World Floods probe to hear desperate final phone callAn inquiry will hear the distressing final phone calls of a mother and son killed in the Queensland floods.18 Apr 02:18 AM
WorldHoneymooning couple attract disastersA honeymooning pair claim to have run into not one, but six natural disasters as they followed their itinerary around the globe.05 Apr 10:29 PM
WorldTrans-Tasman disasters bring new tourism bondThe Christchurch earthquake has generated new cooperation between Australian and New Zealand tourism authorities, with New Zealand offered a free platform to pitch for business at Australia’s major annual tourism trade show.29 Mar 05:31 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain could cause flooding tonight and tomorrowPeople in northern and eastern areas of the North Island are being advised to take precautions as heavy rains threaten to sweep across those regions tonight and tomorrow, with a possibility of flooding in coastal and low-lying areas.21 Mar 04:44 AM
WorldPrince moved by story of boy's courageA deeply moved Prince William has met the family of Queensland floods hero Jordan Rice.20 Mar 08:20 PM
BusinessAustralia: The Great Shrinking LandIn a rare moment of unity, Australia's political leaders joined to mourn the victims of a catastrophic summer.08 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Shoes allegedly stolen from flood-damaged Auckland homeA person was caught on camera allegedly stealing shoes from a flood-damaged Onehunga home. Video / SuppliedWatch07 Feb 09:56 PM
WorldA blue day helps to raise the spiritsThe Bruce Highway south of Cairns is a road to hope and despair.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWilma departs leaving big clean upFormer tropical cyclone Wilma is now well clear of the North Island, heading quickly out into the Pacific Ocean but leaving a big clean up operation for the island and high winds forecast for the rest of NZ.29 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandWelfare shelters set up in NorthlandTemporary welfare shelters have been set up in Northland to house about 70 people, after tropical cyclone Wilma battered the upper North Island overnight. People from Kaeo through to Kawakawa have evacuated from their homes due to rising29 Jan 12:21 AM