PoliticsLetters: Storm drain for river floodsAs a solution to managing floods, the kind of storm drains used in LA could be an option.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow climate change is driving bigger NZ delugesClimate change has been driving a rise in big rainfall events around NZ, analysis reveals.23 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: It's not climate change, it's a climate crisisNZ is not a world-leader on the climate crisis and it's time we took it more seriously.30 May 05:00 PM
WorldScientists perplexed as tornadoes tear across United StatesThe US tied its record of 11 consecutive days with at least eight tornadoes each day.29 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Severe thunderstorm watch and chance of small tornadoSevere thunderstorms are expected in Northland, Auckland, and the Coromandel.01 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hopeThe town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandRiver flooded more than 1m deep near victim's propertyTorrent caused Westland river to carry largest volume of water in 15 years, local says.29 Mar 03:48 AM
New ZealandGrim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displacedA dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Wild weather moves north after washing out bridge, roads, cutting powerThe Waiho Bridge has been destroyed as a major autumn storm edges north.26 Mar 09:19 PM
New Zealand'This is another level': Man astonished at West Coast floodingOliver Harcus and his partner are currently stuck in a Franz Josef campground.26 Mar 08:19 AM
WorldSuffering in silence: 10 shocking world disastersA horrific disaster is unfolding in this tiny country - it's just one of many.02 Mar 07:13 PM
New ZealandPiha floods: Double dam and $45m tunnel among options sent to councilPiha residents asked to build "community resilience" and emergency plans.21 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldQueensland floods: Two bodies found in drainThe two young men were last seen entering floodwaters about 4am yesterday.05 Feb 05:45 AM
WorldTownsville floods:'My wife is going to drown with my child'Cops have been left clinging to trees, crocodiles and snakes wading down streets.04 Feb 01:58 AM
WorldCatastrophic floods predicted in North QueenslandOfficials are fearing totals of up to two metres of rainfall.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLetters: More funds needed for ParaparaWith too little money for repairs to the Parapara, more closures are likely, says a reader25 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas rain, but it's getting betterToday is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMopping up and moving on: Kaiaua a year on from devastating floodA year ago Kaiaua was devastated by a monster storm.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKnee deep: Hamilton homes evacuated after flash floodsWater started seeping, then pouring into the garage.02 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Flash flooding hits AucklandEmergency services are responding to reports of flooding as the wet weather sets in.25 Nov 01:53 AM
New ZealandBrazen thieves pinch steel from Hauraki Plains floodgatesBrazen thieves have been taking steel from Waikato Regional Council's floodgates.02 Nov 02:03 AM
EnvironmentFarmer and conservationist speaks at Whanganui AGMOwner of Blue Duck Station tells tales of adventure and adversity28 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldStorms wreak havoc with strong winds and rainMangkhut has hit with destructive winds, Florence has wreaked havoc with rain.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldFloods submerge Indian state KeralaRelentless monsoon floods have partially submerged the southern Indian state of Kerala.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsClimate change exacerbating infrastructure deficitGridlock, lost production and unaffordable housing are symptoms of infrastructure deficit.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTens of millions in storm insurance claimsNorthland claims share of five of the 11 biggest storm related payouts in recent years.01 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly 1863 storms some of NZ's worstSome of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.11 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTragic past of coach who led boys into caveFootball coach trapped deep in a Thai cave has lived a tragic life and cheated death.06 Jul 09:29 PM
New ZealandWatch: Manawatū River floods after heavy rainThe swollen river overflowed, flooding a construction site.13 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandWatch: Jetties at risk as swollen Gisborne river carries debrisGisborne resident says farming community is banding together as more rain wreaks havoc.11 Jun 09:14 PM
New ZealandPaul Te Kira talks about surviving the Tolaga Bay floodsPaul Te Kira talks about surviving the Tolaga Bay floods by climbing onto his roof with his family. / Alan GibsonWatch06 Jun 12:16 AM
New ZealandTolaga Bay FloodingTolaga Bay farmer Mel Story talks about the effect of the weekend floods on his property.Watch05 Jun 06:18 AM
New ZealandTwo families homeless, others isolated as logs hit East Coast bridgesEnvironmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.05 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandStorm leaves Papamoa roads closed and new homes cut off by waterThe extent of the damage to homes is unknown as access is cut off by the floodwater.04 Jun 07:55 PM
