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Waka Kotahi warns further damage to SH25 possible
Waka Kotahi's National Emergency Response spokesperson Mark Owen concedes while State Highway 25 is partially open now, more earth under the road could slip away, damaging it further. Video, Audio
Part of key route SH25 Whangamata to Hikuai washed out
Another day, another major state highway seriously compromised. A section of State Highway 25 in the Coromandel - from Whangamatā to Hikuai - has washed out, with the earth below the road falling… Audio
Rangatira Marae whānau salvaging precious taonga in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
The efforts come as the hapū, Ngāti Wahia, confront difficult questions about whether to relocate their devastated marae in Te Karaka. Audio
Sydney set to swelter through hottest day in more than two years
Parts of Australia's east, including Sydney, are bracing for their hottest day in more than two years on Monday with temperatures forecast to hit around 40 degrees Celsius, raising the risk of…
'Potentially mischievous': Scenic Circle chair hits back at Franz Josef protection claims
Calm heads rather than "wild accusations" are needed for essential Franz Josef stopbank work to proceed, the Scenic Circle Hotel Group says.
Auckland floods: Review into how officials performed delayed
The review was meant to be released by today, but Cyclone Gabrielle meant those involved in the inquiry had to stand-down and more time is needed.
Coromandel roads crumble further, homes flood, in heavy rain
Heavy rain has caused roading washouts and flooding in Thames-Coromandel, further isolating the upper east coast of the peninsula.
State Highway 25 is closed between Hikuai and Whangamatā because of… Audio
Vanuatu in cleap up mode
Vanuatu is in clean up mode after facing twin cyclones last week, with Cyclone Judy and then Cyclone Kevin striking within days of each other.
Some parts of the country are still uncontactable after… Audio
Vanuatu in ruins after double cyclone smash
After two severe cyclones in two days parts of Vanuatu have been left in ruins.
Cyclone Judy hit first as a category four, then Kevin slammed in as a category three, intensifying to a category four… Audio
Severe storm warnings and heavy rain for North Island areas
Severe thunderstorms are expected in Bay of Plenty and Taupō and the cyclone-drenched Coromandel Peninsula could get another dousing.
Cyclone aftermath: Wairoa residents slowly returning to homes
Many red-stickered homes have been changed to yellow after further inspections.
Severe thunderstorm watches for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay now lifted
MetService has lifted severe thunderstorm watches for Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Taupō.
Thunderstorm watch issued for cyclone-hit parts of North Island
North Island areas still cleaning up from Cyclone Gabrielle damage could be in for further stormy weather this weekend.
Public access to Karekare roads may be 'more than a year' away
Some West Coast beaches like Karekare may not be accessible to the public for more than a year, Auckland Transport says. Audio
'You're not homeless, we are': Muriwai residents vent frustration at Auckland Council
Tempers flared at a packed meeting when council officials did not have the answers Muriwai residents wanted.
Cyclone aftermath: More coastal shipping needed as roads, rail taken out
Hundreds of freight containers will now have to be trucked on Northland's already fragile roads each week. Audio
Weather: Vanuatu lashed by second cyclone in two days
Vanuatu is currently being lashed by its second cyclone in the space of two days.
Cyclone Kevin is currently a Category 3 system with winds gusting up to 185km/h.
It's on a path to hit Vanuatu's… Audio
Parts of Vanuatu are now in a state of emergency
A second severe tropical cyclone - Kevin - is lashing Vanuatu; and it's getting stronger as it heads south.
Currently a Category 3, it's expected to be a Category 4 by tomorrow morning when it… Audio
A second severe tropical cyclone - Kevin - hitting Vanuatu
Severe Tropical Cylone Kevin is lashing Vanuatu, and gaining strength as it follows a similar path to Judy.
The latest warning from Vanuatu's meteorology department says Kevin is a category three… Audio
Errors made in way council handled rates relief process for worst hit homeowners - deputy mayor
Auckland Council's rates approach to owners of red-stickered properties was a mistake that needs to be fixed, Desley Simpson says. Audio
