Cyclone Vaianu leaves clean-up under way in New Zealand
Clean-up crews are at work in parts of New Zealand's North Island after Cyclone Vaianu tore through the region, triggering floods and cutting power.
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Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit towns recover
Towns reliant on tourism will receive help to rebuild with a support package on its way for businesses rocked by Cyclone Narelle.
Cyclone-hammered reefs can take many years to recover
Coral reefs and their fish populations can take many years to recover after being hammered by severe tropical cyclones, researchers say.
Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing
Tropical Cyclone Maila has strengthened in the sea between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands and has smashed records as a category five storm.
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Meteorologists are warning that a cyclone currently lashing Fiji could arrive in New Zealand on the weekend with a concerning intensity.
New cyclone threat looms for battered far north
A potential cyclone is looming off the Australian east coast, threatening further devastation to a region still cleaning up from the last natural disaster.
Long-lived cyclone intensifies as it skirts coast
After traversing three states, Cyclone Narelle could intensify into a category five system as it passes a series of isolated coastal communities.
‘Screaming winds’: severe cyclone pummels holiday town
A severe tropical cyclone has hammered a holiday town, ripping off roofs and flooding homes as it winds its way down Australia's west coast.
‘Harrowing’ night as cyclone devastates remote towns
A "devastating" cyclone has torn through coastal towns, leaving homes destroyed, power out and shell-shocked residents picking up the pieces.
Crops flattened, towns smashed by rampaging cyclone
Bananas, livestock and vegetables have felt the brunt of Cyclone Narelle as communities clean up following the brutal storm.
‘Pretty devastating’: tourism hit by rare cyclone
One of Australia's most remarkable cyclones may impact a state's tourism sector after leaving a trail of damage across the country.
Third time unlucky: cyclone to make landfall again
A cyclone that has weaved its way across northern Australia before weakening is forecast to slam into the mainland for a third time after reforming out to sea.
‘Not out of danger’: hundreds flee as mega storm nears
Authorities warn northern Australia remains under threat from Cyclone Narelle as it moves west after crossing the coast, unleashing heavy rain and gales.
Relief as hundreds evacuated from path of cyclone
Evacuees from the path of a cyclone feel safe but are anxious about the homes and pets they left behind as flood-hit Top End communities face a further deluge.
Hospital evacuated as sodden ground braces for Narelle
Communities still reeling from recent flooding are now dealing with evacuated hospitals, the prospect of extreme weather and surging tides.
Towns brace for fresh floods as ex-cyclone lashes north
Ex-tropical cyclone Narelle has crossed into the Northern Territory, bringing the threat of further flooding for sodden communities.
Rain-hit region braces as tropical storm sweeps past
Top End locals are wary of another flood threat after a former cyclone swept past, causing less damage than first expected as it speeds toward another state.
‘Dodged a bullet’: sigh of relief for cyclone-hit area
Far north communities have escaped potential disaster after a direct hit from Tropical Cyclone Narelle as the clean-up continues.
Nervous wait for flood zones as tropical cyclone looms
Northern Australia is bracing for more destructive weather in coming days as a low becomes a tropical cyclone in the Coral Sea and heads west.
‘Here to stay’: locals dig in with post-flood mud army
For the third time in six years, a regional community has welcomed the mud army as volunteers help waterlogged regions following widespread flooding.
Homes flooded to rooftops as emergency relief arrives
Homes along a flooded Top End river have been inundated as one of the biggest local welfare responses on record is rolled out.
Crocs and rising rivers: towns face flood disaster
A territory's "big rivers" region is living up to its name as floodwaters sweep into a major town and force the evacuation of remote communities.
Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists
Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel.
Kenya says death toll from floods almost doubles to 42
Flash flooding has killed at least 42 people in Kenya's capital after wild weather swept away vehicles and disrupted flights at a major airport.
‘Leave immediately’: warning for flood hit community
Rising floodwaters have revived unpleasant memories of a 2010 natural disaster and triggered an emergency warning for a rain-hit community.
Flooding forces closure of town’s hospital and schools
The mayor of an outback community forced to close its hospital, schools and courts due to a flood threat says it's been so wet "even the ducks have left town".
Big airlift of evacuees from flood-hit communities
Hundreds of people have been evacuated by air from their flood-hit outback communities as rivers rapidly rise after "extraordinary" downpours.
Dangerous blizzard warnings issued for US East Coast
Dangerous blizzard warnings have been issued from Maryland to Massachusetts, with flights cancelled and a state of emergency declared in New York City.
Millions stuck at home as historic blizzard hits NYC
A historic blizzard has dumped up to 60cm of snow across the US northeast, forcing millions to stay inside as flights, transport, schools and businesses close.
US rescuers battle winter storm to avalanche survivors
Nine skiers are missing after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, while crews pushed through freezing conditions to rescue six others.
Riverside city breathes collective sigh of flood relief
Warnings of high flood levels have been revised down, allowing residents of a riverside city to breathe easy and watch the waters flow on to the sea.