‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
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Heavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidly
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
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Hastings Library at risk in big earthquakes; council opts to keep it open
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Welcome mat in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit areas a sign of regional resilience
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One person dead following avalanche at California ski resort
A major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region.
'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on record
The last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.
Man dives into waters to rescue woman as flood emergency intensifies
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Japan quakes leave at least 62 dead, rescuers race against time in search for survivors
Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas were rattled by a major 4.9 magnitude aftershock.
'Alarm bells': Legal action threatened over slope hazard maps
The council says the updated maps are valid and more accurate.
Cyclone Gabrielle: First two homeowners accept buyout offers
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New emergency pods in marae to help prepare for future natural disasters in South Island
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Flood-hit Queensland communities remain isolated as evacuations continue
Almost 40 communities are still isolated by floodwaters from ex-tropical cyclone Jasper.
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As they rescued people from floodwaters, this trio uttered a now-famous phrase.
'Lightning and thunder in the middle of the day': Are we ready for Ruapehu's next eruption?
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'Massive implications': Council under fire over 'inaccurate' slope hazard maps
Scott Adams says in his view: 'There is a question to be asked around competency here'.
28m high: Scientists model NZ’s risk from tsunami-making quakes
New analysis points to rare but extreme potential for huge tsunamis hitting NZ's coasts.
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.
Bodies of 11 climbers recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia
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Opinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been stronger
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Workers are trapped after a landslide collapsed the road tunnel they were building.
'Striking distance': Less than 60mm of rain needed for Napier to have wettest year yet
The Hawke's Bay city is on the cusp of breaking a rainfall record ahead of the weekend.
Thousands evacuated in Papua New Guinea after Mt Ulawun erupts
An estimated 13,000 have been evacuated since the eruption began.