Why is the Mediterranean region so prone to flooding? A new study has answers
In May of 2023, extreme floods devastated the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The floods killed seventeen people, displaced…
Mouth of Hawke’s Bay’s Esk River ‘became blocked’ by wood and debris during Cyclone Gabrielle
The inquest was told Hawke’s Bay Regional Council staff inspected the Esk River mouth just before 5.50pm on…
Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: 111 callers told to hold on, with no timeline on help arriving
That was because emergency responders were unable to get to people as areas became cut off by floodwaters.…
Emotional homecoming for Collins family after Cyclone Gabrielle tragedy
The Collins sat down for an exclusive interview with RNZ reporter Alexa Cook and explained how coming back…
Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild: Patoka Culvert reopens with fish ladder design
With support from mana whenua, a safe passage for fish has been created through the culvert via a…