Storm set to pummel L.A. with heavy rains, flooding and beach hazards
Southern California is experiencing the calm before the storm. Forecasters say a strong system is headed our way…
Heavy rain watch for Northland as warm temperatures and humidity a perfect storm
Localised downpours of 25 to 40mm per hour are possible during peak periods from tomorrow afternoon. Civil Defence…
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,…
Aging stormwater infrastructure could cause issues building more medium-density housing in Canberra
The ACT government wants to build more medium-density housing in Canberra suburbs to give residents more housing choices…
Pāpāmoa Hills park closure: New walking track planned after storm damage
The alternative track would restore access to the main walking track while repairs continue across the rest of…
Even Local Dust Storms Can Drive Water Loss on Mars, Study Suggests
Mars almost certainly once held abundant water. Until now, observations have shown that most atmospheric water loss occurs…
Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costs
Said Brown: “I don’t want people twiddling their thumbs. We hire when the work is there. If you…
East Coast storm damage: Farms isolated, landslides, fences wiped out
“We’ve seen everything from erosion and landslides through to debris and silt throughout paddocks, water systems and culverts…
DOOMSDAY Return (And We May Know Why Storm Is MIA)
Halle Berry first played Storm in 2000’s X-Men and reprised the role on several occasions before bidding farewell to Ororo…
Coroner rules Tasman hop farmer Peter Lines’ death on riverbank during storm a ‘tragic accident’
The family acknowledged the coroner’s findings, which confirmed the death was the result of a tragic accident. “We…
The map of misery was vast and varied, even as the storm’s impacts were far from over
The map of misery was vast and varied, even as the storm’s impacts were far from over. Power…
Clutha storm cleanup continues: 150,000 tonnes of fallen trees, $1m council costs
“It was just so much destruction in such a short amount of time,” Holly said. “The scale of…