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Fears grow that Texas floods death toll could surge
The Texas floods have left 110 dead, with more than 170 still missing.
Texas floods claim over 100 lives, search for 160+ missing continues
Kerr County suffered the most damage, with at least 94 dead.
Landslide hits well-known Island Bay house
The house features a boat and a sea-patterned mural on the garage door.
68 confirmed dead as Texas flash floods hit county, including riverside summer camp
The Guadalupe River surged by 8m, reaching treetops and cabin roofs.
Craig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation
OPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.
650 properties assessed after damaging floods in Nelson and Tasman
A number of homes in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough are now uninhabitable.
'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ
'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'
MetService concedes Cyclone Gabrielle red weather warning could've come sooner
The decision was influenced by Hawke’s Bay hydrologists, who opposed the warning.
Drone rescues stranded man during flood in China
New York Times: The drone, typically for spraying, lifted the man from a roof to safety.
'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later
The pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.
'Highly uncertain': MetService chief on Cyclone Gabrielle forecast challenges
Chris Noble explained MetService's warning process: outlooks, watches, and warnings.
Weather warnings under scrutiny: Inquest into Auckland flood fatalities
Coroner Erin Woolley will assess the timeliness of warnings and emergency responses.
'Felt like a cyclone': Residents reel as possible tornado hits West Harbour
Trees fell on homes as 100km/h winds ripped through the area.
'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floods
Many homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.
Rescuers race to reach tourist who fell into Indonesian volcano ravine
More than 50 rescuers were dispatched, with plans to deploy a helicopter.
Greek island of Chios in state of emergency as wildfires rage
Nearly 200 firefighters are battling the blazes, with 170 reinforcements arriving.
Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance
The capital is facing heftier price rises on already higher insurance premiums.
$175k in costs awarded in $10 million Auckland mansion stoush
Ningfei Du was refunded his $1m deposit for the Remuera home.
Engineer called in as project to reopen Shine Falls begins
The track will stay closed until safety is confirmed, DoC says.
Manga prophecy sparks flight cancellations to Japan amid quake fears
Flight sales from key Asian markets to Japan have declined due to the manga.
Hurricane Erick hits Mexico, leaves destruction and flooding in wake
Residents cleared debris and drained flooded streets after the storm.
Air NZ resumes Bali flights after volcanic ash disruption
One Kiwi due to fly home yesterday must now wait till Saturday, she says.
'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzz
A large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.
Air NZ flights cancelled, passengers stranded as Indonesian volcano erupts
Air NZ cancelled flights due to ash from Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki.
Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods
Cyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.
Hawke's Bay councils win gongs for cyclone recovery initiatives
Three councils were together recognised for a ground-breaking high-risk properties buyout.
Lyttelton homes evacuated after landslide
At least one house was hit, emergency crews seen going door-to-door.