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Editorial: Tragic lessons from Hawaiian inferno
OPINION: Every disaster is an opportunity to learn and prepare, our editorial says.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
US storms: 2 dead, flights cancelled, 1.1m without power
Storms spread, with tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states.
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Strong winds and snow: Freezing conditions sweep up NZ, closing roads
Some drivers are being advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.
'The road has now collapsed': The residents who fear they'll be cut off
Auckland Transport says the slip is still moving, hindering a fix.
Northern Hemisphere's summer of 'global boiling' - and what it means for NZ
The Northern Hemisphere is sweltering through an unprecedented summer. What can NZ expect?
Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
Beleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from Gabrielle
The embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.
Tornado damage to Pfizer plant may create drug shortages
North Carolina plant produces drugs that are injected or through an IV.
South Korea storm death toll rises to 40
Heavy downpours are lashing South Korea as rescue workers search for survivors.
'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?
Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?
Three years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claims
Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.
Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event
The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.
Hawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victims
The Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.
Warning of more cyclones for parts of Pacific as El Nino threatens
An El Nino event may increase extreme weather in some regions.
Government's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banks
Cyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.
One dead after multiple tornadoes in Mississippi
Multiple tornadoes swept through Mississippi overnight killing one.
Auckland Council to begin talks with high-risk property owners this week
It will take time to reach all of the thousands of storm-affected homes in Auckland.
The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' makes Hawke's Bay debut for worthy cause
Did reporter Mitchell Hageman beat the chaser in a head-to-head quiz?
‘Totally brainless’: Visitors called out for thrill-seeking behaviour at Piha slip site
Visitors were photographed rock climbing.
Guam typhoon: Many remain without electricity
Only 28 per cent of power had been restored on the oppressively hot and humid island.
The slow road to the Civil Defence review
The terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.
‘Swimming in sewage’: Stormwater conference faces ‘hard lessons’
'I apologise for any recent trauma that this presentation might trigger.'
Evacuated Whanganui couple hit by landslip while driving
"It was just a mass coming down the hill."
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
Northland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair funding
Budget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.
Fears East Coast mental health services will be swamped by post-cyclone trauma
Advocates warn mental health services will not be able to cope.
At least 700 injured as cyclone hits Myanmar
Cyclone Mocha floods homes and cuts communications.
Thunder and showers possible but no storm in Hawke’s Bay this week
Cold nights and showers ahead for Hawke's Bay.
Extremely severe cyclone set to hit world's largest refugee camp
Thousands of people living along the western coast of Rakhine State have been evacuated.
'Thought it was a possum': Dozens of 'odd-looking' birds fall from sky
Fallen muttonbirds have reportedly been found in Southland, the Queenstown area and Otago.
BoP road information, latest rainfall amounts
The region is in clean up mode after days of rain.
‘Heightened anxiety’: The psychological impact of extreme weather
North Islanders were again on high alert this week.