The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek higher ground now" was sent at 4:03 a.m. local time.
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Many things came together in a âterrible wayâ and led to floods that have so far killed 32 people.
Homes in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough have been left uninhabitable after properties were inundated with flood waters.
Flood-hit Tasman residents are frustrated with delays in getting telecommunications services back up and running.
A Spring Creek couple evacuated from their home due to Friday’s flooding say they’re "pissed off" with the Marlborough District Council’s lack of action around flood protection.
Christchurch has become the latest urban area to decommission the majority of its tsunami siren network in favour of mobile alerts.
The findings will be used to manage and mitigate future flood risks.
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Most New Zealanders don't want to subsidise insuring risky areas.
From prevailing westerly winds to dramatic terrain and shifting air masses, experts explain why forecasting here is a unique challenge.
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A scheduled test never happened, when the Auckland-based contractor was distracted by a car accident.
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Satellites help Japanese farmers herd cattle, determine fertiliser usage; help post-disaster efforts Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.
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New seawalls are appearing across the Pacific as sea levels rise, but climate researchers say they have a legacy of dashed hopes and unwanted side effects.
Those working in the district said it urgent work is needed to start making plans and taking action.
Forecasters predict another above-average North Atlantic hurricane season. Businesses should use their saved premium dollars to strengthen their hurricane-prone properties and workforce and treat risk management as a strategic asset.
Egis is excited to announce that Christophe Brière, a renowned expert in coastal resilience, will be delivering a compelling presentation at the Flood and Coast Conference 2025, set to take place from June 3 to 5 in Telford, UK, a premier gathering of industry leaders and experts addressing the escalating challenges faced by coastal communities worldwide.
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Shaky islesTuesday 25 March 2025 saw a M6. 8 earthquake shake 176 km west of Oban, Stewart Island / Rakiura.
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A new study gives alarming glimpse into the future, as some scientists warn these currents could be just decades from collapse.
In a strategic move to enhance disaster preparedness and community resilience in one of India’s most environmentally vulnerable regions, Amrita Vishwa
Reaching the decision to move was difficult and took time, but many whānau are now supportive of being able to build something for future generations, a Māori ward councillor says.
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Critical decisions requiredGNS expertise in natural hazard reduction, readiness, response and recovery is guiding local decision makers considering their necessary next steps – like the potential relocation…
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Sinking coastlines exacerbate the challenges of sea-level rise Aotearoa New Zealand’s densely populated urban coastal strips are already feeling the impacts of sea-level rise, with increased…
A new online simulation game that enables New Zealanders to experience a climate-changed future and explore choices has been launched.
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The new entity, which will be commonly referred to as the Earth Science Institute (ESI), will support energy security and sustainability; develop land, marine and…
Tauranga City Council is making Plan Change 27 — Flooding from Intense Rainfall operative after three years of legal wrangling.
Scammers could be exploiting a heightened sense of awareness about severe weather to harvest New Zealanders' personal information and better target them for real scams, Netsafe warned.
Natural hazard risk is a reality of living in New Zealand. Use this checklist to make sure you understand the risk profile of a property, before you buy.
Humanitarian crises are intensifying due to conflict and climate change. The United Nations, through OCHA, leads efforts to bring the world together to tackle humanitarian emergencies and save the lives of people caught in crises.
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WMO’s State of the Global Climate report confirmed that 2024 was likely the first calendar year to be more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial era, with a global mean near-surface temperature of 1.55 ± 0.13 °C above the 1850-1900 average. This is the warmest year in the 175-year observational record.WMO’s flagship report showed that:
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GeoNet 19 February 2025
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These photos chronicle the catastrophic scale of destruction from wildfires in California that started on Jan. 7.
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While The Front Page is on its summer break, we are revisiting some of the biggest news stories from 2024. New episodes return on January 13th. A...
More than 200,000 people were killed in the natural disaster.
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is the Government lead for emergency management. We help build a safe and resilient Aotearoa New Zealand by empowering communities before, during and after emergencies.
There are 161 potentially active volcanoes in the United States. According to a 2018 USGS assessment, 57 volcanoes are a high threat or very high threat to public safety.
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