Coromandel communities party in the streets as vital highway link reopens for Xmas
The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
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The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
'Pretty sure he was dead': 4-month-old survives being sucked up and thrown by tornado
The child’s father tried to grab the bassinet but it was spun up into the twister.
Two Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornado
The school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.
Luxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'
The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.
Wet start to summer, week ahead 'a little bit messier'
"We’re about 36mm from the wettest year on record."
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing
Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.
Weather: Three thunderstorm warnings for Canterbury, South Island to shiver
Three big storms are rolling across the region.
Record winds whip Western Europe, millions without power in fatal Storm Ciarán
At least seven people died as Storm Ciarán swept through the continent.
Atmospheric rivers: What climate change means for NZ's biggest rainmakers
What will moisture-laden 'atmospheric rivers' look like at the end of this century?
Mexico security authorities raise hurricane death toll to 39
Hundreds of families have been awaiting word from their loved ones.
Schooling disrupted for thousands of students in Vanuatu
More than 15,000 students affected after the destruction of classrooms by cyclone.
Hurricane Otis: Families hunt for loved ones out of touch
Residents joined together by neighbourhood using online messaging platforms.
North Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seas
The worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.
Vanuatu Prime Minister surveys cyclone damage from the air
More than 10,000 households have been affected by Cyclone Lola.
Authorities left 'reeling' after Hurricane Otis batters Mexico
Hurricane Otis ripped through Mexico as a powerful Category 5 storm, ravaging the region.
What is Tropical Cyclone Lola’s path? MetService keeps eye on storm over Vanuatu
New Zealand's north may feel some of the winds generated by cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Lola strengthens to category 4
The cyclone is expected to hit Vanuatu's second largest city, Luganville, at midday.
'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecasting
An internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.
Niwa warns of strong cyclones coming to Pacific
The weather agency expects nine to 14 cyclones this season.
Coromandel tourism 'NZ's worst performer'
Hauraki-Coromandel visitor revenue, including cash and online spending, is down $90m.
Heavy showers, thunderstorms approach as strong winds buffet country
Auckland will see fresh southwesterlies on Tuesday, a partly cloudy day with showers.
DoC delays new Great Walk by further 12 months
Storms, supply issues have hampered the Hump Ridge track's inclusion.
Wild weather on yesterday's last Interislander crossing
Wild weather on the 11am Aratere Interislander ferry crossing yesterday, sailing from Picton to Wellington. Video / Ethan Yeow
Auckland in firing line for thunderstorms this evening
Auckland is in for an unsettled first week of the school holidays.
Live: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underway
Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.
Libya flooding death toll soars to 11,300, 10,100 reported missing
A UN official said that most casualties could have been avoided.
'Any sort of rain': First-home buyers lament flooded newbuild property every rainfall
Developer Precise Homes is blaming Auckland's historically-high rainfall.
Focus: Recovery efforts start in Libya after thousands killed in floods
The death toll in Libya's floods tops 5300, with thousands still missing and fears of a humanitarian crisis. Video / AP
2000 people feared dead in devastating Libya flooding
Mediterranean storm Daniel has broken dams and swept away entire neighbourhoods.
El Niño incoming: NZ’s climate to take ‘rapid turn’ within weeks
We're about to get a taste of the drier summer much of NZ will experience under El Niño.
Death toll from fierce storms and flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria rises
Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of seven more people.