The higher temperatures came with increased rainfall, marine heatwaves, and sea level rise, says a report from the World Meteorological Organisation. Many of these changes impacted NZ, […]
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El Niño may bring drought and fires to NZ – Expert Reaction
Parts of Aotearoa may face water shortages and increased wildfire risks this spring, Earth Sciences NZ says. El Niño has been declared in […]
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Wellington’s seaside flooding outpaces global average – Expert Reaction
In around a century, Wellington’s 1-in-100 year coastal floods have become roughly a twice-per-year occurrence, a new study shows. The researchers […]
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Huge swells forecast in Wellington – Expert Reaction
A state of emergency has been declared for Wellington’s Southern and Eastern Wards, with waves of 8-9 metres expected today. A […]
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Flash flooding in Wellington – Expert Reaction
A state of emergency has been declared in Wellington, as torrential localised downpours flood suburbs with little warning. Other areas […]
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Over a month’s rain in one day for upper North Island – Expert Reaction
Northland and Auckland have been deluged in heavy rain, with some areas receiving more than a month’s average rainfall in just […]
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Parts of North Island hit by record-breaking rains – Expert Reaction
Red rain warnings affecting parts of the North Island have been lifted, while local states of emergency remain in place […]
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Wildfires amid extreme winds – Expert Reaction
Fire crews are racing to put out vegetation fires in Kaikōura before this week’s extreme winds pick up again. Eleven […]
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More rain for flood-stricken Nelson Tasman – Expert Reaction
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for the top of the South Island for Thursday. The warnings come as the region recovers […]
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Govt and councils buying out flood affected properties – Expert Reaction
The government is working with councils to offer a voluntary buyout of around 700 flood and cyclone affected homes, as well as […]
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