New ZealandThe big wet's not over yetWeather warnings for the lower North Island and the Catlins have been removed, but Aucklanders can expect a wet and wild evening.07 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandCyclone set to bring winds and rain to NZNew Zealand could face strong winds and rain from a tropical cyclone battering the Pacific Islands with winds of up to 225km/hr.13 Jan 09:43 PM
WorldAbandoned homes face looting threatThe threat of looting is making Queensland flood victims reluctant to evacuate their properties.12 Jan 11:10 PM
WorldTwitter, Facebook comments on the Queensland floodsFind out what people are saying about the Queensland floods in social media.12 Jan 07:45 PM
WorldDeath toll rises as bodies foundThe death toll from flooding in the Toowoomba region has risen to 12 with the discovery of two more bodies, while the full impact of the flood terror is now reaching the town of Grantham, where up to 30 could be dead.12 Jan 06:31 AM
World3000 homes under water in IpswichThree thousand homes in Ipswich, southwest of Brisbane, are now under water and 1500 people have gone to evacuation centres, with the predicted flood peak still three hours away.12 Jan 03:00 AM
WorldBrisbane under siege as waters risePeaking river levels in Brisbane could have a devastating effect this evening, with almost 20,000 homes expected to be swamped by tomorrow. Meanwhile, 56,000 homes and businesses are without power and a fire has started at Suncorp Stadium.12 Jan 02:37 AM
World'Total chaos' as river levels peakUp to 33 per cent of Ipswich, 40km south-west of Brisbane, could be underwater in hours, with floodwaters from the Bremer River, which have already submerged entire blocks of the CBD, set to peak around 2pm (NZT).12 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandNZ worker: Scale of disaster hard to comprehend A NZ Civil Defence worker who is part of a team helping residents of Queensland is overwhelmed by the scale of the devastation.11 Jan 11:35 PM
WorldFools take on floodwaters for 'sport'Amid tales of tragedy and heroism in the devastating floods, there's always some clowns.11 Jan 10:50 PM
WorldHigh tide threatens BrisbaneBrisbane is bracing for a high tide this afternoon as thousands evacuate due to flooding in Queensland that has left 10 dead and another 90 missing.11 Jan 10:25 PM
WorldFlood victims' Facebook page 'desecrated'Internet trolls have defaced a Facebook site paying tribute to the victims of the Queensland floods.11 Jan 10:22 PM
WorldTale of family sacrifice and tragedyToowoomba boy Jordan Rice, 13, has been remembered as a hero after he let his younger brother be rescued first.11 Jan 06:52 PM
WorldWeather Watch: Worst yet to come for QueenslandBack on January 1 authorities said Queensland was facing a flood of "biblical proportions". Now, almost two weeks later, and it's hard to fathom that the "worst is yet to come" as unprecedented flooding hits the drought ravaged region.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandChaos as Brisbane abandoned for higher groundA Kiwi living in Brisbane described the city as total chaos yesterday as people were evacuated.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandOh my God, I'm being swept away - victim'Oh my God, I'm being swept away, come and get me,' was the last thing a NZ woman heard from her son, phoning from floodwaters.11 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldQueensland: Fury of the floodBystanders watched in horror as a woman only centimetres from her rescuer lost her grip on a power pole and disappeared under a torrent of dirty water during flash floods in Queensland.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Weather Watch:</i> Dry and sunny weather on the wayThe weather for NZ this weekend looks likely to be dry and sunny for most, as more high pressure builds to the west of us and starts to push in.06 Jan 11:41 PM
