Tag:New Zealand

Disaster Risk Management

New Zealand’s largest city swamped as torrential rain hits

Rising floodwaters swamped houses and streets throughout New Zealand’s largest city on Friday, January 27, 2023, with every fire engine in the city responding...

Michael Simire - January 28, 2023

Marine

Rising temperatures to make areas in New Zealand unsuitable for whales

A new study has shown many areas around New Zealand would become unsuitable for blue and sperm whales as global sea-surface temperatures continue to...

Michael Simire - August 11, 2022

Health

Fresh COVID-19 wave sweeps Asia, New Zealand warns of pressure on hospitals

A new wave of Coronavirus infections is rapidly spreading through Asia. This prompted warnings for residents from New Zealand to Japan to take precautions to...

Michael Simire - July 14, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Violent volcanic eruptions have significant impact on Tonga

The eruptions of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in Tonga on Friday, January 14 and Saturday, January 15, 2022, have a significant impact on...

Michael Simire - January 16, 2022

Climate Change

New Zealand, Australian PMs discuss trade, climate change, COVID-19

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting on Monday, May 31,...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2021