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More heavy rain expected for New Zealand’s flood-hit Auckland: Four people lost their lives in flash floods and landslides that hit Auckland over the last three ...
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More heavy rain expected for New Zealand's flood-ravaged Auckland: WELLINGTON: New Zealand officials on Tuesday (Jan 31) asked residents in flood-ravaged ...
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More heavy rain expected for New Zealand’s flood-hit Auckland: Four people lost their lives in flash floods and landslides that hit Auckland over the last three ...
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More heavy rain expected for New Zealand’s flood-hit Auckland: Four people lost their lives in flash floods and landslides that hit Auckland over the last three ...
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More heavy rain expected for New Zealand's flood-ravaged Auckland: WELLINGTON: New Zealand officials on Tuesday (Jan 31) asked residents in flood-ravaged ...
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More heavy rain expected for New Zealand’s flood-hit Auckland: Four people lost their lives in flash floods and landslides that hit Auckland over the last three ...
theage.com.au/world/oceania/more-heavy-rain-expected-for-new-zealand-s-flood-hit-auckland-20230131-p5cgp1.html
Auckland flooding: Schools could open earlier - Secretary for Education apologises for ‘slow’ communications
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-flooding-schools-could-open-earlier-secretary-for-education-apologises-for-slow-communications/SETF4LVMPVCVHCMDQ5QF3UHACQ/
Māori and PI spaces at unis no place for wusses or MP's reckons: Comment: The importance of ‘space’ – observations of a Pākehā working in a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/13/maori-and-pi-spaces-at-unis-no-place-for-wusses-or-mps-reckons/
From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/from-colour-to-climate-change-a-scientists-journey/
What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68839043
New Zealand house prices fall slightly due to higher stock levels, REINZ says: New Zealand house prices fell in March as listings and stock levels stayed ...
reuters.com/markets/new-zealand-house-prices-fall-slightly-due-higher-stock-levels-reinz-says-2024-04-15/
Watch: Dubai billionaire takes metro to go to office during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater: A year’s worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding in Dubai Tuesday as roads turned into ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate/
Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE
- On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.
- As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.
- A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.
- Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.
Airport and roads under water: Severe flooding plunges Dubai into chaos: WITH VIDEO. Severe storms brought more than the annual amount of rain in just 24 hours ...
kleinezeitung.at/international/18376497/ueberschwemmungen-stuerzen-dubai-ins-chaos
Live: Stuff, Newshub call staff meetings as deal reportedly reached: Staff at both companies have have been called to meetings after talk of a third-party rescue ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514377/live-stuff-newshub-call-staff-meetings-as-deal-reportedly-reached
Maths teaching fails pupils by ignoring cognitive science findings: From the University of Auckland: We have to prioritise the science of learning over political ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/10/maths-teaching-fails-pupils-by-ignoring-cognitive-science-findings/
Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-heavy-rains-cause-malls-in-dubai-to-flood-water-to-gush-through-ceilings
Couple to leave New Zealand after paying thousands to advisor who forgot to apply for visa
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514267/couple-to-leave-new-zealand-after-paying-thousands-to-advisor-who-forgot-to-apply-for-visa
Auckland credit union to hand over operations as costs mount: Credit Union Auckland found itself foul of the Reserve Bank's Capital requirements midway ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/12/auckland-credit-union-to-hand-over-operations-as-costs-mount/
Meals on wheels: What’s behind the Indian food truck boom?: It's difficult to ascertain who to credit as the pioneer of the Indian food truck scene in New ...
rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/514104/meals-on-wheels-what-s-behind-the-indian-food-truck-boom
Four key questions ahead of two massive days for news media in New Zealand: Duncan Greive outlines what’s at stake – plus an idea about a post-Newshub news ...
thespinoff.co.nz/business/09-04-2024/four-key-questions-ahead-of-two-massive-days-for-news-media-in-new-zealand
Olympic sailor doubles as Am Cup gamer: Along her route to the Paris Olympics, Erica Dawson has been learning to play computer games – in a bid to win the first ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/olympic-sailor-doubles-as-am-cup-gamer/
Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman: By the evening, over 120 millimetres of rainfall had soaked the UAE — the typical average for a ...
smh.com.au/world/middle-east/heavy-rains-lash-uae-region-as-the-death-toll-in-oman-flooding-rises-20240417-p5fke3.html
Topp Twins cafe in Methven closes its doors after six years: A popular eatery established by two of New Zealand’s most beloved performers has closed its doors ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/topp-twins-cafe-in-methven-closes-its-doors-after-six-years/UGF5QQ6HAVAQVLSIT23TWXK7IM/
Why are concert tickets so expensive?: Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514535/why-are-concert-tickets-so-expensive
Auckland to Northland expressway will boost GDP by $1.2b a year, report shows: A four-lane expressway from Auckland’s Warkworth to Northland’s Kaikohe would have ...
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/auckland-to-northland-expressway-will-boost-gdp-by-12b-a-year-report-shows/KWVVAXLM75FRZBZJ6QFINPPWJA/
New Zealanders are crazy for this fruit: RAGLAN, New Zealand — Autumn in New Zealand heralds the arrival of a green, egg-size fruit that falls off trees in such ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152220/world/australia/new-zealanders-are-crazy-for-this-fruit
18 Dead After Heavy Rain in Oman: Schools Close, Evacuations Ongoing: The neighboring United Arab Emirates also experienced its largest rainfall in 75 years ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/oman-flood-rain-emirates-deaths.html
‘We’d never move back’: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie on swapping the hustle for the harvest
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/04-04-2024/wed-never-move-back-nadia-lim-and-carlos-bagrie-on-swapping-the-hustle-for-the-harvest
Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-middle-east-68833955
A GPS that could backfire on commuters: Today from The Detail: The plan to get kiwis moving - as long as it's along a motorway - has public transport ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/08/a-gps-that-could-backfire-on-commuters/
This uncommonly beautiful NZ destination is like an enchanted forest: Orokonui Ecosanctuary encompasses more than 300 hectares of protected wildlife reserve ...
theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/this-uncommonly-beautiful-nz-destination-is-like-an-enchanted-forest-20240329-p5fg5z.html
Airplane passenger fined in Sydney for urinating in a cup: A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney ...
ctvnews.ca/world/airplane-passenger-fined-in-sydney-for-urinating-in-a-cup-1.6835400
Thousands evacuated after dam burst worsens floods in Russia: Local emergency services say they are working to stem the flooding in the city of Orsk.
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68749515
Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to media in Auckland: The Prime Minister is back in Auckland and talks to journalists during a bleak week for media and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514074/watch-live-pm-christopher-luxon-talks-to-media-in-auckland
Christchurch playwright scoops an award trifecta with The Odyssey : Two playwrights have won this year’s Adam NZ Play Award: Dan Bain from Christchurch for The ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/culture-101/audio/2018934040/christchurch-playwright-scoops-an-award-trifecta-with-the-odyssey
No, Dubai’s Floods Weren’t Caused by Cloud Seeding: Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those who blame cloud seeding are misguided.
wired.com/story/dubai-flooding-uae-cloud-seeding-climate-change/
Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Kenya: Bus passengers rescued from flood waters: The bus was travelling to Nairobi when it was swept off the road.
bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-68767976
Man pleads guilty to vandalising K Road rainbow crossing, to pay $16,000: Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says the man is married to his granddaughter.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514285/man-pleads-guilty-to-vandalising-k-road-rainbow-crossing-to-pay-16-000
All-night rescue mission: Dubai man helps pregnant nurse, old couple, tourists stranded in flood - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/all-night-rescue-mission-dubai-man-helps-pregnant-nurse-old-couple-tourists-stranded-in-flood
Team NZ's America's Cup boat finally emerges: After 10 months under construction Team New Zealand's boat to defend the America's Cup in Barcelona later this year ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514110/team-nz-s-america-s-cup-boat-finally-emerges
Unused Auckland surgical centre could be treating more than 15,000 patients a year
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513773/unused-auckland-surgical-centre-could-be-treating-more-than-15-000-patients-a-year
In pictures: UAE begins cleanup after deadly rain, floods: Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris on Wednesday after at ...
reuters.com/pictures/pictures-uae-begins-cleanup-after-deadly-rain-floods-2024-04-17/
Auckland traffic: Delays on harbour bridge after vehicle breaks down, southbound: Auckland motorists are being warned of delays on the harbour bridge early this ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-traffic-delays-on-harbour-bridge-after-vehicle-breaks-down-southbound/46KWZOIYKBHWJP4ZMXB76PN4P4/
Airline review: This seat delivers the best sleep I’ve ever had on a plane: Despite some awkward design elements, this lie-flat business class seat is one of the ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/airline-review-the-best-sleep-i-ve-ever-had-on-a-plane-20240407-p5fhyh.html
“Apocalyptic proportions”: Floods flood thousands of houses in Russia: The spring floods in Russia are currently causing a tense situation. Parts of the Orenburg ...
n-tv.de/politik/Hochwasser-flutet-Tausende-Haeuser-in-Russland-article24862029.html
Oman: One more missing person found dead as death toll rises to 13 due to heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/oman-one-more-missing-person-found-dead-as-death-toll-rises-to-13-due-to-heavy-rains
Heat and Floods Are Increasingly Hitting Coastlines with a One-Two Punch: Compound events in which coastal flooding and heat waves occur at the same time are ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/12/combination-heat-waves-and-coastal-floods-are-worsening-worldwide-00151794
Biden Says Netanyahu’s Approach to the War Is a Mistake: President Joe Biden called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza a mistake and ...
time.com/6965382/biden-netanyahu-war-comments/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Leaning into virtuosity - Sam Low: Author of Modern Chinese, chef and food creative Sam Low talks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode of Here Now about life ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/voices/audio/2018933992/leaning-into-virtuosity-sam-low
In pictures: Auckland's Ramadan Night Markets in New Lynn: Auckland's Ramadan Night Markets returned for a successful third year at the New Lynn Community Centre ...
rnz.co.nz/news/top/513651/in-pictures-auckland-s-ramadan-night-markets-in-new-lynn
Second dam burst in Russia: situation is getting worse: A second dam has broken under the pressure of the water masses on the Ural River in Russia ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/russland-ueberflutung-dammbruch-tausende-evakuiert-100.html
Kiwi-Arab influencer Aya Al-Chalabi finds a beautiful way to display her faith: A New Zealand-Arab influencer has been showcasing Muslim faith and culture to a ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513756/kiwi-arab-influencer-aya-al-chalabi-finds-a-beautiful-way-to-display-her-faith
Trailblazing Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in Aotearoa: Say the name Anurag Kashyap in South Asian circles and you’ll likely find some star struck fans ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/culture-101/audio/2018934185/trailblazing-indian-filmmaker-anurag-kashyap-in-aotearoa
Cyclist in critical condition after serious crash at Dairy Flat, Auckland, road closed
nzherald.co.nz/nz/serious-crash-in-dairy-flat-emergency-services-on-site/EOCEPX3EQVGZFNGS5L3SFLEKS4/
Good reasons to strengthen NZ's climate targets, expert body says: New Zealand's current effort does not meet international criteria for doing its fair share ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513742/good-reasons-to-strengthen-nz-s-climate-targets-expert-body-says
Pittsburgh Shuts Bridges as 26 Barges Break Loose on Ohio River: The barges, some carrying coal, floated miles downstream and damaged a marina as a flood warning ...
nyti.ms/4aEsebW
Why aren’t vulnerable babies being protected from RSV in Aotearoa?: This common respiratory virus hospitalises hundreds of New Zealand babies a year ...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/17-04-2024/why-arent-vulnerable-babies-being-protected-from-rsv-in-aotearoa
Cornish charity giving emergency aid after Malawi flooding: ShelterBox has been distributing essential items after severe flooding in Malawi.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-68749369
Auckland 2074: a daydream of a future city: A 23-year-old dreams up a hopeful, sustainable future for the city he calls home.
thespinoff.co.nz/society/04-04-2024/auckland-2074-a-daydream-of-a-future-city
Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further: The Russian city of Orenburg battled rising water levels on Thursday after major rivers across ...
reuters.com/world/europe/water-levels-rise-russian-rivers-flooding-zone-2024-04-11/
Sinkhole opens up on busy Auckland road as water main bursts: Police were told there was a sinkhole on a road in Onehunga.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513982/sinkhole-opens-up-on-busy-auckland-road-as-water-main-bursts
Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown flies back to Auckland after winds prevent landing
nzherald.co.nz/nz/air-new-zealand-flight-to-queenstown-flies-back-to-auckland-after-winds-prevent-landing/XYAP3NFSABEOZFN6HID2UEE5BQ/
Russian authorities announced mass evacuation for flood-hit city near Kazakhstan border
apnews.com/article/russia-flooding-kazakhstan-orenburg-evacuation-e60e4d5a6f776b3f9e8d53edc0668370
'Grim picture of our prison system': Corrections' failings highlighted in just-released report
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514514/grim-picture-of-our-prison-system-corrections-failings-highlighted-in-just-released-report
Dozens killed in Afghanistan as heavy rains set off flash floods: Most casualties have been from roof collapses, while some 600 houses have been damaged or ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/14/dozens-killed-in-afghanistan-as-heavy-rains-set-off-flash-floods
Floods and several dam breaches: more than 10,000 houses are under water in Russia
spiegel.de/panorama/russland-mehr-als-10-000-haeuser-stehen-unter-wasser-a-50486f11-2740-432c-afb7-c6cee00f2c99
Mechanical issue on Air NZ Boeing 787 to Tahiti becomes flight to nowhere: The travel plans of passengers on an Air New Zealand service to Papeete were sent off ...
nzherald.co.nz/travel/mechanical-issue-on-air-nz-boeing-787-to-tahiti-becomes-flight-to-nowhere/KAUNCZDAIJCQPLY53DXXITNEMU/
Flood disaster: Water levels are rising in Kazakhstan and Russia: The flood situation in Kazakhstan and southern Russia has continued to worsen. More than 90 ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/russland-hochwasser-102.html
One way out of an inequitable health system: From The University of Auckland: Māori and Pasifika should no longer tolerate other researchers and policy makers ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/31/one-way-out-of-an-inequitable-health-system/
Column washes away on Rangitata River rail bridge: High flood waters have washed away one of the 34 piers in the 610 metre long rail bridge over the Rangitata ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-canterbury/column-washes-away-rangitata-river-rail-bridge
Record flood waters rise in Russia's Urals, forcing thousands to evacuate: A string of Russian regions in the Ural Mountains and Siberia, alongside parts of ...
reuters.com/world/europe/record-flood-waters-rise-russias-urals-forcing-thousands-evacuate-2024-04-07/
Spring floods in Russia: thousands of people evacuated: The flood situation is getting worse on the southern foothills of the Ural Mountains ...
spiegel.de/panorama/russland-tausende-menschen-von-fruehjahrshochwasser-betroffen-a-d410cd4c-3a30-451c-9796-581d91f7b991
'We underestimated this storm': UAE residents face electricity, water outages after flooding, heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/we-underestimated-this-storm-uae-residents-face-electricity-water-outages-after-flooding-heavy
Flashing your lights to warn other drivers of a speed camera – is it legal?: The legal and moral debate around New Zealand's best unofficial road rule.
thespinoff.co.nz/society/15-04-2024/flashing-your-lights-to-warn-other-drivers-of-a-speed-camera-is-it-legal
Heavy Rainfall in Oman, Which Killed 18, Expected to Continue on Wednesday: The neighboring United Arab Emirates also experienced its largest rainfall in 75 ...
nyti.ms/3vVBxVw
At least a dozen killed and an estimated 15,000 displaced by flooding in Kenya: The U.N Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, citing the Kenya Red ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/at-least-a-dozen-killed-and-an-estimated-15000-displaced-by-flooding-in-kenya
Princess Andre fans mesmerised by her natural beauty as she shows off bare face: Princess Andre has shared a new makeup video on her Instagram page and fans were ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/princess-andre-fans-mesmerised-natural-32488560
Martin relishes game time for Warriors after wretched injury run: Te Maire Martin will start in the halves against the Sea Eagles in Auckland on Saturday ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514008/martin-relishes-game-time-for-warriors-after-wretched-injury-run
Editorial: Comparing Pasifika and Māori university spaces to Ku Klux Klan disrespectful
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/comparing-pasifika-and-maori-university-spaces-to-ku-klux-klan-disrespectful/TCGNN5XYDZGYNJGWKKZAUI6S6A/
‘Why the hell did I say yes?’: Meet Janet Mustapic, reluctant comedy star: She wasn’t lonely, or unhappy, nor was she looking for a husband. How on earth did she ...
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/02-04-2024/why-the-hell-did-i-say-yes-meet-janet-mustapic-our-newest-comedy-star
Auckland protesters hold empty plates to highlight hunger in Gaza: Hundreds of people holding empty plates have gathered in central Auckland demanding the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513108/auckland-protesters-hold-empty-plates-to-highlight-hunger-in-gaza
Lego of it! New Zealand says thieves nabbed for brick block heists: A 45-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man have been charged with 30 counts of shoplifting.
straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/lego-of-it-new-zealand-says-thieves-nabbed-for-brick-block-heists
Watch: Police swarm Auckland bar to arrest pair in relation to kidnapping: Police say the victim, who was abducted in Beach Haven, is in hospital.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513343/watch-police-swarm-auckland-bar-to-arrest-pair-in-relation-to-kidnapping
How the New Zealand Falcons are tackling stigma against LGBTTQIA+ people in sports
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514181/how-the-new-zealand-falcons-are-tackling-stigma-against-lgbttqia-people-in-sports
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