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,…
Recovery operation at Mt Maunganui concludes 11 days after landslide
Police have officially ended all recovery operations at Mount Maunganui, 11 days after six people were killed when…
Mum’s grief after Mt Maunganui landslide
“He simply went to take a shower, in the wrong place at the wrong time.” That’s how the…
Jacqualine Wheeler confirmed as Mt Maunganui victim
The sixth and final victim of the Mount Maunganui landslide has been identified at a Coroners Court hearing…
Kiwi firefighters use shovels and rakes on ‘arduous’ Aus bushfires
Two Kiwi firefighters have described the “heartbreaking” conditions on the ground as they help crews battle severe bushfires…
‘I’ve never seen it like this’: Mount businesses feeling pain
Mount Maunganui main street businesses have noticed a drop in foot traffic, raising concerns about making it through…
Sharon Maccanico identified as Mt Maunganui victim
A Coroners Court hearing has been held this afternoon to formally identify a fourth victim of a landslip…