New ZealandMatching bracelets, dress-ups and beach days: Teens holidaying together lost in slipThe missing teens are Pakūranga College students Sharon Maccanico and Max Furse-Kee.24 Jan 07:13 AM
New ZealandWeeks of work ahead to clear part of SH35 on the East Cape due to 'massive' landslideIt means coastal communities between Pōtaka near Hicks Bay and Tikitiki remain cut off.23 Jan 07:33 PM
New ZealandEarly warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mount campground revealedA local said he called 111 to report unstable ground several hours before the disaster.23 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandSevere weather update with Heather KeatsAfter devastating week of weather for North Island, Auckland Anniversary weather set to play role in rescue efforts. Video / Claudia TarrantWatch22 Jan 11:05 PM
WorldBrutal blast: Massive storm to engulf 3200km stretch with snow and iceDays of winter freeze lie ahead for US, with the storm not peaking until Monday.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PhotosMount Maunganui LandslideHerald photographers were deployed from Auckland to document the significant landslide that struck at the base of Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty on 22 January 2026, following record-breaking rainfall, that claimed six lives.22 Jan 08:24 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly disheartening': Fake evacuation calls target Gisborne residentsAround 30 whānau evacuated to centres and marae across Tairāwhiti overnight.22 Jan 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Worst he's seen in 30 years': Parts of Coromandel still cut off after heavy rain ravages regionOne firefighter described the area's downpour as worse than Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily with small children trapped for hours on roof without wet weather gearThe Te Araroa whānau were rescued after hours 'surrounded by debris' in the dark.22 Jan 12:30 AM
World'Extreme cold': Winter storm forecast to slam huge expanse of USMore than 175 million people face the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions.21 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandOffshore powerboat nationals get green light for Napier this weekendAfter the storm, ideal conditions are expected for the third leg of national champs.21 Jan 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit cityNZTA has warned Auckland drivers Harbour Bridge lane closures are possible. 18 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandClean-up begins after Northland deluge cuts off coastal communitiesMore heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday, with up to a 60% risk of warnings.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not something we can fix in a few days': SH2 gorge closure to last weeksNZTA says the scale of damage means the closure will last weeks.18 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandMore rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damageSome Northland areas had 200mm of rain and major flooding today.18 Jan 03:08 AM
WorldCyclone Koji crosses coast as Queensland braces for flooding, 130km/h windsAuthorities warn some areas could see over 400mm of rain by Monday.11 Jan 01:06 AM
WorldCyclone threat puts north Queensland coast on high alertForecasters warn up to 250mm of rain could fall in 24 hours, causing floods.10 Jan 02:15 AM
WorldStorms Goretti and Elli wreak havoc across Europe, leaving at least 13 deadStorm Goretti left nearly 50,000 homes in England and Wales without power.09 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe weather update: Afternoon/evening January 2, 2026Thundery weather and heavy rain for Upper North Island and AucklandWatch02 Jan 05:49 AM
WorldChristmas storm: Southern California braces for devastating floodsAtmospheric river brings heavy rain and fears of deadly mudslides.24 Dec 07:42 PM
New Zealand'Chunky' showers: Thunderstorm warnings issued for South IslandThe severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Ashburton area has now been lifted.16 Dec 04:51 AM
New Zealand18-hour deluge: Heavy rain to fall across parts of south, 120km/h destructive gales to batter partsMetService has issued more than half a dozen weather alerts ahead of the incoming storm.14 Dec 03:36 AM
WorldMoisture plume: An atmospheric river is flowing 11,200km over the PacificThe river in the sky is about three times longer than average, bringing rain, snow, winds.08 Dec 09:38 PM
Opinion Cameron Chittock: Auckland Council's Plan Change 120 increases residents' flood risk"This isn’t an abstract concern – it’s a matter of personal safety."08 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Auckland as torrential rain hits and more wild weather loomsA second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.30 Nov 04:44 AM
WorldFire danger shuts NSW schools as heat and winds worsenTwenty-five public schools across NSW have been closed due to fire risk.26 Nov 12:29 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
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
New ZealandDrenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levelsMost rivers were expected to peak overnight. 19 Nov 04:30 AM
WorldPatagonian blizzard kills five foreign tourists in Chile Two Mexicans, two Germans and a Briton were caught off guard when visiting nature reserve.18 Nov 10:40 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
New ZealandMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
