New ZealandSevere weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the countryA front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.25 May 02:44 AM
WorldFloods strand 50,000 as eastern Australia battles delugeThe storms have dumped more than 4 months’ rain across parts of New South Wales in 2 days.22 May 03:51 AM
WorldSevere storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in south-central USMore than 200,000 lost power. Five Kentucky counties declared emergencies.17 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possibleMetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.17 May 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikesInsurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.06 May 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Very sunny areas': Sunshine returns as NZ clean-up begins after severe weatherColder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.03 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in WellingtonWREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.01 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandSlip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – againSH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.29 Apr 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Building homes and communities fit for the futureOpinion: The excellent community resilience work at risk from Government and the council.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Potentially criminal': Suspicious person posed as cyclone damage surveyor – Akl residentThe visitor claimed to be from Auckland Council but had no official ID.21 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandWeather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issuedA severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island. 21 Apr 12:22 AM
OpinionAuckland Council CEO: Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely wellOPINION: In a crisis, there will always be people who feel the response should be faster.20 Apr 06:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandAuckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four daysVector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.19 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandAuckland Civil Defence Centre closed, 27 people displaced todayThe thunderstorms were expected to be accompanied by 'torrential rain'.19 Apr 06:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning stormA Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Apr 07:54 PM
New ZealandDazed petrel found under fire appliance at Whangārei StationSea birds became disorientated by the storm, landing exhausted in urban areas.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages onRoads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.17 Apr 08:09 AM
New ZealandAuckland mum and daughter shaken as tree crushes carEsme Barber said her young daughter and her babysitter had just arrived.17 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandCyclone Tam: Strong winds hit Auckland beachesStrong winds hit Ōrewa and Ōnetangi beaches as Cyclone Tam intensifies. Video/ Sylvie Whinray, Sarah de CroyWatch16 Apr 06:55 AM
LiveNew Zealand'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swellsTam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand. 16 Apr 04:44 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'15 Apr 07:35 AM
WorldStorm’s fury: 18 dead in central US tornado disasterTornadoes in Missouri caused 11 deaths, with six in Wayne County.15 Mar 10:10 PM
WorldMajor flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, QueenslandAnthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.09 Mar 12:44 AM
WorldTroops seriously injured in crash as ex-cyclone batters Australia; missing man found dead13 people were injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed in NSW.08 Mar 06:12 PM
New ZealandCyclone Alfred: Defence force deployed, national incident centre activatedFour million people in Queensland and NSW brace for the worst of the storm.06 Mar 10:54 PM
World‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'05 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuationsMany are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.05 Mar 12:24 AM
WorldSupermarket shelves stripped bare, beaches closed as anxious Aussies brace for Cyclone Alfred NSW, Queensland face potential three-day power outages due to severe weather.04 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortexTina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.28 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceHome owners face $400 hike as disaster insurance levy set to riseTreasury consults on how much the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy needs to rise by.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injuryBruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.08 Feb 09:24 PM
New Zealand‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North IslandMetService says storms could strike this afternoon and evening.07 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Grateful she’s alive': Daughter tells of mum’s survival after being sucked from home by tornadoTina Johnson is in Middlemore Hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries.03 Feb 04:00 PM
