Northland weather: Heavy rain eases after red warning and evacuations
The Whangārei District remains under a state of emergency that was declared on Wednesday for an initial period…
Weather: Forest fires force evacuations, high temperatures to remain for North Island
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews received a call about the blaze on Waitara Rd around 5.40pm. “We…
Pakipaki vegetation fire sparks evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat rises
“The fire was contained by 4.50pm and crews had left the scene by 6.05pm.” Two crews from Hastings…
Police praise behaviour of New Year’s revellers; evacuations at Twisted Frequency festival
Fireworks in Auckland to see in the New Year. Photo / Jason Dorday Large crowds were also present…
Atmospheric river floods High Desert, roadways on Christmas Eve. See videos
A Christmas Eve storm is bringing severe flooding, evacuations and road closures across the High Desert, prompting Gov.…
Three construction firms sentenced over 2023 Queenstown slip
On September 22, 2023, torrential rain sent a debris flow down the Ben Lomond Reserve, sweeping on to…
Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after hurricane
RIO CAUTO, Cuba — Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after…
New Zealand to compensate Samoa $3.6M for navy ship wreck after vessel sank
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government said Monday it had agreed to…