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Spain deploys 10,000 more troops after historic floods kill 211

Spain deploys 10,000 troops to Valencia as floods kill 211; hopes of survivors fading.

The last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loom

Mike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.

ShakeOut success: Minister hails Tairāwhiti for its NZ-leading efforts

The community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.

Pākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to move

The cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.

Damaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 months

The 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.

Jarden Wealth Weekly: Why global exposure is critical for Kiwi investors

OPINION: Earthquakes, disease, and tech stocks can make a global perspective lucrative.

Defence Force prioritises fuel tank removal from sunken HMNZS Manawanui

Oil leaks from HMNZS Manawanui; recovery team prioritises removing fuel tanks.

Hurricane Milton: Millions without power as massive recovery begins

16 are dead and over 2 million without power after Hurricane Milton swept through Florida.

Meteorologist's tearful warning: Hurricane Milton fueled by climate change

Climate scientists link stronger storms to global warming, warning of increased risks.

Dunedin flood payments: How much you can get - and what it will cover

Payments are available to anyone affected by flooding in the Dunedin City Council area.

In pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declared

MetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.

Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites

An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.

Flood victims who were warned may struggle for compensation

Hundreds of thousands of people live on land exposed to river or coastal flooding already.

Hurricane Helene death toll rises to 91, North Carolina hardest hit

Rescue efforts continue as 2.5 million are without power and 37 killed in North Carolina.

Back home 19 months after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Wairoa

Whānau who have been out of their homes for 19 months get back the key to the door.

New classrooms at Kotemaori School ends learning from kitchen tables

The students were unable to learn on their premises after Cyclone Gabrielle.

Helene death toll rises to at least 64 as southeast US cleans up

Hurricane Helene has dissipated but millions remain without power.

Potentially ‘catastrophic’ cyclone on collision course with Florida coast

Hurricane Helene has rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm.