Why a rare looping low is set to hammer the North Island’s East Coast
A “significant low” set to loop back over the East Coast is shaping into a long spell of…
Live: Ōtorohanga declares state of emergency, man found dead in floodwaters – 1News
Live: Ōtorohanga declares state of emergency, man found dead in floodwaters 1NewsMan found dead inside car submerged in Waikato…
‘Significant flooding’, slips close Waikato roads as severe weather moves in
State highways across the Ōtorohanga District have been blocked by “significant flooding and slips” as a tropical low…
FENZ preparing, campground evacuated as heavy rain looms
MetService is warning of a “very active 24 hours” of weather across the country, with heavy rain forecast…
Storm Leonardo slams Spain and Portugal, leaving 1 dead and a girl missing
MADRID (AP) — A man died from rising floodwaters in Portugal, while a girl remained missing after she…
Mayor speaks of days after deadly landslide
Two weeks ago today, about 9.30am, a landslide hit the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park. Hope gave way…
Auckland Council raises flood mitigation limit to avoid costly buyouts
As Auckland Council’s storm recovery programme moves into its final phase, councillors have agreed to lift the cap…
Particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths a year in US: Study
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the…
Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions…
Area around Mt Maunganui slip to open when safe
The mayor of Tauranga says they’ll start opening up the area around Mount Maunganui when it’s safe to…
Popular northern holiday spots welcoming guests despite storm damage
Whangārei district is open for business this Waitangi weekend despite a state of emergency still potentially being in…
Climate change worsened rains and floods in southern Africa, study shows
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Human-caused climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods that devastated parts of southern Africa,…