New ZealandCivil Defence tests $18m alarm systemOnly a third of New Zealand's phone would have received the emergency alert test.25 Nov 08:04 PM
New ZealandQuake alerts: phone test this weekendUsers can expect to hear a loud, penetrating sound, and a notification23 Nov 05:31 PM
New ZealandEmergency alert you can't ignoreLatest tool to warn of civil defence emergencies sends mobiles a messages.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGood morning! It's your 1.32am Civil Defence alert testCivil Defence send 1.32am warning texts - then texts to apologise at 3am.03 Oct 05:45 PM
New ZealandIs disaster prep only for the privileged?We're constantly told to prepare for disaster - but what if we can't afford to?25 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandElection 2017: Parties share science, hazard policiesWhere do political parties stand on science funding and natural hazards?23 Aug 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Days to drain': Rain eases but floodwaters remainPeople are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.23 Jul 01:07 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence to evacuees: Don't go home yetEvacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again22 Jul 10:46 AM
New ZealandWinter storm chaos: What you need to knowA nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.21 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandScientists reveal Auckland's explosive historyAuckland's volcanic past has been pieced back together, revealing explosive surprises.17 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandBig Read: Six years on from CTV disasterCoroner made recommendations to improve response to future disasters. What's happened?28 Jun 07:22 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence review details announcedThe review will take a "fresh look" at Civil Defence legislation.02 Jun 01:47 AM
New Zealand4.0 earthquake hits WaipukurauA "moderate" earthquake which struck Waipukurau last night was felt across Hawke's Bay.19 May 09:35 AM
New ZealandHere we go again: North Island braces for Cyclone DonnaEntire North Island in firing line as ex-cyclone merges with a low from the Tasman Sea.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuake report: Civil Defence can do betterA new report finds room for improvement in Civil Defence's Kaikoura Earthquake response.04 May 04:32 AM
New ZealandKiwis better off making their own emergency kitsMost kits lacked basic items and were pricier than making your own, the watchdog found.27 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandCullen in Tauranga to discuss flood probeFormer Finance Minister visits Bay to sort out terms of reference and makeup of panel.19 Apr 04:44 AM
New ZealandBig cleanup after cyclone roars throughIt came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery begins in WhakataneThe Whakatane District Council has provided a full update on the area after Cyclone Cook.14 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandCyclone Cook: Riders on the stormCyclone Cook has been one gnarly Easter egg for surfers, offering nine-foot waves today.14 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandHolidaymakers return to CoromandelOnly one major route now open on peninsula.14 Apr 12:18 AM
New ZealandOfficials defend Cyclone Cook warningsAucklanders were left wondering if the big storm was a fizzer but others felt its force.13 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandRivers still pose flooding threatFire and police are dealing with calls to flooding, downed trees and power lines.13 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandAuckland: Were the warnings overkill?Were cyclone warnings in Auckland scaremongering? Or is it better to be prepared?13 Apr 06:23 AM
New ZealandLive: Cyclone Cook - 'slinking' down the South IslandWild weather heads south: winds pick up in lower North Island; rain falls in Christchurch13 Apr 01:26 AM
New ZealandCyclone Cook puts ferries on high alertFerry passengers told not to panic, after comparisons with storm that sank the Wahine12 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandBig storm: What you need to knowHere are the latest weather updates, region by region as Cyclone Cook bears down.12 Apr 07:28 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Wall breach: Woman warned authoritiesShe says she rang to say the bank wasn't going to hold (made with funding from NZ On Air).11 Apr 06:34 PM
New ZealandRotorua braces for more flooding, slipsTime to get out your gumboots and umbrellas with wet weather on the way.11 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandExtra aid for flooding victimsThe flooding in Bay of Plenty has bee classified as "medium-scale adverse event".10 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandRelief that house still standing, but anger at councilWith only minutes to evacuate, Ryan Topperwien tried to secure his most precious items.10 Apr 11:40 PM
New ZealandCut off: Not enough power to boil eggAs the rest of Auckland moves on from Cyclone Debbie, houses in Kawakawa Bay struggle.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents in 'dry zones' granted accessSome Eastern Bay of Plenty residents will be given brief access to their homes today.08 Apr 08:39 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe in for a soggy 10-day waitA breach in a stopbank of the Rangitaiki River was closed at 11pm last night.07 Apr 07:46 PM
