New ZealandWintry blast's surprise visitFerries were cancelled, roads were closed and thousands were without power in Auckland as a wintry blast blew through yesterday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldJapan lashed by storm, rocked by quakeA tropical storm was moving out into the Sea of Japan last night after lashing the country with rain and winds, leaving one person dead and more than 50 injured.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTornado hits GreymouthA tornado has ripped through Greymouth this afternoon, tearing off a roof and damaging up to 10 properties.02 Aug 05:55 AM
New ZealandMinister's legal threat over bully claimConservation Minister Nick Smith is considering legal action after he was accused of trying to stop advocacy group Fish and Game from lobbying for cleaner rivers.27 Jul 11:57 PM
EnergyStorm damage not material: VectorAuckland lines company Vector says it is still assessing the financial cost of last week's storm.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild winds snap large palm tree in halfWild winds brought down a large palm tree at a Whakatane property early this morning, narrowly missing the house.13 Jul 07:51 AM
New ZealandMother swept to her deathA woman who was swept to her death in a flood-swollen Bay of Islands river was a 28-year-old mother from Wellington.13 Jul 07:14 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescues from floodsAt least a dozen families were in a welfare centre last night after one of the longest and most damaging storms in years lashed the country.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRescuers abused by partygoersRescuers trying to save people at a house party deluged by floodwaters were abused by those they were trying to help.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland faces lengthy recoveryIn the wake of one of the longest and most damaging storms to hit in years, Northland must now turn its attention to repairing key infrastructure.12 Jul 08:20 AM
New ZealandFailed kayak bid shows size of challengeKayaker Scott Donaldson's aborted attempt to cross the Tasman Sea shows just how treacherous the ocean can become in fierce storms.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter storm not done yetTonight will be the third cold night without power for thousands of households as more stormy conditions continue to batter the top of the North Island.10 Jul 08:04 AM
New ZealandStorm: Thousands still without powerThousands of people are still without power across the north following a severe storm which battered the country over the past two days.09 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandHarvesting of native timber a 'massive victory'The Government’s decision to allow harvesting of native timber felled by Cyclone Ita on West Coast conservation land is a “massive victory”.21 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandNew law to let cyclone-felled trees be milledParliament is expected to pass urgent legislation to enable the recovery of native timber blown over in Cyclone Ita on West Coast public conservation land.20 Jun 10:47 PM
OpinionEditorial: A week to fix storm damage far too longWild weather is hardly unexpected this time of the year. Aucklanders have every reason to believe any problem arising from strong winds or heavy rain will be handled efficiently.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's 6km walk in stormA 14-year-old was forced to walk home in a storm after his Hop card was blocked - but his father insists it had more than $20 credit on it.16 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandStorm legacy still lingeringAlmost a week after a damaging storm, some Auckland residents were still without hot water last night while the last few houses were having their power restored.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOutrage at power outagesA Titirangi resident says a live power line has been left on his driveway since Wednesday's storm, and Vector is responding sluggishly.14 Jun 09:05 AM
New ZealandFamily without power for three daysA Glen Eden family are fed up at being without power three days after an Auckland storm, despite numerous calls to their power company.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunshine on the way after wild weekMuch of the North Island is expected to bathe in sunshine over the next couple of days, providing some relief after the storms that caused flooding and damage.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRains finally ease for North IslandThe heavy rain is easing for most of the North Island and will move off tonight.12 Jun 06:43 AM
WorldTsunami created North Sea 'Atlantis'A prehistoric land mass once connecting Britain to mainland Europe may have been wiped out by a 5m-high tsunami, according to new research.02 May 05:19 AM
