TalanoaTropical Cyclone Lola strengthens to category 4The cyclone is expected to hit Vanuatu's second largest city, Luganville, at midday.23 Oct 07:35 PM
New Zealand'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecastingAn internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaNiwa warns of strong cyclones coming to PacificThe weather agency expects nine to 14 cyclones this season.18 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandCoromandel tourism 'NZ's worst performer'Hauraki-Coromandel visitor revenue, including cash and online spending, is down $90m.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy showers, thunderstorms approach as strong winds buffet countryAuckland will see fresh southwesterlies on Tuesday, a partly cloudy day with showers.09 Oct 04:39 AM
TravelDoC delays new Great Walk by further 12 monthsStorms, supply issues have hampered the Hump Ridge track's inclusion.28 Sep 09:28 PM
New ZealandWild weather on yesterday's last Interislander crossingWild weather on the 11am Aratere Interislander ferry crossing yesterday, sailing from Picton to Wellington. Video / Ethan YeowWatch26 Sep 10:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland in firing line for thunderstorms this eveningAuckland is in for an unsettled first week of the school holidays.25 Sep 03:54 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
WorldLibya flooding death toll soars to 11,300, 10,100 reported missingA UN official said that most casualties could have been avoided.14 Sep 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Any sort of rain': First-home buyers lament flooded newbuild property every rainfallDeveloper Precise Homes is blaming Auckland's historically-high rainfall.13 Sep 07:00 AM
WorldFocus: Recovery efforts start in Libya after thousands killed in floodsThe death toll in Libya's floods tops 5300, with thousands still missing and fears of a humanitarian crisis. Video / AP Watch13 Sep 04:22 AM
World2000 people feared dead in devastating Libya floodingMediterranean storm Daniel has broken dams and swept away entire neighbourhoods.12 Sep 01:06 AM
New ZealandEl Niño incoming: NZ’s climate to take ‘rapid turn’ within weeksWe're about to get a taste of the drier summer much of NZ will experience under El Niño.10 Sep 12:45 AM
WorldDeath toll from fierce storms and flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria risesRescue teams have recovered the bodies of seven more people.07 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in homes welcome National's cyclone OmbudsmanThe Prime Minister has suggested the move would add another layer of bureaucracy.04 Sep 12:47 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay farmer rapt to move out of Category 3; others still fighting ahead of deadline'I said to them, well I shouldn't be in Category 3.'03 Sep 02:22 AM
WorldPowerful Typhoon Saola makes landfall in ChinaTrading on Hong Kong’s stock market is suspended and hundreds of people are stranded.02 Sep 06:45 AM
New ZealandWettest winter in 100 years: Marlborough’s record rainfall revealed year on from state of emergencyRainfall report released almost a year after devastating weather thrashed South Island.24 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandExclusive details: Auckland Council, Govt to unveil $1b-plus flood buyoutBut payouts for multi-million-dollar clifftop mansions could be capped.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhere to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summerDoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.21 Aug 05:31 AM
WorldDeadly floodwaters hit Mexico, California braces for first tropical storm in 84 yearsHilary is the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years.20 Aug 09:21 PM
WorldSouthern California warned of rare tropical stormExtreme flooding, mudslides and even tornadoes are expected.19 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cold comfort from Greens’ healthy homes grantOPINION: Plus letters on outward migration, vaping, platitudes, billboards, and justice.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAmanda Singleton: Cruel mental toll of flood eventsOPINION: 'The aftermath of these extreme events leaves scars.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tragic lessons from Hawaiian infernoOPINION: Every disaster is an opportunity to learn and prepare, our editorial says.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummetThe cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.09 Aug 08:07 PM
WorldUS storms: 2 dead, flights cancelled, 1.1m without powerStorms spread, with tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states.08 Aug 03:42 AM
LiveNew ZealandStrong winds and snow: Freezing conditions sweep up NZ, closing roadsSome drivers are being advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.01 Aug 10:44 PM
New Zealand'The road has now collapsed': The residents who fear they'll be cut offAuckland Transport says the slip is still moving, hindering a fix.31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthern Hemisphere's summer of 'global boiling' - and what it means for NZThe Northern Hemisphere is sweltering through an unprecedented summer. What can NZ expect?30 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandNiwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winterAfter a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.28 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandBeleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from GabrielleThe embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.21 Jul 12:47 AM
WorldTornado damage to Pfizer plant may create drug shortagesNorth Carolina plant produces drugs that are injected or through an IV.20 Jul 10:22 PM
