Woman dead after being struck by lightning
A Melbourne woman in her 20s has died overnight in hospital after being hit by lightning
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Climate change could overwhelm sewer systems
Much of NZ's sewer networks aren't designed for the potential impacts of climate change.
Did a space storm add to Auckland's fuel crisis?
Geomagnetic storms could be corroding underground pipes, researchers say.
The Big Read: Our slow-moving disaster
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Deadly storm: 3 killed as Ophelia batters Ireland
Ex-hurricane Ophelia has led to the deaths of three people as trees fall on two cars.
Climate change a 'key' factor in migration
Climate change a bigger migration factor than income and freedom combined, NZ study finds.
Hurricane Maria has dreaded 'pinhole eye' centre
The latest Category 5 hurricane to batter the Caribbean has a rare and terrifying feature.
Mean and menacing: Hurricane Maria
Images of monster Category 5 hurricanes from space are hard to stop staring at.
Hurricane Maria grows, threatens battered Caribbean
Hurricane Maria grew into a Category 3 storm with forecasters warning it's likely to grow.
Irma holds 1.5m in dark
About 1.5 million homes and businesses in Florida and Georgia remain without power.
Irma: 'It was end-of-the-world times'
Flooding, power failures and wholesale destruction were Irma's legacy.
More than 100 Kiwis in Hurricane Irma's path
More than 100 Kiwis are in the path of Hurricane Irma as it tears through the Caribbean.
300km/h winds smash into Caribbean coast
Hurricane Irma has hit the Caribbean coast as it approaches Florida.
Hurricane Irma strengthens to Category 4
It's more likely that Hurricane Irma will affect the US with maximum wind of 209km/h.
Hurricane Irma strengthens, on way to US
Barely a week after Hurricane Harvey, Americans watch the progress of another storm.
Warm but wet spring looking likely
New Zealand has a high chance of seeing warmer than average temperatures this spring.
Deadly twister tore track through Hamilton
Tornado killed three people and wrecked houses 69 years ago today.
Tragedy on the mountain: Should lives have been saved?
Documents reveal a decision that raises the question: could death toll have been lower.
Rainiest July? Not quite
Auckland weather in July was nasty, but it's a long way off the rainiest July on record.
Drivers warned 'be careful' as roads open
Otago roads have started to reopen but police say drivers still need to be cautious.
Rain and showers expected to ease
Today's weather is looking better, although some warnings remain in place
Antarctic storm: 'Like living in a wind tunnel'
Scott Base staff spent the weekend locked down in furious "Condition-1" weather.
Temperatures plunge as snowstorms roll in
Tomorrow's Interislander sailings have been canned as snow falls in the South.
Ian Fuller: Water, water everywhere
As climate changes, so does the frequency and magnitude of floods and droughts.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Replanting Cooks Beach for Captain Cook Celebrations
Planting stops beach erosion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Higher seas may force NZ towns to retreat
Some coastal communities may have to be pulled back in the face of sea level rise.
Donna sending heavy rain for week's end
Cyclone Donna is deteriorating but will still bring heavy rain to parts of New Zealand.
Cyclone Donna: Who's next in firing line?
With ferocious 260km/h winds Donna has reached Category 5 storm status.