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Christchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last one

The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.

Knowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expert

Te Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger

Mount Ruang on the northern side of Sulawesi Island has had at least five large eruptions.

Communication patchy, skilled volunteers turned away in Gabrielle's aftermath

'There’s got to be a better way'.

Tsunami fears after 'monstrous' volcanic eruption, thousands flee

Eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high.

Government extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four years

Apartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.

Joseph Ahuriri mystery: ‘Disappointing’ end to HB beach search

'I want to acknowledge the resilience of his family,'

Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled

Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.

West Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North Island

There are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.

Lotto cyclone cash: Millions from special draw made available

After a long wait, the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust fund is open for applications.

Iceland hit with fourth volcanic eruption in three months

Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland is flowing towards the town of Grindavik.

Iceland's fourth eruption

Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland is flowing toward defenses around the town of Grindavik, the country's fourth volcanic eruption in three months.

NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home

With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.

Bye summer: Cold snap shortlived but rainmaker on the horizon

Temperatures in the region dipped overnight to below average levels for this time of year.

Letters: Why poverty continues in New Zealand

OPINION: Suburbian response says much about the shameful blight of poverty in Aotearoa.

Parts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets in

Metservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.

Severe thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expected

A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.

What the gases from Auckland's next volcanic eruption could do to our health

For the first time, scientists have studied how gas could travel in an Auckland eruption.