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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Second, stronger quake jolts NZ just hours after first
The magnitude 4.5 quake prompted more than 1900 felt reports.
Six homes evacuated as strong winds fan Roxburgh scrub fire
More than 220 properties lost power as crews prepared to work overnight.
7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Vanuatu
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said tsunami waves were possible for parts of Vanuatu.
Flood resilience: Gisborne's $71.1m plan moves into design phase
The council put in $7.1m, with $64m from a Government cyclone support package.
Tibet earthquake kills at least 16 and injures 32
The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km.
UN issues call to arms to combat off-the-charts El Niño
The UN warns 50 million people could face increased hunger.
6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu; no tsunami threat
Its epicentre was about 200 kilometres northwest of Port Olry.
Football Ferns to face Philippines after 7.7 quake cancels Panama games
Coach Michael Mayne was about to name his team when the tremor struck.
One of Hawke's Bay's most spectacular natural attractions reopening to public
Shine Falls has been shut since 2023, but it's ready for visitors this long weekend.
Natural hazards don't obey electoral cycles. The next Government faces crucial choices
OPINION: Auckland's 2023 floods caused more than $2 billion in insured losses.
Aitutaki braces for Tropical Cyclone Wati
Aitutaki’s island council has activated its emergency operations centre.
Cook Islanders urged to get ready for potential cyclone
Experts say a weather system may become a category 1 cyclone within 12-18 hours.
Cyclone alert in force for Cook Islands as tropical depression intensifies
TD01F was about 352km north of Suwarrow at 8am local time.
Flyover confirms no eruption at Whakaari/White Island
Monday’s flight found no ash or signs of recent explosive activity.
Nepal rescuers search for missing after flash flood
About 150 foreign trekkers were in the area, many on the Manaslu circuit.
Millionaires’ homes destroyed as Storm Rachel lashes southern California
A surge in water levels forced residents to evacuate their homes in Long Beach.
Niue imposes total burn ban amid ‘imminent threat’ of drought
Wildfires in several areas have damaged Niue’s water infrastructure and plantations.
Nepal flash floods sweep away houses and bridges, leave five people missing
The latest flooding comes with Nepal still recovering from devastating floods in August.
At least four killed as Cyclone Isaias batters across southern US
Category 2 Isaias collapsed buildings and delivered winds of up to 165km/h.
Football Ferns series against Panama cancelled after earthquake
The New Zealand women's football team will return home as soon as possible.
Large Whakaari plume is steam, not ash, GeoNet says
No ash has been detected at the volcanic island for two months.
Rain helps suppress 1400ha blaze near Queenstown, no flames visible
Five aircraft are supporting 23 firefighters as crews target hotspots.
Queenstown’s Walter Peak fire grows to 1200ha, crews make progress as winds shift
Four helicopters are cooling hotspots while crews battle steep terrain.