50 years ago, Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin – and Australia’s attitude to disasters changed forever
Exactly 50 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin and left a trail of devastation . It remains one of the most destructive natural events in Australia’s history. Wind speeds ...
Reward Increased Up To $15 Million For Information Leading To Arrest And/or Conviction Of Cartel Leader
Today, the U.S. Department of State is announcing a reward offer increase under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of ...
The Syrian People Will Decide The Future Of Syria
The United States reaffirms its full support for a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political transition. This transition process should lead to credible, inclusive, and non-sectarian governance that meets ...
Forecast Strong Winds For Auckland Harbour Bridge Traffic Tomorrow
With strong winds forecast for the city, Auckland drivers are urged to take extra care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow (Friday, 27 December). A wind alert has been issued for tomorrow, between ...
We Cannot Promote Family Life By Restricting Women's Rights
An anti-rights movement that is surreptitiously spreading its tentacles under the garb of 'protecting family values' is threatening gender equality, even as human rights activists call upon ending ...
Forestry Worker Dead After Being Put At Risk By ‘Uncommon’ Method
Businesses must manage their risks and up to date, site-specific risk assessments are a must-have in forestry. Plugging and bridging is an unstable method, and logs should be cleared as soon as ...
Gisborne Council Explores Zoning Changes To Address Housing Crisis
Gisborne District Council is exploring medium-density housing options to combat the city's housing crisis and meet the region's economic needs. Mayor Rehette Stoltz says the council is mindful of ...
South Auckland Councillor Angela Dalton To Stand Down At Next Elections
A south Auckland councillor says she will not seek re-election at next year's local body elections. Angela Dalton said she plans to retire from local politics after five years and serving two terms as ...
Flooding In Fiji, More Rain Expected
Fiji police say those living in flood-prone areas in the Western Division should move to higher ground due to flooding. The police put the statement on social media just after 4pm, local time.
Vanuatu Earthquake: "All Hands On Deck" At Main Hospital
Dr Sale Vurobaravu, a clinical lead at Vila Central Hospital, was on his lunch break when the quake struck. He said as soon as he saw the level of disaster, he knew it would be a mass casualty ...
Twenty Years On From Boxing Day Tsunami, Survivor Speaks About Saving His Daughters And Building A Life In New Zealand
Faisal Syafii lost his home, business and first wife, Siti Syamsiah, during the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago today, but the welder - who managed to save his daughters, Eka and Selyna - says while ...
Auckland Rail Shutdown Begins: What You Need To Know
The shutdown is to allow for KiwiRail to complete rail rebuild works that are crucial to the successful opening of City Rail ...