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North Island's East Coast struck by 'moderate' shaking after earthquake

The quake struck 15km west of Tokomaru Bay.

'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating

A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.

Did material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?

Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.

'More to come': NSW region has three earthquakes in two weeks

Power has been restored to homes in NSW's Hunter region after its third earthquake in week

'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle

'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'

Surprise findings: What scientists just learned about the major tsunami threat to NZ’s north

New simulations change what scientists understand about subduction zone's quake potential.

Opinion: Some NZ homes are becoming uninsurable due to natural disasters

OPINION: There’s no general requirement in NZ that insurers cover anyone’s home.

Drone surveys reveal ongoing landslide risks at Te Kuri o Pāoa

'Significant ongoing risks' at sites along cliff face.

'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knocking

With the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.

How to prevent another Cyclone Gabrielle: Bay rivers should be widened, review finds

100,000 people are at risk of being evacuated if another extreme rain event is forecast.

'We are still digging': Death toll rises after Ethiopia landslides

The search for casualties of the landslides continues for the second day.

Letters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructure

OPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.

Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'

Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.

'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected locals

Mum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.

'Big milestone': Co-op a beacon of hope to Gabrielle-hit Pākōwhai

The once-thriving hub has been restored to its former glory.

Gisborne letters: Wairoa river issues, anti-progress, carbon capture, Grey St

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