WorldHundreds die in Peru's big freezePeru has declared a state of emergency after hundreds of children died when temperatures fell below -24C in 16 of the country's 25 regions.01 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet weather set to clear for weekendThe rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.23 Jul 03:57 AM
WorldHeatwave, and vodka, leads to 200 drownings in a weekA prolonged heatwave across Russia combined with a prodigious consumption of vodka has led to dozens of drownings every day.15 Jul 02:59 AM
New ZealandHolidays to end on chilly noteThe rest of the school holidays could be chilly, with wind expected for the north, frosts predicted in the heartland, and heavy rain in the south.11 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Weather Watch:</i> As low as it goesIs this as cold as it will get this year? Quite likely, writes Philip Duncan11 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandFamilies still trapped by heavy rainThree East Coast families will remain isolated for at least another day after their only road access was washed away by heavy rain yesterday.06 Jul 08:17 PM
New ZealandFloods trap East Coast residentsFlooding on the East Coast has trapped several residents in their homes, with further heavy rain forecast for tonight putting local civil defence centres on alert.06 Jul 06:28 AM
New ZealandHeavy weather fells trees and power linesFirefighters were called out to dozens of weather-related calls overnight and this morning, as heavy rain and gales lashed the top of the country.04 Jul 10:10 PM
