WorldLandslide leaves up to a dozen missing on Italian islandHeavy rainfall triggered landslides that destroyed buildings.26 Nov 04:17 PM
New ZealandThe end of low interest rates, numbers on gang list surge & landslides hamper Indonesian rescuers | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 November, 2022Scammers siphon millions from Kiwis, low interest rates a thing of the past and wild weather warnings are in place in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Nov 06:30 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure: Breaking down barriers to sustainable successOur approach to infrastructure is not working, so what do we need to do differently?21 Nov 03:59 PM
OpinionMatthew Birchall: We can’t be naive about the risks to infrastructureSuccess means getting projects done well.21 Nov 03:59 PM
Talanoa'It was like a shotgun blast directly into the sky' - NIWA marine geologistThe Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano is the largest eruption ever recorded on Earth.21 Nov 12:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Houses flooded in Canterbury forest townHouses and streets flooded in Canterbury Peel forest town. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Nov 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Trapped': Fears new $90m interchange fails to offer tsunami escape pathsMaps warn that few places are safe from a significant tsunami but escape is limited.09 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand4 out of 5 households unprepared for disaster - Stats NZWellington was the most prepared.27 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandHunga eruption: NZ team finds new activity at nearby volcanoesHunga has quietened after its monster blast, but activity's increased at nearby volcanoes.19 Oct 11:27 PM
New Zealand5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New ZealandMore than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.13 Oct 04:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFears increased seismic risk won't end well for building ownersNew hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.05 Oct 04:00 PM
World'Deeply anguished': 10 mountaineers killed in Himalayan avalancheThe trainee mountaineers were swept away on a peak in the Gangotri range.04 Oct 08:19 PM
New ZealandAfter 700 quakes, what happens next at restless Taupō supervolcano?It's possible unrest at Taupō supervolcano could rumble on through summer, scientists say.01 Oct 07:43 PM
WorldHurricane Ian leaves dozens dead as focus goes on rescue and recoveryPowerful storm terrorised millions, caused 30 deaths in Florida, Cuba and North Carolina.01 Oct 06:36 PM
New ZealandHundreds report feeling 4.7 magnitude quake northeast of GreymouthA 4.7 magnitude earthquake has hit the West Coast region overnight.26 Sep 04:45 PM
TalanoaHuge Tongan volcano reveals special atmospheric waveThe atmospheric wave, theorised but never proven, has eluded detection for 85 years.21 Sep 01:28 AM
New ZealandFamily makes last-minute dash to see dying Nan, gets stuck in dangerous slipThe Taranaki whanau say they are lucky to be alive.20 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's quiet supervolcano explained: What's going on beneath Taupō?For the first time, GeoNet has raised the volcanic alert level at Taupō. Should we worry?20 Sep 03:52 AM
New ZealandSubduction zone secrets: Is this how NZ forecasts 'megaquakes'?Scientists may have new way to forecast mega-quakes in big-risk Hikurangi Subduction Zone.17 Sep 11:13 PM
WorldAt least three dead after magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Papua New GuineaThe extent of damage remains unclear.11 Sep 02:46 AM
WorldMajor fires wreak havoc in California, force residents to fleeFires burn out of control across the US state.08 Sep 04:54 AM
WorldChina earthquake deaths rise to 74 as anger over strict lockdown growsAt least 26 people are still missing.07 Sep 07:29 AM
World'I was really scared': At least seven dead after powerful quake in ChinaThe 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous area in Sichuan province.05 Sep 08:45 AM
World'Climate catastrophe': Pakistan flooding deaths pass 1000'We are at the moment at the ground zero of the front line of extreme weather events.'28 Aug 09:05 AM
WorldChina heatwave: 'Most extreme heat event in world history'China is experiencing a heatwave causing potential chaos and food shortages.27 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 22 August, 2022 Big clean-up lies ahead in storm aftermath, Capital prepares for another protest and hopes a wage change will help get more overseas staff into New Zealand in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Aug 06:34 PM
New ZealandFlooding on State Highway 10 north of KāeoFlooding on State Highway 10 north of Kāeo. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Aug 01:36 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 17 August, 2022Labour MP Gaurav Sharma remains under threat of expulsion, 'atmospheric river' hits South and Scott Morrison's 'bizarre' ministerial self-appointments in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Aug 07:21 PM
New ZealandFocus: Fog blankets Auckland while winter blast brings big chillFog continues to blanket Auckland while heavy snow warnings have been put in place across the South Island as a cold blast sweeps up Aotearoa. Video / George Heard / NZ HeraldWatch08 Aug 12:57 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 4 August, 2022 The big question around our plan to tackle climate change, friendly fire at parliament and brazen building site thieves risking lives in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Aug 07:33 PM
World'I thought the ground would open up': Strong quake shakes PhilippinesThe 7-magnitude quake prompted many in the capital to run outdoors.27 Jul 04:37 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Flood fears prompt evacuations in DunedinAn evacuation centre has opened at Dunedin North Intermediate School.26 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandTsunami database shows monster waves and settlements lost to seaAn entire Māori pā was washed out to sea in one of New Zealand's worst tsunami.07 Jul 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary-Jane Daly: Shaking off EQC's troublesOPINION: Departing chair says Earthquake Commission has gained stability and resilience.03 Jul 05:00 PM