New maps reveal places at risk from sea-level rise
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
New maps from NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge show areas across Aotearoa...
Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert to take place this Sunday
Source: Auckland Council
Your cell phone will receive an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) this weekend but don’t worry – it’s just a test!
The National Emergency...
Advice for Bay of Plenty drivers with more poor weather expected
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Recent bad weather has affected state highways across the Bay of Plenty, and with more poor weather forecast, Waka Kotahi...
IPCA finds non-fatal Police shooting justified
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Please attribute to Southern District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham
Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA)...
Save the Children – Flash flooding in Somalia puts children at further risk of...
Source: Save the Children
Heavy rainfall in Somalia and the Ethiopian highlands had led to the worst flooding in 30 years in the central Somalia town...
Humanitarian support for the people of Sudan
Source: New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand is providing NZ$3.5 million to help meet urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.
The...
FLASH FLOODING IN SOMALIA PUTS CHILDREN AT FURTHER RISK OF MALNUTRITION, WARNS SAVE THE...
Source: Save The Children
Flooding in Somalia has destroyed school buildings like this one. Photo by Awale Koronto/Save the Children. More content available here
MOGADISHU, 24...
Defence News – NZ ARMY HELPS REPAIR COMMUNITY HALLS AND WATER TANKS IN TONGA
Source: New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Army personnel have pitched in with their Tongan counterparts to help restore community buildings and other structures as...
Northland News – Keep an eye out for new Manchurian wild rice infestations after...
Source: Northland Regional Council
Northlanders are being asked to keep an eye out for new patches of Manchurian wild rice grass within a formal ‘Eradication Zone’...
Guam: Typhoon Mawar
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
Guam: Typhoon Mawar
Typhoon Mawar is currently tracking towards Guam and is forecast to...
First Responders – Firefighters Compete at National Waterway Challenge
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association
Each year 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. They all require one thing...
Colombia: National ceasefire must resume immediately to protect Indigenous children, said Save the Children
Source: Save The Children
Bogota, 23 May – A national ceasefire in Colombia, put in place to protect civilians, must resume immediately before more children...
