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

about 2 hours ago

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.

David Hill
DAVID HILL Local Democracy Reporter
Climate change

Gisborne farmers and wine growers see upside of El Niño

Dryer summer weather could ease flystrike risk for Gisborne farmers and help vintners produce a stronger vintage, though fire danger is rising.

about 2 hours ago · Imogen Brophy
Evolve

Rail safety systems 'have to evolve' as concerns raised over trains running red lights

Passenger rail incidents have risen sharply, with KiwiRail's rate of trains passing red lights now more than triple the benchmark.

about 2 hours ago · Felix Walton
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.

about 2 hours ago · Kaya Selby
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.

4 days ago · Ross McNaughton
Auckland Council

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.

4 days ago · Torika Tokalau
Tertiary education

Auckland's Starship Hospital delays some cancer treatments due to nurse shortage

Some young cancer patients at Starship Hospital have had chemotherapy pushed back by up to seven days as nurse shortages bite.

5 days ago · RNZ
Investigation

How working at height rules evolved in NZ

New guidance puts employers on notice that falls below three metres can still be fatal, tightening duties on planning and controls.

about 2 months ago • 9 min read
Explainer: How working at height rules evolved in NZ

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