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Texas flash flood toll passes 100, including 27 at summer camp
Forecasters have warned of more flooding as rain falls on already saturated ground.
Youth camp confirms 27 dead in Texas flood
Rescuers in Texas continue the search for dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash floods that killed more than 80 people. Video / Herald NOW
MetService concedes Cyclone Gabrielle red weather warning could've come sooner
The decision was influenced by Hawke’s Bay hydrologists, who opposed the warning.
Drone rescues stranded man during flood in China
New York Times: The drone, typically for spraying, lifted the man from a roof to safety.
'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later
The pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.
'Highly uncertain': MetService chief on Cyclone Gabrielle forecast challenges
Chris Noble explained MetService's warning process: outlooks, watches, and warnings.
Weather warnings under scrutiny: Inquest into Auckland flood fatalities
Coroner Erin Woolley will assess the timeliness of warnings and emergency responses.
'Felt like a cyclone': Residents reel as possible tornado hits West Harbour
Trees fell on homes as 100km/h winds ripped through the area.
'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floods
Many homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.
Rescuers race to reach tourist who fell into Indonesian volcano ravine
More than 50 rescuers were dispatched, with plans to deploy a helicopter.
Greek island of Chios in state of emergency as wildfires rage
Nearly 200 firefighters are battling the blazes, with 170 reinforcements arriving.
Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance
The capital is facing heftier price rises on already higher insurance premiums.
$175k in costs awarded in $10 million Auckland mansion stoush
Ningfei Du was refunded his $1m deposit for the Remuera home.
Engineer called in as project to reopen Shine Falls begins
The track will stay closed until safety is confirmed, DoC says.
Manga prophecy sparks flight cancellations to Japan amid quake fears
Flight sales from key Asian markets to Japan have declined due to the manga.
Hurricane Erick hits Mexico, leaves destruction and flooding in wake
Residents cleared debris and drained flooded streets after the storm.
Air NZ resumes Bali flights after volcanic ash disruption
One Kiwi due to fly home yesterday must now wait till Saturday, she says.
'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzz
A large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.
Air NZ flights cancelled, passengers stranded as Indonesian volcano erupts
Air NZ cancelled flights due to ash from Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki.
Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods
Cyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.
Hawke's Bay councils win gongs for cyclone recovery initiatives
Three councils were together recognised for a ground-breaking high-risk properties buyout.
Lyttelton homes evacuated after landslide
At least one house was hit, emergency crews seen going door-to-door.
Why Spain's flood response failure is under a criminal probe
Spain is testing how far it can go in holding officials accountable after a disaster.
Property Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marina
OPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?
Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.
Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour
The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.
5.8-magnitude quake rattles Turkey's southwestern resorts
A 14-year-old girl died amid the chaos in Mugla province.