Tauranga City Council faces growing bill after Mauao landslide disaster
The six people killed in the Mauao landslide were (clockwise from top left) Pakuranga College student couple Sharon…
Letters: Wars are a big contributor to greenhouse gases and lead to environmental disaster
Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay. Kent’s warning Joe Kent recently resigned as director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre…
Wild deer increase ‘worst it’s ever been’: Call to involve public
Concerns over an explosion of wild deer numbers in South Westland was raised yesterday at the West Coast…
Gisborne resident calls Grant Rd reserve planting an ‘unmitigated disaster’
The council agreed that the kikuyu growth at Grant Rd was “vigorous”. But the council spokesperson said that…
Queensland flooding updates: Water creeps up in Bundaberg amid major flood warning
8h agoTue 10 Mar 2026 at 10:35am That’s the end of our live blog for today Thanks for…
Bombshell poll: Luxon under pressure as National sinks towards 2020 disaster mark
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived an embryonic coup from Senior Minister Chris Bishop at the end of last…
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes near New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands
A significant earthquake has been recorded in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, off the coast of New Zealand. The…
Deadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparation
Despite those warnings, funding and planning for climate adaptation has been scaled back by the current Government –…
Community gathers for Mount Maunganui evening vigil one week after landslide tragedy
“Sad for Mauao and sad for those people who have lost their lives. It’s just so, so very…
Mount Maunganui slip: Officials warn of fake AI disaster images online
“It is important that the public has trust and confidence in reliable and accurate emergency information channels,” it…
Why local networks and good neighbours are critical in natural disasters
In the small hours of Valentine’s Day, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed hell across the upper North Island. After…
Leaky St Lukes apartments repair costs jump, enforcement action targets unit owners for unpaid levies
The rising costs are compounded by stress and mental health concerns among some facing financial ruin. Dozens of…