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Macron booed during visit to cyclone-hit French island

The overseas territory of Mayotte faces the prospect of “open-air mass graves,” one MP told the president. Crowds booed French President Emmanuel Macron and demanded...

Survivors pulled from rubble as Vanuatu quake death toll reaches 14

Rescuers in Vanuatu continue their search for survivors after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the island nation, killing at least 14 people and injuring...

7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. The quake, which occurred at...

Hundreds feared dead in Mayotte cyclone

Cyclone Chido has left a trail of destruction across France's Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, with officials fearing the death toll could reach several...

Landslide in Uganda leaves over a dozen dead

Heavy rains triggered the disaster in Bulambuli district, sweeping away homes and isolating villages. At least 15 people have been confirmed dead and over 100...

Supervolcano alert in Europe: Phlegraean Fields activity sparks scientists’ attention

The Phlegraean Fields, or Campi Flegrei, a vast volcanic region near Naples, Italy, renowned for its geothermal activity and striking landscapes, is drawing heightened...

FEMA employee allegedly ordered relief workers to avoid Trump-supporting homes

The Daily Wire reported that a FEMA supervisor, Marn’i Washington, allegedly instructed relief workers to skip hurricane-affected homes displaying pro-Trump signs in Florida's Highlands...

Violence erupts during protests over handling of Spanish floods

Some 130,000 in Valencia have demanded the resignation of the head of the local government. Clashes between protesters and police broke out in Valencia and...

Spanish royals face anger and mud projectiles from protesters in flood-ravaged Valencia

During a visit to flood-stricken Paiporta in Valencia, Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced a hostile crowd, who threw mud and shouted accusations...

4.9 magnitude earthquake shakes central NZ

A "moderate" earthquake struck the lower North Island and upper South Island on Monday afternoon, hitting 15km east of Picton at 3:58 pm. Geonet reported...

Spain faces deadliest flooding in decades

Eastern Spain is grappling with its worst flooding in over 30 years, following torrential rains that inundated the region from Malaga to Valencia. In just...

Law suit alleges factory bosses fled, leaving workers to die in Hurricane Helene flood

The family of Johnny Peterson, a 55-year-old Tennessee factory worker killed during Hurricane Helene, is suing his employer, Impact Plastics, and its CEO, accusing...

Hurricane Milton slams Florida coast with 120 MPH winds

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s west coast near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm, bringing 120 mph winds and widespread devastation. St. Lucie...

Bomb cyclones and atmospheric rivers: Is someone messing with the weather?

In recent months the world is hearing unusual terms to describe extreme weather events. Now terms like Bomb Cyclone or Atmospheric Rivers are used in...

Biden urges immediate evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton’s potential landfall in Florida

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, President Joe Biden has issued a strong plea for residents in evacuation zones to leave immediately, calling it...

Southern Hawke’s Bay rattled by 4.8 magnitude quake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Hawke’s Bay late Sunday night, just 5km from Pōrangahau, at a shallow depth of 16km. Over 2,000 people across...

Private helicopter rescuer helping Hurricane Helene victims stopped by authorities

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many roads in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina remain impassable, leaving residents trapped and in dire...

5.7 magnitude quake shakes North and South Islands

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck the lower North Island and the top of the South Island at 5:08 a.m., centred 25 kilometres west of...

FEMA’s Hurricane Helene response slammed for delays, poor communication and mismanagement

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to the recent Asheville, NC disaster has come under fire, with prominent broadcaster Glenn beck exposing...

Flash floods and landslides in Bosnia-Herzegovina leave 19 dead

At least 19 people have been killed by flash floods and landslides in central Bosnia-Herzegovina, with entire towns and villages cut off and homes...

Dunedin declares State of Emergency as torrential rain triggers evacuations and flooding

A state of emergency has been declared in Dunedin as heavy rain continues to batter the region, with a severe weather warning in place...

5.0 earthquake strikes near Seddon

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit 25 kilometres northeast of Seddon on Tuesday at 5:49 pm, with more than 11,000 people reporting feeling the tremor. GeoNet...

Over 600 missing and 116 dead as Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern US

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left more than 600 people missing or unaccounted for, according to a statement from the White House. The storm,...

Hurricane Helene: Tennessee town evacuated after catastrophic dam failure

Residents of Newport, Tennessee, were ordered to evacuate immediately on Friday as heavy rainfall and flash flooding from Hurricane Helene moved north, causing widespread...

Review criticises Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for poor flood management in Wairoa

A review into the devastating June flood in Wairoa has criticised the Hawke's Bay Regional Council for its lack of a clear plan to...

Minor eruption on White Island prompts increased alert level

A minor eruption has occurred onWhite Island, prompting authorities to raise the Volcanic Alert Level to 3 and the Aviation Colour Code to orange. According...

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes near Pōrangahau in Southern Hawke’s Bay

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck within 5km of Pōrangahau in southern Hawke's Bay at 6:59 AM this morning. According to GeoNet, the earthquake, which occurred...

Government allocates additional $500,000 for Wairoa’s flood recovery efforts

The Wairoa community is set to receive an additional $500,000 from the government to aid in recovery after devastating floods last week. The Wairoa River...

Wairoa faces $40 million flood damage bill

Wairoa is grappling with the aftermath of devastating flooding that has caused damage estimated at over $40 million. Approximately 500 properties were inundated following heavy...

Emergency support for East Coast flooding

Civil Defence payments are now available for people affected by the severe weather in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti to help cover some emergency costs,...

Wairoa remains under State of Emergency

A state of emergency continues in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, following severe rain and winds that battered the East Coast. On Wednesday, 400 properties, including 100...

Emergency declared in East Coast as torrential rain forces evacuations and flooding

A state of emergency has been declared in Wairoa, Haumoana, and Heretaunga due to heavy rains, resulting in the evacuation of 200 homes overnight. The...

Severe storm leaves thousands without power across upper North Island

A powerful storm overnight swept through the upper North Island, causing significant disruptions and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Auckland and Hamilton...

Landslide in PNG: A miraculous survival story amidst catastrophe

In the small village of Kaolokam in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, a devastating landslide has left at least 500 people feared buried under...

Nationwide emergency alert test conducted

A comprehensive test of New Zealand's Emergency Mobile Alert system was executed nationwide on Sunday evening, as confirmed by the National Emergency Management Agency...

Release of North Island Severe Weather Event Inquiry

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell has today released the Report of the Government Inquiry into the response to the North Island Severe...

Government commits $20m to Westport flood protection

The Government has announced that $20 million in funding will be made available to Westport to fund much needed flood protection around the town. This...

Watch: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Taiwan

The island was hit by the strongest tremors in 25 years, its chief seismologist said. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of...

Napier faces 23.7% rates surge to fund cyclone recovery and infrastructure

Homeowners in Napier are bracing for a substantial 23.7% increase in their rates this year, in a move made by the Napier City Council...

Ghoulish grandstanding amid genuine grief

This investigation explores the machinations of what might lie beneath the Christchurch and Kaikōura earthquakes. A detectable ghoulish signalling of a group game was encoded...

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