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…
Windy, icy storm underway for Montreal and southern Quebec | Suburban Weather
Storm Update: 10:15PM All weather warnings have expired for this storm. We really caught a break in Montreal…
Japan lifts megaquake advisory but urges caution a week after magnitude 7.5 temblor
Japan is lifting a megaquake advisory for the country’s northeastern coast, a week after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake…
Study finds climate change worsened Asia cyclones
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly…
‘Society-wide threat for national security’
The world is getting hotter, and if you think that means more sunbathing and beach days, think again.…
Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7 magnitude quake
Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according to…
7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, rare megaquake warning issued
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northeastern Japan late Monday, December 8, 2025, injuring at least 51…
More than 1300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Wednesday as the death toll from last week’s…
Perpetually broke: How New Zealand could (eventually) afford its future
December 15 marks 50 years since newly elected prime minister Robert Muldoon cancelled a contributory superannuation scheme, and…