PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLive Q&A: Is extreme weather the new normal in NZ? Our experts explainClimate scientist Nathanael Melia and science journo Jamie Morton answer your questions.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Latest on Tairāwhiti GisborneProperties in Gisborne being assessed for storm damage, people asked to save water.14 Feb 08:29 PM
New ZealandLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandWatch: Frightening moment bridge bends, breaks away from road in seconds"We noticed the bridge bowing. I thought 's**t' it's going to go!"14 Feb 05:15 PM
New ZealandLive: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slipChris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’14 Feb 03:47 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Body found washed up on Hawke’s Bay beachHawke’s Bay authorities, meanwhile, are struggling to cope with Cyclone Gabrielle impacts.14 Feb 08:58 AM
New Zealand‘Lost everything’: Muriwai resident's home destroyed in major slipAuckland woman distressed and in shock after losing her home in the storm last night.14 Feb 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under waterHardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.14 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Waiheke Island cut offSlips have caused road closures and there is no power at Matiatia Ferry Terminal.14 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Crying, screaming': Tree smashes into family home, missing children by metres'I just knew that my kids were upstairs and I just needed to get to them.'13 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cutsTens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.13 Feb 09:40 PM
New Zealand‘We are totally cut off’: Gisborne Mayor, all roads in and out of region closedGisborne mayor pleads for residents to save water and limit travel.13 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandWatch: Carnage on Coromandel - 'entire region is shut down'Matthew Davison was trying to reach Hahei but was met with devastation across Coromandel.13 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: East Coast prepares for severe weather, families evacuated, roads floodedPeople on the East Coast have begun evacuations in preparation for more bad weather.13 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Just the beginning' - Gabrielle's eye on NZ: Heavy winds, monster waves; thousands without powerThe whole of the North Island was put under a tranche of weather warnings yesterday.12 Feb 09:13 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.12 Feb 05:22 PM
New ZealandBrunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to closeAll Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.12 Feb 05:28 AM
New ZealandDisabled man’s house wrecked in floods, much-needed modifications ruinedJonathan Ross has lost housing modifications and medical equipment in the floods.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTropical Cyclone Gabrielle: What is a category 3 storm?Expect severe gales, destructive winds and monster waves.10 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandWhy this storm could be worse: High winds to cause power cuts, downed trees, more slips and surgesAuthorities warn strong winds pose higher risk of power cuts, downed trees than last time.09 Feb 01:08 AM
New Zealand'One of the most serious storms forecast for NZ this century': New Cyclone Gabrielle warningGabrielle could strike the upper North Island as early as Friday, forecasters warn.08 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandLuxury $10 million cliff-top mansion red-stickered; more bad weather aheadThe iconic property, sold for a whopping $10 million, is wobbling after a deadly slip.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Very traumatic': 276 red-stickered homes; Auckland mayor on phase two of recoveryAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced the next step in the region's flood recovery.06 Feb 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Concerning trend for upper North Island': MetService warns of potential cycloneMetService says this week should be cooler than the sweltering and humid heat of late.06 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandPhotos reveal Greymouth tornado damage, firefighters up all night after twister strikesMany homes in Cobden had broken windows, lifted-up roofs and complete sheds gone.05 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandInternal storm: Brown facing flak over flood review - as more rain set to hit AucklandFormer Police Commissioner Mike Bush has been appointed to head the review.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTasman, West Coast motorists warned amid slips and flooding not to travel unless 'absolutely essential'Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.05 Feb 07:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking aerial video shows gaping hole where Coromandel roadway once stoodAmateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.05 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandDetails released for $100k review into Auckland's emergency flood responseFormer Police Commissioner Mike Bush has been appointed to head the review.05 Feb 04:41 AM
New Zealand‘My son is scared of rain now’: Family flees home that’s flooded twice in daysAmit Bhardwaj's family are living in uncertainty after their rental got swamped.03 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandUnknown how many Aucklanders displaced by floodsHundreds have so far asked for assistance to find somewhere to live.02 Feb 06:17 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': The incredible graph that shows just how wet January was in the City of SailsCentral Auckland experienced over 45 per cent of its yearly rainfall in just one month.02 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Tamaki Drive still shut by slipsTamaki Drive remains shut but the alternate route to get to town, Ngapipi Rd is now open.01 Feb 10:15 PM
