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Scientists say they have uncovered new clues in Australia about when plate tectonics began on Earth, the only known planet to have the geological process.
The past 11 years were the hottest on record, with scientists warning rising seas, melting ice and extreme weather pose growing risks, including for New Zealand and the Pacific.
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When a tsunami could be on the way, warnings need to reach as many people as possible. A new initiative from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and MetService will ensure more New Zealanders are informed the moment a warning is issued.
Plans for the upgraded technology was unveiled by Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell ahead of the Budget.
In the searing Mediterranean summer, wildfires turn dangerous in minutes.
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Buyers often haven't had long memories of how floods have affected different areas - but there's a warning that could change if big storms become more frequent.
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Ahead of this week's big national infrastructure symposium, Wellington's mayor describes a city devastated because of neglected stormwaters. Jonathan Milne reports.
A Northland iwi leader says some form of ongoing support is needed in order for marae to continue responding effectively to severe weather events.
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Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake following a 7.7-magnitude quake earlier Monday.
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An increasing number of severe weather events were now happening in spring and summer, IAG says.
Over a 48-hour window, the capital saw rainfall totals that nearly tripled monthly averages, with some residents describing it as the worst flooding event since Wellington’s disastrous 1976 storm.
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Weather-related claims skyrocketed in the past 12 months, highlighting the volatile nature of New Zealand’s weather, an expert says. New Zealand’s largest...
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People were chest high in floodwater taking young children out and crossing rail bridges to get to safe ground, "and this was 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning," mayor says.
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UNESCO and regional partners promote the use of innovative tools to integrate culture into risk management in the SICA region.
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A new report pleads for the coalition Government to reverse its cuts to the science sector if it wants to see it profit
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As climate volatility grows, insurers and businesses are rethinking how to rebuild after extreme weather with a stronger focus on resilience.
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A growing number of people say they worry about losing access to insurance as severe storms become more frequent and more damaging, reports Marc Daalder.
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New models show NZ’s heaviest rainfall is likely to grow more intense and frequent, with some regions facing twice as many extreme events by 2100.
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Whangārei District Council is “burning money” in its recovery from the January severe weather events, with $16 million spent so far. Mayor Ken Couper told a...
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Public utility services are slowly being restored in Vanuatu's north after a big earthquake.
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More than 24,000 Northlanders live in locations exposed to a one-in-100-year flood event, according to new research from Earth Sciences New Zealand. This...
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania is encouraging his hard-hit community to reach out for help as the district’s fragile roading network falters in the face of widespread flooding.
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.
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Explainer: Looking forward to a quiet Sunday night? Your phone may have other plans.
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You may not be able to stop water coming onto your property during a storm - but there are some things you can do.
The US Geological Survey believed yesterday's would potentially tie with the sixth largest earthquake recorded, which happened in Chile in 2010, but said it needs more data to verify that.
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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