New Zealand'Tropically charged': NZ set to face stormy and muggy Anzac weekendIt will be mixed bag of weather for much of country this weekend.20 Apr 05:47 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm responseThere was scrambling on a massive scale by mid-afternoon, said Phil Wilson.18 Apr 06:12 AM
New Zealand'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to Wellington, South IslandThe worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.17 Apr 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to parts of NZThe worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.17 Apr 07:31 AM
Crime'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in stormThe tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.14 Apr 02:53 AM
WorldTropical Cyclone Ilsa 'packs a punch' in Western AustraliaCategory 5 storm smashes records with wind speeds of up to 300km/h.13 Apr 07:09 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecastIt may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTasman tornado: 50 homes damaged after ‘unreal’ tornado strikes near NelsonMetService says Nelson is under a severe thunderstorm watch.10 Apr 06:11 AM
New Zealand'It's a living nightmare': Clean-up begins in Auckland after tornado, 12 homes yellow-stickeredAbout 60 - 70 homes have been assessed so far.10 Apr 04:37 AM
New Zealand'It's a living nightmare': Clean-up begins in Auckland after tornadoThe twister caused damage to parts of east Auckland last night about 9pm.09 Apr 11:36 PM
New Zealand'People are heartbroken': Tornado hits Auckland, resident describes 'scary scene'The twister caused damage to parts of east Auckland last night about 9pm.09 Apr 06:25 PM
New Zealand'Massive damage': Tornado hits Auckland, roofs lifted from homesThe twister has smashed parts of East Tamaki tonight.09 Apr 11:42 AM
New Zealand'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZNorthland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.09 Apr 08:56 AM
WorldPredawn 'nightmare' Missouri tornado kills 5Midwest and South on alert for further twisters and baseball-sized hail.05 Apr 06:53 PM
WorldAt least 26 dead after tornadoes rake US Midwest, SouthDozens of tornadoes killed at least 18 people across the South and Midwest US.03 Apr 02:55 AM
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WorldTornadoes strike several US states killing four peopleThe violent twister was seen plowing through neighborhoods and business districts.01 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandMuriwai Regional Park to stay closed as others re-open this weekendWaitākere Ranges and Te Rau Pūriri parks will also partly open, with cordons in place.31 Mar 06:23 AM
New ZealandProgress seen on new Manawatū-Tararua highwayFootage of latest flyover of new highway to replace gorge road released.31 Mar 02:09 AM
WorldMississippi tornado: Search and recovery crews comb through wreckageHelp pours into Rolling Fork and one of the poorest regions of the US.26 Mar 06:04 PM
New Zealand'It's a time capsule': Wallet stolen 26 years ago found under storm-damaged treeRetired Central Hawke’s Bay farmer Michael Hardy had long forgotten the theft.21 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandNot again! Possibility of another thunderstorm looms for Hawke’s BayRegion reeling from cyclone might be in for another uneasy evening.12 Mar 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Problems mounting for GovtOPINION: Our editorial on balancing immediate needs with long-term fixes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods survivor John Purkis was trapped in a concrete coffin: 'I thought, this is it’Retired police sergeant fought for life after being swept into culvert in Auckland floods.10 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Drone footage reveals extent of SH25 slip in CoromandelThere will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.10 Mar 12:18 AM
New ZealandHistorian to give talks on Hawke’s Bay's flood plains as cyclone fundraiserTalks will be a Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser for Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund.09 Mar 10:10 PM
KahuTe Arawa kapa haka raising pūtea for flood whānauTe Arawa's six Te Matatini finalists perform to raise money for flood victims.09 Mar 05:57 PM
WorldLa Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is goneMany countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.09 Mar 04:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: We must 'prioritise brutally' and get back to basicsOPINION: Letters on school rugby, royals, doctors, Iran, and Ardie Savea.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlmost a million lightning strikes over Tasman Sea, storm heads for NZ'Thunderstorms will become more widespread and active over much of NZ in the coming days.'08 Mar 04:37 PM
EntertainmentKiwi artist 'regrettably' cancels Hawke's Bay showThe Kiwi star has cancelled one show but added two more to her tour schedule.07 Mar 10:36 PM
KahuDave Letele delivering on his promise to homeless whānau after floods, cycloneDave Letele's BBM charity has refitted 42 homes of affected whānau.07 Mar 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Task force route suggests long and winding roadThe Government is setting up a steady, thorough process on recovery and resilience.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPhil O’Reilly: Five principles that should underpin the cyclone rebuildWhy growth, immigration, better planning laws and PPPs are key to the rebuild.04 Mar 10:00 PM