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Hurricane Erin's expansion sparks US East Coast warnings
Hurricane Erin is packing winds of 220km/h and moving west-northwest.
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No pets left behind: How a dog’s hurricane rescue changed Florida law
New York Times: Rescue dog Trooper has become a celebrity in Florida.
Megaflash: Scientists reveal world's longest lightning strike
It lit an area five times larger than Massachusetts.
'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in storm
The home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.
Where will the next big hurricane hit? Ask the sharks
Sharknado twist: Scientists deploy sharks to learn more about hurricanes in the Atlantic.
Typhoon Wipha grounds flights, closes schools as Hong Kong braces
Hong Kong issued a T8 warning as Typhoon Wipha approached.
Forestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash
Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.
Motueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwaters
The couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.
Editorial: Coronial inquest into deaths in flooding will hurt - hopefully it will also help
OPINION: 19 lives are thought to have been lost in the immediate and long-term aftermath.
How extraordinary rainfall caught Texans by surprise
In the Texas region, four months' worth of rainfall came down in four hours.
'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ
'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'
How Pentagon cuts to data will leave hurricane forecasters in the dark
Data from three satellites will no longer be made publicly available by the end of July.
Slip blocks highway as heavy rain and gale-force winds lash NZ
Dunedin was sitting on 16C at 6am, despite usually seeing 11.8C highs at that time of day.
Hurricane Erick nears Mexico as a powerful Category 3 storm
Intense rain is likely across the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Watch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safety
Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.
'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country
A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.
Floods strand 50,000 as eastern Australia battles deluge
The storms have dumped more than 4 months’ rain across parts of New South Wales in 2 days.
Severe storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in south-central US
More than 200,000 lost power. Five Kentucky counties declared emergencies.
Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.
Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.
'Very sunny areas': Sunshine returns as NZ clean-up begins after severe weather
Colder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.
'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in Wellington
WREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.
Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again
SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.
Simon Wilson: Building homes and communities fit for the future
Opinion: The excellent community resilience work at risk from Government and the council.
'Potentially criminal': Suspicious person posed as cyclone damage surveyor – Akl resident
The visitor claimed to be from Auckland Council but had no official ID.
Weather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issued
A severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island.
Auckland Council CEO: Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely well
OPINION: In a crisis, there will always be people who feel the response should be faster.