Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clash
However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
New Zealand severe weather event: The regions that could be in the flood firing line next
So which regions are preparing for the worst? Tauranga Tauranga City Council is also warning people of landslide…
Eleven Ōmāhu home owners get green light to stay after Gabrielle flooding
The last stages are due to be completed by the end of May, to the relief of owners…
Balloons over Waikato festival: What to expect from Hamilton’s dawn lifts
On many weekend mornings, several balloons will launch together across the region. “It’s not unusual to see seven…
Rotorua Little Theatre Society celebrates 75-year anniversary and rebuild after flood
“We were four rehearsals out from opening a show, so that had to be cancelled, which was a…
Body found in Auckland’s Mt Albert as emergency services flood scene
Police were focused on a block of flats that were set back from the road, she said. A…
Residents warned ‘crocs everywhere’ after north Australia floods
SYDNEY: Police in Australia’s Northern Territory warned of “crocs everywhere” on Sunday (Mar 8) and said they had…
Hawke’s Bay water upgrade to clear up brown tap water
The spokesperson said discolouration issues were caused by elevated levels of manganese, a naturally occurring mineral. “Contractors carried…
Waikato weather: Ōtorohanga and Waipā districts join forces to combat flood damage
Dow said the weather’s long-term impact was going to be “quite substantial”. “The roading’s not going to be…
More homes in Daly River damaged by flooding, with water levels expected to recede from Thursday
Floodwaters have spilled inside “quite a number of homes” in the remote Northern Territory town of Daly River,…
Daly River flooding expected to reach 14m peak on Monday, as minor damage to some homes reported
Flooding has damaged several homes in the Daly River community, with authorities saying the river is now expected…
Texas Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues
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