Officials’ warning after AI images of Mt Maunganui slip spread
Officials are warning people of artificial images circulating online claiming to capture the fallout of last week’s weather,…
Winter storm likely cost the US economy billions of dollars
HOUSTON (AP) — The deadly and widespread winter storm paralyzing much of the American East with ice, snow…
WorkSafe eyes campground safety after Mount Maunganui landslide
WorkSafe says it will be examining the organisations that had a “duty of care” for those at the…
Landslide risk high after severe North Island weather, experts warn
New Zealanders are not yet in the clear from landslide danger following the week’s severe weather in the…
Mt Maunganui slip victims named as recovery phase begins
Police have released the names of the six people unaccounted for following Thursday’s landslide at Mount Maunganui. They…
Human remains found at Mt Maunganui, search moves to ‘recovery phase’
Police have released the names of the six people unaccounted for following Thursday’s landslide at Mount Maunganui. They…
Gisborne coastal communities remain cut off
Locals in Te Araroa, north of Gisborne, fled for their lives as what’s proved to be a deadly…
Family ‘traumatised’ after five hours huddled on Te Araroa roof
A family spent a terrifying night on their roof as floodwaters raged around their home at Te Araroa…
South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding, severe weather
South Africa has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods that have killed at least 30…
Through the eyes of Ōakura residents
George Gee spends almost every weekend at his holiday home on a low-lying part of Ōakura Road. By…
NSW SES moves to embrace ‘volunteers for a day’ to boost members after May 2025 floods
The New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) has moved to embrace “volunteers for a day” to boost…
How the ‘twin threats’ of Taupō could help predict future disasters
Researchers are studying how Taupō – home to one of the world’s supervolcanoes – and its frequent earthquakes…