WorldFrench Alps avalanches kill six skiers over weekendThree avalanches killed three off-piste skiers today, a day after similar incidents.11 Jan 08:08 PM
WorldTrio missing during Victoria bushfires found safeAt least 130 homes and 300,000ha have already been destroyed in Victoria.10 Jan 11:06 PM
WorldState of disaster as deadly bushfires rage across Victoria, three people missingA man, woman and child from Longwood East remain missing in the fire zone.09 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandPolice officer commended for bravery after rescuing family during Cyclone Gabrielle13 Dec 05:56 AM
WorldIndonesia grapples with food, medical shortages as Asia flood tolls riseMore than a million Indonesians have been displaced due to floods and landslides.09 Dec 12:09 AM
WorldWatch: 7.6 magnitude quake rocks Japan’s northern coast triggering tsunami wavesTsunami waves up to 70cm hit Aomori's coast before warnings were lifted.08 Dec 06:50 PM
WorldFirefighter killed, homes destroyed as bushfires rip through NSW and southeast QueenslandMore than 18 homes have now been confirmed destroyed on the Central Coast.07 Dec 11:30 PM
WorldSoutherly winds and storms threaten 20 uncontained fires across NSWAt least 12 homes on the Central Coast have been destroyed since Saturday.06 Dec 10:33 PM
WorldGoulburn River National Park bushfire burns 9000ha in NSW scorcherMore than 50 fires were burning across New South Wales on Saturday afternoon.06 Dec 07:32 AM
WorldFlood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka brace for more rainOver 800,000 Indonesians are displaced and more than 500 are still missing.04 Dec 07:46 PM
WorldFrustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aidThe recent floods and landslides across four Asian countries have killed more than 1500.03 Dec 07:25 PM
New ZealandCaravan hurled over car as tornado leaves trail of damage at campgroundA shed housing live electrical switchboards was destroyed by the tornado.03 Dec 03:50 AM
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WorldAsia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivorsWHO is sending rapid response teams and medical supplies into the region.01 Dec 05:29 PM
WorldThousands without shelter after flooding across Southeast AsiaIndonesia’s Sumatra island remains cut off, with looting reported amid aid delays.30 Nov 05:13 PM
WorldIndonesia, Thailand and Malaysia floods leave more than 400 deadMore than 270 people are still missing in Indonesia's Sumatra region.29 Nov 11:59 PM
WorldSri Lanka floods and landslides: Death toll hits 153 after Cyclone Ditwah More than 20,000 homes have been destroyed, displacing 108,000 people.29 Nov 08:26 PM
WorldMonsoon floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia leave more than 300 deadIn West Sumatra, at least 174 are dead and nearly 80 more people are missing.29 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandThe end of ‘Category 3’: Cyclone red zones to be phased outControversial labels placed over thousands of cyclone-hit properties to be phased out.26 Nov 11:17 PM
WorldResidents cut off as floods swamp southern ThailandAn aircraft carrier and helicopters are rescuing stranded residents.26 Nov 08:07 PM
WorldVolcano erupts in Ethiopia for first time in 12,000 yearsAsh from the blast has spread across Yemen, Oman, India and Pakistan.25 Nov 06:56 PM
AucklandAuckland couple take legal action over flood-damaged homeThe couple's court action is the first challenge to Auckland’s $1.2b buyouts.25 Nov 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReport supports push to make Brookfields Bridge between Napier and Hastings two lanesPlanning for a $35m-plus bridge is under way and a report supports it being two lanes.25 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldCameron calls for targeted prostate checksSamantha Cameron urged her husband to ask about prostate screening.24 Nov 12:37 AM
New ZealandRotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disastersThe family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'. 23 Nov 10:05 PM
WorldCyclone Fina leaves trail of damage across Northern TerritoryIt swept in on Saturday night between Darwin and the sparsely populated Tiwi Islands.23 Nov 06:23 PM
WorldVietnam floods kill 90 as heavy rain and landslides devastate provincesMore than 60 of the 90 deaths were in the mountainous Dak Lak province.23 Nov 05:41 PM
