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…
Japan restarting world’s biggest nuclear plant, offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster
Around 60% of residents oppose the restart, while 37% support it, according to a survey conducted in September.…
Victoria bushfires: State of disaster declared as homes lost, 3 missing
“But it sends a clear message to those who have been advised to leave: if you can, you…
Avalanche in Spanish Pyrenees kills three skiers in latest disaster to strike the country in days
AFP 29 Dec, 2025 08:38 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
When disaster strikes: What schools do when left to deal with NZ’s traumatic events
Murray Burton still remembers the horror of the first phone call from police on the evening of the…
From Beatlemania to Local News, 91-Year-Old Photographer David Hurn Won’t Give Up His Camera
Just ahead of Christmas, here’s an inspiring story about David Hurn, a 91-year-old photographer who has captured some…
Massive Tokyo Quake Projected to Kill 18,000: Fatality Estimate Down from 2013 Report
A report by Japan’s Central Disaster Management Council projected that a huge earthquake under central Tokyo could kill…