New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until DecemberTerms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.26 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandA load off their minds: Cyclone victim laundry group still runningThe HB Cyclone Laundry Network wants more people to continue supporting families.26 Jun 05:14 AM
TalanoaNew study on why Pacific patients are high users of EDsStudy debunks belief that Pacific people don't use primary healthcare before visiting ED.24 Jun 07:01 AM
New ZealandMan's life saved after cardiac arrest during water race, but who gave mystery kiss?It's the 3rd lucky on-water outcome for a dad saved after his heart stopped 3km offshore.24 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandSix-storey Auckland building evacuated after petrol scooter left running insideAbout 20 fire crew including a hazmat unit are on the scene after first reports at 4.45pm.23 Jun 06:32 AM
New Zealand'If in doubt, move out': Te Karaka cut off as torrential rain hits Gisborne againCivil Defence asks residents in low-lying areas not to wait for an official evacuation.23 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, residents evacuated, communities isolatedGisborne was almost completely isolated by flooding and slips.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Managed retreat': Should we stop building homes on flood plains or is there a better option?After Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland gears up to do better, writes Simon Wilson.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf life savers' wetsuits contaminated during flood rescuesLifeguards saved hundreds but ruined their wetsuits in the contamination.20 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandHiker rescued after Arthur’s Pass mudslideThe hiker's leg was trapped by a rock after the mudslide.18 Jun 04:53 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms possible for east coast of North IslandHeavy rain could cause flooding and damage to roads that are already fragile.17 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandCouncil proposes rates remission for up to two years for cyclone-damaged properties'We know that recovering from this disaster is going to take quite some time.'17 Jun 10:28 PM
New Zealand‘It hasn’t got easier’: Father of flood victim watched final moments before son's deathDaniel Mark Miller's body was found in a culvert in Wairau Valley.17 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldAt least 41 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school41 bodies have been recovered, including 38 students.17 Jun 07:22 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson rushed to hospital after three-car crash in South AucklandEmergency services attended the crash on Everglade Rd, Goodwood Heights about 1.24pm.15 Jun 01:58 AM
New ZealandAssault charges laid after central Whanganui crashThe incident occurred at the roundabout of Bell and Glasgow St shortly before midday.15 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council to begin talks with high-risk property owners this weekIt will take time to reach all of the thousands of storm-affected homes in Auckland.13 Jun 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe river 'hairpin' that sent 4.5m of water through and over homesDuncan McPhail's home of 40 years could be declared as unsafe to live. He has other ideas.12 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier sand dune collapse: Boy wasn't breathing, boy pulled out by car - reportsThe two boys, aged 12 and 14, are still in a critical condition at Starship Hospital.12 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island sand dune collapses and buries two boysThe boys were flown to hospital in a critical condition.11 Jun 07:49 AM
WorldLast reactor shut down at Ukraine's largest nuclear plantThe last reactor was put into cold shutdown on Thursday.10 Jun 10:38 AM
WorldFive killed in explosion at Turkish rocket factoryAn investigation has been launched into the cause of the fatal incident.10 Jun 08:34 AM
WorldTiger shark kills Russian swimmer in front of his father“We went to the beach to relax. My son was attacked by a shark, it happened in seconds."10 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandWoman taken to Christchurch Hospital after Kaitoke crashPower to 224 Powerco customers was cut as a result of the incident.09 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandTwo taken to Whanganui hospital following Kaitoke crashThe car involved in the crash caught fire after power lines fell onto it.08 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandFirefighters were not meeting their response target - so Fenz changed itFenz is blaming urban sprawl and traffic jams for slower response rate to attend blazes.07 Jun 04:13 AM
New ZealandRotorua teen named as victim in double fatal crashThe two-car crash happened on Sunday May 28.07 Jun 03:52 AM
New ZealandWhanganui East shed fire deemed suspiciousThe fire occurred around 2.45am on Tuesday.05 Jun 11:35 PM
New ZealandLead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldSignal error led to India train crash that killed more than 300The error led one train to wrongly change tracks.04 Jun 08:37 AM
New ZealandLucky escape for grandfather trapped by 'neck-deep' floodwatersFaint taillights in the dark led to 89-year-old man missing in a storm.03 Jun 09:12 AM
