters' Twitter feeds show speed of storm's escalationWarnings of a chilly night quickly changed to reports of 100km/h winds in Auckland.10 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about NZ's tornadoesOn the rare occasion they hit New Zealand towns, tornadoes are dramatic events.09 Apr 10:42 PM
New ZealandKiller Wahine waves forced weather rethinkToday's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat caused our incredible marine heatwaveKiwis may not know they just lived through an event freakish even under climate change.07 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandHottest summer ever! Report shows just how hot it gotTemperatures were more than 2C above average in our summer of extremes.28 Mar 07:58 PM
New ZealandQ&A: What the Dutch can teach NZ about sea-level riseA Dutch expert in sea-level-rise mitigation shares some lessons for flood-prone Aotearoa.21 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandWhat dolphin teeth can tell us about ocean pollutionCrucial clues about the contamination of our coasts may be hiding in an unlikely place.21 Mar 12:47 AM
New ZealandCyclone Hola downgraded but still heading for NZTropical Cyclone Hola has weakened but still has New Zealand in its sights.09 Mar 06:56 AM
New ZealandFour times more than normal: NZ's bumper cyclone season explainedExperts say there are three reasons why NZ may be hit again. Jamie Morton explains.08 Mar 09:07 PM
AirlinesKiwi travel alert: Beware of the 'Beast from the East'Flights in Britain and Europe have been disrupted by a monster storm from Siberia.27 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandSome Takaka Hill traffic restrictions easedTakaka Hill has reopened to some non-essential traffic using a single lane.25 Feb 12:02 AM
New ZealandNo lifting of New Plymouth boil-water noticeNew Plymouth residents are required to boil their water in the wake of ex-cyclone Gita.24 Feb 09:39 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias' secret diary: Cyclone GitaSteve Braunias' secret diary of ... Cyclone Gita23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGita's been and gone but clean-up continuesKaikoura, Taranaki and Takaka are still picking up the pieces.22 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Months' before Nelson Tasman comes back to normalFloodwaters have receded, but locals fear it'll be months before they get their lives back21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTakaka runs out of toilet paper and breadThe town's stores have been cleared out of milk, bread and toilet paper.21 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandContractors race to save State Highway 1Force of cyclone Gita causes SH1 on the Kapiti Coast to crumble21 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandMayors back calling advance State of EmergencyChristchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel lifted the city's state of emergency at 11am.21 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandGita 'revved up' by record summer's warm oceansWhat could be a record summer has come with warmer water that "revved up" Cyclone Gita.20 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandTakaka feels Gita's wrath: Flooding, evacuationsAt least one restaurant has had to close in the small town which has lost power.20 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandState of emergency declared in BullerBuller District has declared a state of emergency after flooding takes hold in Granity.20 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gita: Tourists flock to campsites despite weather warningsMarlborough and West Coast camps fill up as tourists seek a safe haven before the storm.19 Feb 06:41 AM
New ZealandTrampers, boaties urged to leave ahead of Cyclone GitaMarlborough, Nelson and Tasman are bracing for the arrival of Cyclone Gita.19 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandGet ready for Gita: Civil Defence's new cyclone warningAs the ex-tropical cyclone bears down, be prepared, forecasters warn.18 Feb 02:45 AM
