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Cyclone victim estimates land value dropped $1m - yet rates bill the same
'The land is worth around $300,000 to $400,000, if that, and they are rating us on $1.4m.'
Survivor pulled from rubble after 90 hours trapped as Myanmar quake toll hits 2700
The earthquake in Myanmar has killed at least 2719 people, with 441 still missing.
Myanmar quake: 1000+ confirmed dead, NZ gives $2 million in aid
The earthquake's epicentre was in Mandalay, causing widespread devastation.
Southeast Asia quake - death toll could surpass 10,000
Myanmar's leader issued a rare plea for international aid in televised address.
Myanmar deadly earthquake, health sector woes, Australian election begins | NZ Herald News Update
A devastating earthquake shook Myanmar and surrounding countries late last night. The NZ health sector continues to struggle, Israel continues bombing Israel despite ceasefire.
Why Napier council believes local focus trumps ‘ineffective’ joint climate effort
Napier City Council left the Joint Climate Action Committee after an 8/5 vote.
South Korea wildfires kill 19, force mass evacuations
Around 27,000 people evacuated as fires cut off roads and communications.
Insurance: Big companies ditch multi-policy discounts
Consumers urged to shop around.
Submarine cable between Australia and NZ now doubling as a tsunami sensor
Our tsunami-monitoring capability just got smarter, thanks to a NZ-UK collaboration.
Storm’s fury: 18 dead in central US tornado disaster
Tornadoes in Missouri caused 11 deaths, with six in Wayne County.
Flood threat forces evacuations as heavy rains hit Tuscany
'It is as if a month's worth of rain had fallen in six hours.'
Opinion: Why Milford Sound’s tsunami risk should alarm NZ
OPINION: A landslide tsunami at Milford could create waves up to 17m high.
Argentina mourns 16 dead in devastating flash floods
President Javier Milei declared three days of national mourning for the victims.
Ex-Cyclone Alfred: 167 rescues as rain continues, multiple warnings in place
Experts warn that the impacts from Alfred are far from over.
Major flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, Queensland
Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.
Troops seriously injured in crash as ex-cyclone batters Australia; missing man found dead
13 people were injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed in NSW.
'When you know better, you do better': Cyclone Gabrielle survivors prepare as Alfred bears down on Queensland
Hawke’s Bay residents in Queensland say the preparation is immense compared to Gabrielle.
‘Staying clear’: US rap star Ice Cube stranded in Australian hotel amid cyclone
'The beach looks like it is going to be in the lobby in a minute,' the star said.
‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations
Many are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.
'Devastating tsunamis': Inside NZ's undersea landslide study
'If these landslides happened again, we know they could cause devastating tsunamis.'
East Cape hit by magnitude 4.6 earthquake, felt by residents
The earthquake was situated 40km northwest of Te Araroa.
Home owners face $400 hike as disaster insurance levy set to rise
Treasury consults on how much the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy needs to rise by.
Watch: Massive sinkholes threaten hundreds in Brazil
State of emergency in Brazil as sinkholes leave 1200 at risk of losing their homes.
Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
‘No cavalry coming’: The Auckland town facing relocation due to flood risk
There is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.
Life in an isolated valley after a flood: 'The damage took my mind off being hungry'
George waited days in his car for someone to arrive: 'They didn’t even know we were here.'
'Please, let me stay': The cyclone survivor living in caravan on red-zoned land
For Waikato Gray, Esk Valley is more than just a home. It is five generations of history.