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Flood victims who were warned may struggle for compensation
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Hurricane Helene death toll rises to 91, North Carolina hardest hit
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Whānau who have been out of their homes for 19 months get back the key to the door.
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Helene death toll rises to at least 64 as southeast US cleans up
Hurricane Helene has dissipated but millions remain without power.
Potentially ‘catastrophic’ cyclone on collision course with Florida coast
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Tairāwhiti No 2 region on ShakeOut 2024 regional scoreboard
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Hikurangi Subduction Zone: Undersea landslides off Hawke’s Bay point to past mega-quakes
Scientists reveal new evidence showing how sudden, huge quakes can strike off Hawke's Bay.
How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
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The next Gabrielle: What would a direct hit on Auckland look like?
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Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake cools to record level; what that means for eruption chances
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Massive landslide caused Earth to vibrate for nine days
Megatsunami created in Greenland after rock and ice crashed into fjord.
Cost cutting could ‘devastate’ research on NZ’s biggest tsunami threat - 85 experts
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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.
Police's Cyclone Gabrielle response cost $60m - report
The report found some systems worked well, but identified many gaps.
Drone footage of White Island in Level 3
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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
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A new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermath
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