The first full day of winter brought wild weather across North America and the threat of storms in Britain.

The disaster relief system in the Philippines collapsed in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, President Benigno Aquino admitted.

In the days after the super typhoon killed thousands, 3rd Degree reporter Paula Penfold and producer Eugene Bingham travelled to the Philippines.

In front of the mansion that Imelda Marcos built to store the glittering keepsakes of her life, workmen were slowly clearing the debris and sweeping away mounds of mud.

Devastation in Philippines highlights urgency of Warsaw summit to pave the way for an agreement to bring down global emissions.

Since the typhoon hit, Danny Estember has been hiking for three hours on the round-trip into the mountains each day to obtain what he can only hope is clean water for his five daughters and two sons.

People swept dirt from the pews and wiped clean the mud-covered, ornate tile floors of a church. The sound of hammers hitting nails and the buzzing of chain saws reverberated in the streets. Debris was piled on corners and set ablaze.

Close your eyes and hold your breath, and you could imagine you are in a normal sports stadium. You hear a ball bouncing and the children's cheers echoing under the cavernous dome.

A street appeal and an open air concert are planned for next week in a bid to raise money for the typhoon stricken Philippines.

The rusting white truck began its grim journey shortly after 10.30am under the growing heat of a tropical sun.

June and Ben McOmish received the phone call thousands of anxious parents across the world would have wanted to hear yesterday.

Terrified workers at one of the Philippines' major airports described how they were forced to climb out of windows to escape being killed as the strongest typhoon in history swept across their nation and claimed the lives of up to 10,000 people.

Six people have been injured, including a woman who was struck by lightning outside her home, as wild weather lashed New South Wales yesterday.

Northern Europe is cleaning up after a deadly, fierce storm tore across northern Europe, causing 500,000 homes to lose power and mass transport disruption.

Strong winds have again caused flight delays and cancellations at Wellington Airport.

A Tauranga man is hoping to make it home in time for his delayed 21st birthday celebration today after wild winds prevented him leaving Wellington yesterday.

When branches came through her open driver's window Emma Gates slammed on her brakes, stopped in the middle of the road and crouched under her steering wheel.

It was a battle by everyman heroes against everything the weather and terrain could throw at them.

A major thunder and lightning show is playing out over Wellington, reportedly causing flash flooding through the city.

A Christchurch wildlife park is in mourning after a much-loved ostrich died in Tuesday's storm.

The wintry blast that has caused havoc around the country is easing its icy grip but forecasters warn more of the same is on the way.

Flights and ferries resume services in and out of Wellington, as the country copes with a cold snap that cut power to thousands.