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The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA, NZ) is using machine learning to forecast flood inundations in a fraction of the time required to run physical models − namely one to two minutes instead of 24 hours.

On World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024, NEMA urges New Zealanders to check if they’re in a tsunami zone and practice evacuation routes. While awareness is high, knowing where to go and being prepared are key to staying safe in an emergency.

This study explores long-term aftershock forecast information and communication needs in the aftermath of the 2016 Christchurch earthquake. It also aims to gather feedback on aftershock scenarios, an alternative form for communicating the forecast.

Northland's disaster recovery focused on setting clear priorities, coordinating government and community efforts, and supporting local groups. The region made solid progress, with an emphasis on reducing future risks and building resilience.

After a series of disasters – from the Canterbury earthquakes to Cyclone Gabrielle – real doubt hangs over the insurance options available to some New Zealand homeowners.

While research has focused on volunteers in disaster response and recovery, less attention has been paid on how organizations involved in disaster risk management can support volunteers in leading and coordinating community-based disaster risk reduction.

Recent assessments suggest the ocean current known as Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is slowing down, with collapse a real possibility this century.

The study assess the economic and environmental impacts on agriculture of flooding under projected climate change, including land-use change as an adaption response to floods. The case study area is the Awanui catchment in the far north of New Zealand.