DoC delays new Great Walk by further 12 months
Storms, supply issues have hampered the Hump Ridge track's inclusion.
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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.
Hawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in homes welcome National's cyclone Ombudsman
The Prime Minister has suggested the move would add another layer of bureaucracy.
Hawke's Bay farmer rapt to move out of Category 3; others still fighting ahead of deadline
'I said to them, well I shouldn't be in Category 3.'
Powerful Typhoon Saola makes landfall in China
Trading on Hong Kong’s stock market is suspended and hundreds of people are stranded.
Wettest winter in 100 years: Marlborough’s record rainfall revealed year on from state of emergency
Rainfall report released almost a year after devastating weather thrashed South Island.
Exclusive details: Auckland Council, Govt to unveil $1b-plus flood buyout
But payouts for multi-million-dollar clifftop mansions could be capped.
Where to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summer
DoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.
Deadly floodwaters hit Mexico, California braces for first tropical storm in 84 years
Hilary is the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years.
Southern California warned of rare tropical storm
Extreme flooding, mudslides and even tornadoes are expected.
Letters: Cold comfort from Greens’ healthy homes grant
OPINION: Plus letters on outward migration, vaping, platitudes, billboards, and justice.
Amanda Singleton: Cruel mental toll of flood events
OPINION: 'The aftermath of these extreme events leaves scars.'
Editorial: Tragic lessons from Hawaiian inferno
OPINION: Every disaster is an opportunity to learn and prepare, our editorial says.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
US storms: 2 dead, flights cancelled, 1.1m without power
Storms spread, with tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states.
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Strong winds and snow: Freezing conditions sweep up NZ, closing roads
Some drivers are being advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.
'The road has now collapsed': The residents who fear they'll be cut off
Auckland Transport says the slip is still moving, hindering a fix.
Northern Hemisphere's summer of 'global boiling' - and what it means for NZ
The Northern Hemisphere is sweltering through an unprecedented summer. What can NZ expect?
Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
Beleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from Gabrielle
The embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.
Tornado damage to Pfizer plant may create drug shortages
North Carolina plant produces drugs that are injected or through an IV.
South Korea storm death toll rises to 40
Heavy downpours are lashing South Korea as rescue workers search for survivors.
'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?
Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?
Three years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claims
Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.
Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event
The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.
Hawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victims
The Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.