Sharon Maccanico identified as Mt Maunganui victim
A Coroners Court hearing has been held this afternoon to formally identify a fourth victim of a landslip…
Road repairs after severe weather ‘very dangerous work’, says Minister
A week after heavy storms devastated parts of the upper North Island, work has continued to repair and…
Convoy of motorhomes rolls to Northland for displaced residents
A convoy of motorhomes is making its way to Northland to support those displaced by last week’s severe…
Pair killed in Welcome Bay landslide named
Two people who died following a landslide in Pāpāmoa on Thursday have been formally named by police. They…
PM signals Govt inquiry, pledges $1.2m
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there’s a “strong case” for a Government inquiry into the Mt Maunganui holiday…
Officials’ warning after AI images of Mt Maunganui slip spread
Officials are warning people of artificial images circulating online claiming to capture the fallout of last week’s weather,…
Mt Maunganui slip victims named as recovery phase begins
Police have released the names of the six people unaccounted for following Thursday’s landslide at Mount Maunganui. They…
Landslide risk high after severe North Island weather, experts warn
New Zealanders are not yet in the clear from landslide danger following the week’s severe weather in the…
Family ‘traumatised’ after five hours huddled on Te Araroa roof
A family spent a terrifying night on their roof as floodwaters raged around their home at Te Araroa…
Wildfires race across central and southern Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee
PENCO, Chile (AP) — Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people…
More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa
NKOMAZI, South Africa (AP) — Army helicopters rescued people stranded on rooftops and hundreds of tourists and workers…
Sri Lanka Church works to ‘keep hope alive’ after devastating floods
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has mobilized nationwide humanitarian and pastoral support to help communities recover from…