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Police release Eastern District crime data following Cyclone Gabrielle

Eastern District Commander Superintendent Jeanette Park has today released data which shows crime largely returned to normal levels within a week after Cyclone Gabrielle...

Govt approves extra $25 million for cyclone-affected businesses

This follows earlier support of $50 million provided to the Hawke's Bay business community in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. “The priority has been to...

Tornado hits Kapiti Coast

The tornado landed earlier this morning causing damage to at least five houses. The full extent of the damage is not known at this stage. Power...

Tornado strikes suburbs in East Auckland

A tornado has caused extensive damage in Auckland's East Tamaki area this evening. Reports say roofs were lifted and trees toppled over. At 9.49pm Auckland Emergency...

Watch: Storms and tornado ‘obliterate’ Mississippi towns

At least 23 people have been killed while four are still missing, US authorities have reported. At least 23 people have died after a devastating...

Givealittle set up for cyclone isolated Dartmoor-Waihau community

Kiwis are asked to donate money to help the isolated Dartmoor-Waihau community. The area is still cut-off due to the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle. The...

Please – Hear their cry for help

Today, and over the last ten days, many mourn for the loss of their loved ones in the Hawkes Bay area that was hit...

New trail of destruction following NZ’s latest weather event

Areas in Northland and Auckland experience flash-flooding as storm moves down the country across the eastern regions of the North Island. Rescue helicopter missions delivering...

Call for establishment of a permanent NZ Reconstruction Authority

Former Kapiti Coast District Councillor and local government reform advocate Gwynn Compton has called on central government to establish a stand alone New Zealand...

DTNZ back online following cyclone-related outage

Gabrielle disrupted services to our location on Monday 13 February 2023. We lost power, internet services, water and cell phone coverage. Some of these services...

Watch: Tongan volcano one year on – amazing facts

The Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai (HT-HH) volcano erupted on 15 January 2022. Space and science YouTuber Anton Petrov details some incredible facts about the explosion from the...

Gabrielle – severe weather warnings remain in place

Severe weather warnings remain in place for much of the North Island as the active remnants of Tropical Cyclone move towards the area. For the...

Incredible footage of the earth ‘ripped apart’ after Turkey earthquake

Aerial drone video shows the formation of canyons tens of metres deep and wide in hard-hit Hatay Province. In one scene a group of people...

Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle latest updates

Severe weather warnings from Metservice for parts of New Zealand remain in place. Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to brnig severe weather to northern and...

Threat from Below: Countries most affected by earthquakes

On February 6, a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake wrought havoc upon Syria and Turkiye, leaving death and destruction in its wake. The earthquake was followed...

Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle – latest information from Metservice

Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is located in the Coral Sea and is expected to move southeast towards New Zealand in the coming days. Metservice expects to...

It’s time to get ready for Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle – Auckland Council

Auckland Emergency Management is advising that all Aucklanders take the coming days to get ready for the arrival of Cyclone Gabrielle from Sunday night. Auckland...

Seismologist warns of next massive earthquake

The Turkish expert claims а large-scale event could soon occur near the port of Canakkale. Another magnitude-7 earthquake could soon occur in western Türkiye, warns...

Warning fake council workers trying to enter homes in Auckland

Auckland Council have issued a warning to the public to be on the lookout for fraudsters posing as building compliance staff in the wake...

Hundreds killed, infrastructure and historic sites damaged: What is known about horrific quakes in Türkiye and Syria

Powerful tremors continue to hit both countries, compounding the death and devastation. On Monday morning, a powerful earthquake struck in southern Türkiye, causing significant destruction...

Watch: Devastating earthquake hits Türkiye

Dozens of buildings collapsed, burying people under the rubble. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Türkiye early on Monday morning, followed by several powerful aftershocks...

Scores killed by devastating earthquake in Syria

The tremors were the strongest in nearly 30 years, the country’s seismology chief has said. The death toll from the earthquake in northwestern Syria has...

Auckland Council Relief Fund receiving hundreds of applications – Wayne Brown

Demand for the Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund is high, with over 300 applications since it was announced on Tuesday. The fund opened with a...

State of Emergency declared in the Coromandel

Mayor Len Salt has declared a pre-emptive declaration of emergency in the district, at 1:35pm this afternoon. https://youtu.be/Zp8U_4bWUxA A state of emergency can be declared when...

Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund to support Aucklanders affected by floods

Mayor Wayne Brown has announced that Auckland Council and central government have allocated $100,000 each to an Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund to support...

Motorists urged to take extra care and avoid travel where possible

Police are urging motorists to take extra care on the roads and avoid travel where possible as there is widespread flooding this morning following...

Auckland schools and other education providers can reopen – Ministry of Education

The Secretary for Education has lifted the Direction made on Monday 30 January for schools and other education providers to close until Tuesday 7...

Metservice – severe weather warnings for NZ

Metservice has issued a number of severe weather warnings for the northern part of New Zealand today, 31 January 2023. For the latest weather warning...

Wayne Brown announces help with the big Auckland clean up

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced three practical steps Auckland Council is taking to help Aucklanders with the big Auckland clean up. “Home-owners, families, flatmates,...

Bryce Edwards: How authorities failed Aucklanders in an emergency

How much confidence should the public have in authorities managing natural disasters? Not much, judging by the farcical way in which the civil defence emergence...

Metservice issue more rain and wind advisories for Auckland

Rough weather conditions are expected to continue in the Auckland region Tuesday through Wednesday. Metsevice has issued a Heavy Rain Warning and a Strong Wind...

Police updates – Onewhero body found, Wairau Valley deceased name released

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 29 January 2023. Name release - Wairau Valley Police can now release the name of the man found in...

More heavy rain expected in Auckland and upper North Island today

The Metservice has issued a number of weather advisories for the upper North Island today. More heavy rain is expected to hit flood-affected Auckland late...

Police increasing patrols in flood-hit areas

Police will be carrying out extra patrols in flood-affected parts of Auckland. With a number of people unable to return to their homes at present,...

Team effort to evacuate Pukekohe rest home

Quick action by Police, FENZ, Community Patrols NZ and nearby community members saw 30 residents evacuated from a Pukekohe rest home last night as...

Te Kuiti blocked due to flooding

A number of roads in Te Kuiti have been closed due to flooding. The Mangaekewa Stream has overflowed following heavy rainfall, and motorists should delay...

McAnulty promises government support for those affected by flooding in Auckland

As the Mayor of Auckland has announced a state of emergency, the Government, through NEMA, is able to step up support for those affected...

Multiple slips, flooding in Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty Police are warning motorists to stay off the roads unless travel is essential. The rain affecting northern regions is now spreading across...

Auckland floods – man found deceased, emergency response continues

Police in the Auckland region are continuing to respond to a high number of calls to weather-related incidents after the severe weather yesterday and...

A Fiery Monster Lump is Bubbling Beneath Yellowstone’s Supervolcano, Reveals Study

The 3,472-square-mile Yellowstone Park, known for its geothermal features, is located in the western United States and sits on a supervolcano - Yellowstone Caldera. A...

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