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Police name Kiribati man found dead in Mahurangi River

Tekanimaeu Arobati's body was found in the river near Warkworth during the weekend, following severe weather across the region.

PMN NewsTue, 27 Jan

Environment •

Kiribati •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Kiribati man swept away in river found dead after major search

The tragedy brings a heartbreaking end to the search as police extend their condolences to his family, who are being supported through this difficult time.

Christine RovoiSun, 25 Jan

Environment •

Kiribati

NZ Police suspend search for Kiribati man swept away into river

The wife of a man who was swept away in his car at Mahurangi River, north of Auckland, says she is holding out hope that her husband is still alive.

Lucy Xia, RNZ JournalistThu, 22 Jan

Environment •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Man missing after car swept away in flooded river north of Auckland

Police have paused their search for a man missing after his vehicle was washed into the Mahurangi River north of Auckland on Wednesday.

PMN NewsThu, 22 Jan

Environment •

Aotearoa New Zealand

NZ on high alert as extreme heat raises early wildfire fears

Emergency services tighten fire restrictions as a powerful summer heatwave dries out vegetation, raises wildfire danger, and disrupts travel.

PMN NewsSat, 17 Jan

Environment

Storms batter North Island as Auckland homes lose power

Wild weather has hit parts of Aotearoa, cutting power and bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even reports of tornadoes further south.

PMN NewsFri, 16 Jan

Environment •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Fire danger rises across New Zealand as hot and dry weather returns

People are urged to take extreme care this weekend as high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity raise the risk of wildfires.

PMN NewsThu, 08 Jan

Summer

Christmas under the sun: How Pasifika are celebrating amid rising heat, extreme weather

From festive feasts to family gatherings, Pacific communities are adapting their holiday traditions to cope with soaring summer temperatures.

Christine RovoiWed, 24 Dec

Environment •

Fiji

Fiji on high alert as landslides and flood warnings hit the nation

Authorities urge residents to stay cautious, avoid flooded areas, and follow official weather updates.

PMN NewsMon, 17 Nov

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Midday bushfire in Aitutaki sparks concern as remote island battles extreme dry conditions

The blaze sent smoke over homes and resorts. While no injuries or property damage were reported, the fire highlights the island’s extreme dryness and has renewed calls for stricter fire-safety rules.

Melina Etches, Cook Islands NewsWed, 12 Nov

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