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Ohakune water shutdown set to last longer than expected
The town's water reservoir has fallen to just 12%.
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‘Possible early warning signal’: Volcanic activity rises beneath Mt Ruapehu
Volcanic Alert Level 1 remains in place, with a green aviation code.
Five M5-plus quakes in a month – but no sign of major rupture
Earth Sciences NZ says the recent tremors appear to be unrelated.
Two die after helicopters collide in mid-air fighting Greece wildfires
The two helicopters were battling a wildfire in the Psatha area west of Athens.
No easy detour: Mōkau businesses face another SH3 shutdown
The road closes from 6am Saturday, August 22 to 6pm Tuesday, August 25.
July to be England’s driest on record
Drought was declared across seven areas of central, eastern and southern England.
Renowned Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche
Two Pakistan Army helicopters are supporting the search for the climbers.
Death toll from China landslide rises to 51, with 10 still unaccounted for
Rescuers say there is now little chance of finding survivors after the July 17 incident.
George and Amal Clooney flee French home due to wildfire
The Brignoles blaze burned 130ha and forced more than 600 people to leave.
Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat
About 84,000 homes still had no water as temperatures climbed.
Death toll in Japan quake rises to 13 after collapse of shopping centre
Ten missing people are still unaccounted for within the ruined complex.
'It’s not our land': Dying home owner’s plea over $100k slip
A slip on council land from the 2023 Anniversary Floods blocks the sale.
2 dead, 1 critical and 10 missing in shopping mall after 7.1 Japan quake
Dozens were feared trapped after a 7.1 quake hit Kumamoto.
'No light at the end of the tunnel': Oākura residents lose faith in road reopening
Russell Rd has been closed by a slip since January, with no date for reopening.
France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave
Temperatures are forecast to hit 42C in northeast Spain.
It's time for Kiwis to rethink travelling to Europe in the height of summer
OPINION: Heatwaves and wildfires should mean change when we travel to the UK and Europe.
'Really gutting': Fresh blow for locals as Mauao slips at deadly site
The fatal landslide from January reactivated, prompting road closures.
More than 220,000 evacuated from France's biggest forest fire
Tens of thousands more have been evacuated from other wildfires in France and Spain.
Mauao landslide update: provided by Tauranga City Council
A video was uploaded providing a Mauao landslide update. Video / Tauranga City Council
Road closed after Mauao slip at site of deadly landslide
The closure was a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.
Fresh Mauao slips
Tauranga City Council has closed a road after fresh slips on Mauao on Saturday. Video / Steph Kennard
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Sunday, July 26, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Sunday, July 26, 2026. Training new doctors outside of hospitals to improve healthcare, kiwis told to prepare for aftershocks. Video / NZ Herald
Wildfires send nearly 260,000 fleeing in France and Spain
Fires have burned nearly 98,000ha in France, a record.
Winter blast: Thunderstorms and gales in the north, freezing -6C in the south
Both Auckland and Northland in line for thunderstorms, with a frosty start in south.
Small eruption captured on film Rotorua Golf Club hours after severe quake hit
Footage shows steam emerging from an eruption near the 14th tee. Video / Arikikapakapa - The Home of Rotorua Golf
'Hurry, go!': Family narrowly escape as cliff collapses in front of them
'My partner looked out the window and said ‘f*** babe, the cliff is coming down’.'
'Being prepared is key': Businesses urged to plan for disruption
Cyber security and communication backups proved key focus areas for attendees.
'I was being sucked outside': Terrifying moment tornado struck Nelson house
Iron roofing ripped from aviaries and a dog kennel.
Beehive bunker laptops malfunctioned during destructive storm
Some bunker laptops could not access the emergency system.
Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain
More than 6000 workers are fighting 50 fires still burning across Sicily.