WorldSuper Typhoon slams into PhilippinesSuper Typhoon Megi has killed 10 people in the Philippines, creating a wasteland of fallen trees in the north and sending thousands scrambling to safety in near-zero visibility.18 Oct 05:15 AM
New ZealandFlooded roads leave Gisborne virtually isolatedHeavy rain has left Gisborne virtually cut off, with surface flooding closing roads and forcing the evacuation of homes.13 Oct 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Extreme caution' urged as heavy rains persistHeavy rain is lashing the North Island's East Coast, leaving dozens of homes without power and closing rural schools and roads.13 Oct 07:16 AM
New ZealandHomes evacuated as rain lashes Gisborne regionSchools have closed, houses are without power and homes have been evacuated as rain continues to lash the Gisborne region.13 Oct 02:33 AM
WorldBrisbane, Gold Coast hit by floodsStorms have dumped tonnes of water on to Queensland in the last three days.11 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandTree branch crushes truck, driver cut freeA driver was trapped today after heavy winds blew a large tree branch on to his truck.11 Oct 05:49 AM
New ZealandFreezing winds and snow expected across countryAnother wintry blast is on its way and expected to hit NZ tomorrow.08 Oct 11:47 PM
New ZealandFlood fears ease in Nelson, wet weather moves northThe rain has eased in Nelson and Marlborough but bad weather looms over the lower North Island.30 Sep 04:45 AM
New ZealandWaikato prepares for floodsWaikato is preparing for floods as heavy rain threatens to push already-swollen rivers past their limits.28 Sep 11:41 PM
New ZealandStadium Southland claim approvedStadium Southland organisers have adopted the slogan "Game on 2012" after having a multi-million dollar insurance claim for their collapsed roof accepted today.28 Sep 02:43 AM
Opinion<i>Weather Watch</i>: Sunny start to daylight savingSunday saw one of the best starts to daylight saving that I've seen in years. Not only did both the North and South Island take the national high with 24 degrees in Napier and Kaikoura, but several other centres also climbed into the 20s in26 Sep 04:21 AM
New ZealandFront due to hit South Island as northern areas calmA new front is set to cross the South Island bringing gale-force winds.23 Sep 09:27 PM
New ZealandDoC calls for volunteers for whale refloatHowling winds up to 100kmh are hampering efforts to rescue 24 surviving whales on a beach in the Far North.23 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandZebra born in Auckland stormThe recent severe weather may have played a part in the birth of a zebra at Auckland Zoo.23 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandAttempt to refloat whales tomorrowA large pod of pilot whales stranded on a Far North beach will hopefully be refloated tomorrow.23 Sep 02:02 AM
New Zealand24 stranded whales survive nightSurviving pilot whales from a stranded pod may have to be refloated at a more sheltered bay.22 Sep 09:22 PM
