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Managed retreat on the cards for long-term storm recovery on East Cape
Massey University

Managed retreat on the cards for long-term storm recovery on East Cape

Some East Cape families may be forced to leave their homes after storm damage left experts warning that relocation is now a long-term option.

By Imogen Brophy • 5 min read • Last week
Rising riverbed risks Franz Josef disaster
Victoria University

Rising riverbed risks Franz Josef disaster

Flooding at Franz Josef could become life-threatening, with experts warning the Waiho Riverbed is rising 20cm a year and may overtop stopbanks.

By Vihan Dalal • 5 min read • Last week
Wellington City Council buying out property affected by April flash flooding
Disaster Recovery

Wellington City Council buying out property affected by April flash flooding

One homeowner is set to be bought out after April's flash floods, as Wellington City Council says the site faces landslip risk from its own land.

By Ellen O'Dwyer • 3 min read • Last week
Costly dilemma: $20m price tag to replace South Wairarapa bridge
Local Government

Costly dilemma: $20m price tag to replace South Wairarapa bridge

A century-old South Wairarapa bridge now faces a $20 million replacement bill after engineers found it needs strengthening and is too weak for heavy vehicles.

By Emily Ireland • 4 min read • Last week
Scientists urge action over Franz Josef flooding risk
Climate change

Scientists urge action over Franz Josef flooding risk

Scientists warn Franz Josef township faces a growing threat to life as the Waiho Riverbed rises 20cm and councils face calls to act sooner.

By Vihan Dalal • 5 min read • Last month
Flood risk meeting called at Franz Josef Glacier
Civil Defence

Flood risk meeting called at Franz Josef Glacier

Residents will hear updated advice on whether stopbanks and infrastructure at Franz Josef can withstand the Waiho River's shifting flood risk.

By Vihan Dalal • 5 min read • Last month
Hanmer freedom camping spot to be restored
Insurance

Hanmer freedom camping spot to be restored

Flood damage has left the reserve closed for months, with repairs estimated at $35,000 and new toilets costing $148,000 before campers can return.

By David Hill • 2 min read • Last month
Warnings in place as Wati bears down on southern Cook Islands
Cyclone Computers

Warnings in place as Wati bears down on southern Cook Islands

Storm-force winds, heavy rain and coastal inundation risk are expected to hit the southern Cook Islands as Wati tracks past Aitutaki.

By Kaya Selby • 2 min read • Last month
Canterbury warned another flood coming within 10 years as Kaikōura recovery continues
Riverbed

Canterbury warned another flood coming within 10 years as Kaikōura recovery continues

Canterbury councillors are being told another major flood could hit within a decade, as a Kaikōura clean-up leaves ECan facing more than $30m in repairs.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Last month
Piha domain to reopen for summer despite council recommendations
Auckland Council

Piha domain to reopen for summer despite council recommendations

The move secures jobs and keeps a key Piha business open, even as council staff warn flooding could make the site unsafe in future.

By Ross McNaughton • 4 min read • Last month
Popular Auckland campground re-opens for summer despite flood risk
Risk & Compliance

Popular Auckland campground re-opens for summer despite flood risk

Despite council warnings of a high flood hazard, Piha Campground has been cleared to stay open this summer after a unanimous local board vote.

By Torika Tokalau • 4 min read • Last month
Boost for flood-prone Greymouth suburb
Climate change

Boost for flood-prone Greymouth suburb

Vegetation clearance has started as Cobden's floodbank is raised to better protect homes from a one-in-150-year flood, at a cost of $410,000.

By Vihan Dalal • 2 min read • Last month
Kaikōura flood repairs progressing - but who will pay?
Civil Defence

Kaikōura flood repairs progressing - but who will pay?

The council faces an $8m to $30m bill for urgent flood repairs, with a funding request still awaiting NZTA approval.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Cloudflare records 49 global internet disruptions in Q3
Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare records 49 global internet disruptions in Q3

Power cuts, shutdowns and conflict disrupted internet access worldwide, with Cloudflare logging 49 incidents in the quarter and Iraq driving 18 exam-related outages.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
AeroValo eyes drone payloads for emergency supplies
Drones

AeroValo eyes drone payloads for emergency supplies

Road-blocked communities could receive faster emergency supplies if AeroValo's drone payload hardware passes testing and regulatory review.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Small but mighty - micro data centres are the foundation of security and disaster recovery
Disaster Recovery

Small but mighty - micro data centres are the foundation of security and disaster recovery

Resilience-minded organisations are turning to compact edge systems to keep critical services running if cyberattacks, outages or floods hit.

By Kamil Kwinta • 7 min read • Last month
IMF-World Bank meet in Bangkok amid debt & climate strain
Artificial Intelligence

IMF-World Bank meet in Bangkok amid debt & climate strain

Flooding and higher borrowing costs are sharpening scrutiny of how the IMF and World Bank will back vulnerable economies through debt and climate shocks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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