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Cost cutting could ‘devastate’ research on NZ’s biggest tsunami threat - 85 experts

Dozens of the world's top geoscientists have urged GNS to rethink axing 46 research jobs.

North Island's East Coast struck by 'moderate' shaking after earthquake

The quake struck 15km west of Tokomaru Bay.

'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating

A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.

Did material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?

Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.

'More to come': NSW region has three earthquakes in two weeks

Power has been restored to homes in NSW's Hunter region after its third earthquake in week

'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle

'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'

Surprise findings: What scientists just learned about the major tsunami threat to NZ’s north

New simulations change what scientists understand about subduction zone's quake potential.

Opinion: Some NZ homes are becoming uninsurable due to natural disasters

OPINION: There’s no general requirement in NZ that insurers cover anyone’s home.

Drone surveys reveal ongoing landslide risks at Te Kuri o Pāoa

'Significant ongoing risks' at sites along cliff face.

A new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermath

Serial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.

'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knocking

With the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.

How to prevent another Cyclone Gabrielle: Bay rivers should be widened, review finds

100,000 people are at risk of being evacuated if another extreme rain event is forecast.

'We are still digging': Death toll rises after Ethiopia landslides

The search for casualties of the landslides continues for the second day.

Letters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructure

OPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.

Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'

Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.

'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected locals

Mum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.

'Big milestone': Co-op a beacon of hope to Gabrielle-hit Pākōwhai

The once-thriving hub has been restored to its former glory.

Gisborne letters: Wairoa river issues, anti-progress, carbon capture, Grey St

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