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'Too important to fail': Govt, regional council commit millions to protect Whirinaki from floods
The redesigned project now costs $23m, down from over $34m, allowing progress.
Opinion: NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
OPINION: Natural hazards can wreak havoc on Aotearoa New Zealand’s freight system.
Tsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultation
Northland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.
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.
‘Cannot be any survivors’: Grim search after Myanmar earthquake
Myanmar's junta confirmed about 1700 dead, 3400 injured, and 300 missing.
‘Get gone’: Key advice for Hawke’s Bay in quake and tsunami threat
The Hikurangi Subduction Zone could trigger a tsunami within minutes of a quake.
Myanmar quake: Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors
The quake killed more than 1600 in Myanmar and at least 11 in neighbouring Thailand.
'You are now okay': Kiwi hotel manager in Bangkok praised for calm response after earthquake
'I’m from New Zealand, I have been through this many times.'
‘Something was wrong’: Investigation launched into Bangkok high-rise collapse
A 33-floor skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed during Friday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake.
Live: Myanmar quake toll passes 1600 as rescuers dig for survivors
Myanmar's leader issued a rare plea for international aid in televised address.
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.