Environment • AustraliaPacific families in Queensland brace for Cyclone AlfredThe Sunshine State capital, Brisbane, faces the impact of an intense storm as Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to make landfall late on Thursday.Christine RovoiWed, 05 Mar
Pacific Region • VanuatuCyclone Seru: Red alert remains for VanuatuA red alert is in place for Tafea Province due to Tropical Cyclone Seru.RNZ PacificWed, 26 Feb
Pacific RegionPacific cyclone outlook: Fewer storms expected this season - NIWAThe likelihood of a tropical cyclone hitting the Pacific and New Zealand's North Island is considered "normal-elevated".Christine RovoiWed, 15 Jan
Pacific Region • TongaEarly warning system a fundamental human right - expertMetservice and environment officials say there is an urgent need for weather alerts because most people lack access to adequte multi-hazard cautions.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 27 Aug
EnvironmentCommunity leader says past victims are ‘in the forefront’ of their minds Despite the devastation along the East Coast, residents remain resilient and grateful for the ongoing support.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 27 Jun
Environment'We need a break': Gisborne hit with more extreme weatherTairāwhiti Mayor Rehette Stoltz says although they are handling evacuations well, the community is tired after 16 extreme weather events since 2017.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 26 Jun
EnvironmentHawke's Bay Pacific leader reflects on the long term toll of Cyclone GabrielleA year on and 11 lives lost, PolyActive co-founder Sharon Malaitai shares how they've been helping Pacific community bounce back after one of NZ's worst weather events. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 13 Feb
OpinionAuckland Anniv floods: Māngere family still waiting for council categorisation one year onSita Lee's family may finally begin repairing their flood-damaged home, after waiting for months to hear from Auckland Council.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 01 Feb
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsFears of 'mass starvation' in Solomon Islands' Tikopia after Cyclone LolaAlmost all of the breadfruit trees, which are one of the community's main sources of carbohydrates, have been knocked down.Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific JournalistMon, 13 Nov
Pacific RegionVanuatu views trail of destruction as Cyclone Lola weakensThe tropical cyclone is now category one, but damage is still expected as it moves south.Khalia StrongThu, 26 Oct
