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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...

Scientists point to ozone hole anomaly

Climate change or volcanoes may be responsible, researchers have suggested. The ozone hole over Antarctica is closing a month later than usual for the third...

5.6 earthquake hits central North Island, aftershocks reported

The quake struck at 11.47pm last night at a depth of 5.6km, 20km south-west of Taupo. One visitor to the area told DTNZ the shaking...

Earthquake triggers tsunami scare for Pacific islands

A 7.0-magnitude quake has hit the Solomon Islands, briefly prompting fears of a tsunami. A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake has struck near the Solomon Islands,...

7.3 magnitude quake strikes Tonga overnight

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was centred at 19.318°S 172.100°W, at a depth of 24.8km. The quake struck at 11.48pm, Tongan Time. A...

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits central NZ

The quake was centred 30km south-west of St. Arnaud at a depth of 54km. The quake caused moderate shaking in the top of the South...

Hurricane Ian becomes second-costliest in US history – report

The storm caused the heaviest losses of any storm ever to hit Florida, and trailed only Katrina for damage nationally. Hurricane Ian was responsible for...

‘Deadliest Hurricane in Florida’s History’: Hundreds Believed Dead, Millions Left in Dark After Ian

Though the death toll presently remains unconfirmed, it is feared “hundreds” may have succumbed to the storm, which ripped through Florida on Wednesday night,...

Watch: Taupo Supervolcano alert level change – what does it mean?

Authorities have raised the alert level to 1 for the first time ever. The move comes as more than 700 earthquakes were recorded beneath the...

US territory plunged into darkness

As Hurricane Fiona approached, Puerto Rico was hit by an island-wide blackout which will take “several days” to fix. The entire island of Puerto Rico...

Government funds for disaster relief a disgrace – Social Credit

The government needs to get serious with the financial support it provides for those areas of the country hit hard by the storms of...

Watch: Panicked train passengers jump into wildfire

Up to 20 people were injured as their train stopped in the midst of a wildfire in Spain. Multiple people were injured after smashing windows...

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