‘Huge blow’: GNS Science confirms move to cut 10% of its workforce
Hazard-focused roles among dozens of jobs to be cut in confirmed GNS Science restructure.
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'More to come': NSW region has three earthquakes in two weeks
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'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
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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.
Police's Cyclone Gabrielle response cost $60m - report
The report found some systems worked well, but identified many gaps.
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Government brings in Crown manager Lawrence Yule to stop Wairoa flooding events
Brown said the appointment would give the community “more confidence”.
Christchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines funding
Government will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.
New Zealand, Australia launch joint humanitarian aid project for 14 Pacific nations
Winston Peters says the initiative 'places Pacific countries at the centre of responses'.
Tourist vandalises Pompeii house by carving initials into wall
The tourist now faces a big fine after defacing the popular Unesco World Heritage site.
Workers monitoring natural hazards among GNS scientists facing axe
Institute says Government funding drop partly behind plans to axe more than 100 roles.
Taupō tsunami: What scientists have discovered about rare 2022 event
The 2022 midnight tsunami was one of NZ's strangest natural events. How did it happen?
A new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermath
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'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
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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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Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
Rising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annual
Petone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.