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As they rescued people from floodwaters, this trio uttered a now-famous phrase.
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Child, 7, stranded on hospital roof as flood emergency grips Queensland
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper is causing record flooding in far north Queensland.
No respite from Jasper as Queensland faces widespread flash floods
20 rain gauges in the region had recorded more than a metre of rainfall.
Hastings on-demand bus service trial popular but costly
MyWay trial bus service double the cost of a regular fixed-route bus, HBRC says.
Queenslanders brace for approaching Cyclone Jasper
Gale-force winds are expected to hit the coast from today.
Tropical cyclone Jasper heading towards Australia
Cyclone Jasper is bringing destructive winds and heavy rain towards Australia.
Tairāwhiti region in firing line for heavy dumping of rain
Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria in Gisborne this morning.
More rain, chance of thunderstorms across North Island in coming days
MetService meteorologist Rob Kerr has warned of more rain to come.
Weather: Warm, settled conditions turn to rain and wind over weekend
Forecast for a trough over the Tasman Sea bringing rain to western areas.
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing
Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.
Some Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fix
There are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.
Fiji dodges a bullet as Cyclone Mal weakens, but big clean-up ahead
Fijian authorities are working to clear fallen trees on roads after a harrowing night.
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
'Extensive' damage to crops after Cyclone Lola stokes starvation fears
Cyclone Lola had a devastating effect on most crops in the Solomon Islands.
Putting Robbie Williams at the Mission was a match made in the mirror
REVIEW: 25,000 roared, many for eight hours, as a concert phenomenon continues.
'If we can do it, then we should': Helping rebuild Vanuatu communities
Locals use their building skills to make positive impact for families that had lost homes.
Fighting to keep the tide back: Meng Foon, King's Counsel barrister, businessman
Ex-tropical cyclone Lola which struck in the last few days battered the shoreline.
International aid begins to land in Vanuatu post-cyclone
The government to distribute international supplies arriving in Port Vila.
Ain’t no sunshine: When will the Auckland downpours end?
The rain has been persistently bucketing down for 10 months.
'Stuff shattering everywhere': Kiwi's terrifying night in hurricane hotel
Huddled in the bathroom as water poured in, he feared he wouldn't survive the night.
Three people killed in Vanuatu during devastating Tropical Cyclone Lola
Residents in Vanuatu are picking up the pieces after Tropical Cyclone Lola.
Peak waves in Haumoana to reach warning criteria as remnants of Lola approach
Peak wave height for Haumoana is predicted to reach the one-year warning criteria (1.9m).
Secure your trampolines: Wild weather lashes Northland
Northlanders should batten down the hatches on Sunday afternoon due to wild weather.
Lola's remnants: Hawke’s Bay’s weather rollercoaster set to continue this week
Hawke's Bay is not immune from remnants from ex-tropical cyclone Lola.
North Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seas
The worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.
Tropical cyclone remnants set to strike NZ; freezing temperatures tipped
Temperatures are forecast to plummet while thunderstorms, snow and hail could strike.
All clear given in Vanuatu, Lola downgraded to ex-tropical cyclone
The low-pressure system is currently sitting to the northeast of the capital Port Vila.
Vanuatu bracing for TC Lola: 'We're praying the cyclone will turn'
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said officials are monitoring Lola.
What is Tropical Cyclone Lola’s path? MetService keeps eye on storm over Vanuatu
New Zealand's north may feel some of the winds generated by cyclone
Paris rugby fever, how war could affect petrol prices and Cyclone Lola | Focus Morning Bulletin October 25, 2023
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What will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar toll
Scientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.
Forecasters tracking likely tropical cyclone as long weekend sunshine rolls on
Forecasters are closely watching what looks set to be season's first tropical cyclone.
'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of need
Twenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.