Natural Disasters
Five dead and many injured in Iran earthquake
We head to Pakistan, where our correspondent Kaswar Klasra is monitoring news and events from the wider region. Audio
Afghanistan: disease prompts fear that earthquake toll will rise
To Afghanistan now where survivors of last week's earthquake struggle to find food and shelter - and now authorites fear outbreaks of diseases such as cholera. Nathan talked with our correspondent in… Audio
Afghanistan quake: Many children feared dead in disaster
Doctors in Afghanistan say many children may have been killed in Wednesday's earthquake, while the death toll is expected to rise.
Death toll rising after earthquake in Afghanistan
Harrowing stories of death and injury are emerging from some of the poorest and most remote regions of Afghanistan, following yesterday's earthquake which has killed at least one thousand people… Audio
Thousands of homes destroyed by earthquake in Afghanistan
The earthquake that struck Afghanistan on Wednesday is a major setback for an area already facing a major humanitarian crisis. The population is mostly impoverished, and experiencing chronic… Audio
Afghanistan earthquake: At least 920 people killed and 600 wounded, officials say
A powerful earthquake has killed at least 920 people and left hundreds more injured in Afghanistan, Taliban officials say.
The warning you might get before the next big quake
Five seconds warning could be enough to take action to protect yourself in a major shake. Does New Zealand need an earthquake early warning system? Audio
Kāpiti Coast chaos as tornadoes take roofs, down trees
There was chaos on the Kapiti Coast today after tornados ripped through - tearing rooves of houses and knocking trees down.
About five properties in Waikanae Beach were damaged, with at least two… Video, Audio
'You look at the farm now and you think, what flood?' - Ashburton one year on
Farmers hit hard by the Ashburton floods say their farms have recovered well and in some cases their pastures are better than before.
Tongan volcanic eruption, flooding cut Tower profit to $2.9m
The Tongan volcanic eruption and rogue weather have dealt a major blow to Tower's half-year profit.
Ministry of Education office fails seismic assessment
The Ministry of Education's head office in Bowen Street in Wellington closed yesterday after it was revealed it met only 25 per cent of the criteria under the new guidelines for seismic assessment… Audio
Matatā: The town that had to retreat
A massive landslide swamped part of the Bay of Plenty town of Matatā in 2005. Seventeen years on, the managed retreat process is finally coming to an end. Audio
Woman worried for safety after her home was damaged by tornado
A first home owner from Levin says she feels unsafe in her house, after it was severely damaged by Friday's tornado. Wild weather tore through the Horowhenua district on Friday morning, damaging… Audio
'Little happy home scenario' shattered by Levin tornado
People are nervously waiting for their tornado-damaged homes in Levin to be assessed, with the mayor expecting the damage count from Friday's storm to rise.
Horowhenua: Calculating the cost of cleanup after wild weather
Residents of Horowhenua are assessing cleanup costs of a surprise tornado that destroyed homes, power lines and trees. Friday's wild weather left several families homeless and a number of houses… Audio
Emergency text system to send national test tonight
Don't panic when your phone starts buzzing with an emergency message later today.
Woman killed by falling tree in Cambridge storm
A woman has died after being crushed by a falling tree that she was sheltering under during a freakish storm in the Waikato town of Cambridge.
The oak toppled in high winds this morning. Arborists… Video, Audio
Levin littered with debris after wild storm hits in early morning
Levin has been left to deal with a trail of destruction after a wild storm ripped through the town this morning.
Rooves lifted off homes - debris scattered - schools closed and power lines left… Video, Audio
Levin tradie chipping in with emergency repairs
Dozens of buildings have been damaged by wild weather in Levin this morning.
Local tradie Ethan Yeow has been chipping in with emergency repairs this morning.
He spoke to Midday Report's Māni… Audio
Crops destroyed in hailstorm near Levin
The tornado and hail storm in Levin has ruined crops.
Woodhaven Gardens has about 2500 acres of outdoor growing space, and company director Jay Clark spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
