EnvironmentPacific braces for more climate pressure as govts act to protect schools, communitiesA major UN climate report warns the Southwest Pacific faces worsening heat, rising seas and a strengthening El Niño, with Papua New Guinea and Fiji already responding to growing risks.PMN NewsFri, 17 Jul
Environment • Northern Mariana Islands • Tonga • Papua New GuineaFrom super typhoons to record cold: Pacific faces extreme weatherA storm batters the Marianas, Tonga records its coldest temperature ever and PNG communities worry after frost destroys food gardens.Christine RovoiTue, 07 Jul
EnvironmentRed warning grips South Island as wild weather spreads north across New ZealandA rare Red Heavy Rain Warning remains in place for parts of the South Island as flooding, slips and travel disruption hit multiple regions, with more wet weather now spreading further north.PMN NewsMon, 06 Jul
EnvironmentPacific community leader urges families to look after each other as floods hit Otago regionMata'aga Hana Fanene-Taiti is urging families to stay safe and support one another as a state of emergency has been declared in Waitaki. Khalia StrongMon, 06 Jul
EnvironmentClimate risk, rising costs leave Pacific families facing insurance squeeze Pasifika households are already less likely to have insurance than other Kiwis. Now rising premiums and growing flood risks are making that gap even harder to close.Khalia StrongTue, 16 Jun
EnvironmentPacific voyagers change course as looming El Niño threat reshapes ocean conditionsThe crew behind one of the region's key traditional voyages have rewritten their sailing plans after scientists warned there is a 90 per cent chance of El Niño conditions developing in the coming months.Christine RovoiThu, 11 Jun
EnvironmentFlood warning as heavy rain batters Northland, Nelson and Golden BayMetService is urging residents to prepare as a major weather system brings flooding risks, strong winds and heavy rain across parts of New Zealand.PMN NewsMon, 01 Jun
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandHeavy rain batters northern Aotearoa as landslides force road closures, evacuationsFresh weather warnings remain in place across the upper North Island with homes evacuated near Auckland after a major slip as emergency services warn of delays during strike action on Friday.PMN NewsFri, 24 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandBody found identified, police say as flood recovery fund launched for Wellington familiesNZ's capital is coming to terms with the impact of severe flooding this week as a body found during the search in Karori has been formally identified and a $100,000 relief fund to support affected whānau.Christine RovoiThu, 23 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandState of emergency lifted in parts of Wellington Region as flood response easesUpper Hutt, Porirua and Kāpiti Coast stand down, but emergency powers remain across the wider region as recovery continues.PMN NewsTue, 21 Apr
