Not again, Mother Nature: As more bad weather looms, Kiwis ask - how much more?

1 month ago Stuff.co.nz

Waiteitei Road in Mangawhai was flooded on Friday evening after heavy rain in Auckland. Down in Hawke’s Bay, Esk Valley residents – already devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle – were forced to flee once more in the face of heavy rain warnings. READ MORE:* Hawke's Bay on 'high alert' after wet night across North Island* Cyclone Gabrielle: Was the catastrophe at Esk Valley avoidable? More heavy rain is forecast for Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne on Monday, with thunderstorms expected for Auckland. Speaking from cyclone-hit Muriwai on Saturday, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said everyone needed to be prepared for heavy weather, including plans for pets, children and elderly or disabled family members.
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US clears Australia to acquire new long-range missiles

(file photo)Advanced guided missiles that have the capability to home in on enemy targets have been approved for sale to Australia. The missiles are designed to destroy enemy air defence systems and radar in order to protect Australian aircraft. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images The Strix armed VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) Uncrewed Air System (UAS) by BAE Systems Australia. The US says Australia will have no problem integrating its weapons into its defence force. BAE Systems Australia unveiled the armed drone at the Avalon air show as defence chiefs focus on air power.

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'Relentless rain' causes severe surface flooding, evacuations in Gisborne

Surface flooding on Justin Street in the Gisborne suburb of Mangapapa on Tuesday morning. Relentless rain that was briefly more intense than during Cyclone Gabrielle has caused severe surface flooding in Mangapapa, Gisborne, forcing families to leave their homes, according to the city’s mayor. David White/Stuff Surface flooding on Nelson Rd in Gisborne. David White/Stuff Michelle Swart and her daughter Sharon watching floodwaters rise around their home on Nelson Street Gisborne . In Hawke’s Bay there have also been reports of surface flooding in parts of the region.

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UK and EU announce deal to resolve post-Brexit Northern Ireland trade dispute

The UK and the European Union have ended years of wrangling, sealing a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland. Selling the deal to his own Conservative Party and its Northern Ireland allies may be a tougher struggle. Dan Kitwood/AP The UK and the European Union have ended years of wrangling, sealing a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK that shares a border with an EU member, the Republic of Ireland. It’s crass and will go down very badly in NI,” former Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster said on Twitter.

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Former All Black Jeremy Thrush ends retirement to lead Western Force to win over Rebels

Jeremy Thrush has made a shock return from retirement to lead the Western Force to a pulsating 34-27 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Melbourne Rebels at Perth's HBF Park. The Rebels were on track for victory after opening up a 24-10 lead late in the first half of Saturday night's match. Paul Kane/Getty Images Ex-All Blacks lock Jeremy Thrush helped the Western Force to a win over Melbourne’s Rebels in the Super Rugby Pacific series opening round. "Good first half, disappointing second half," Rebels coach Kevin Foote said. The Force hit the lead in the 64th minute when Stewart touched down after a successful rolling maul.

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Erling Haaland scores record goal in Manchester City's easy win at Bournemouth

Erling Haaland broke a Premier League club scoring record with his 27th strike of the season for Manchester City. Erling Haaland scored a record 27th goal in the English Premier League to help Manchester City see off Bournemouth 4-1 and stay on the shoulder of Arsenal in the title race on Saturday (Sunday NZ time). Haaland has broken City's single-season scoring record in the league even though they have 13 more matches to play. Arsenal maintained their place atop the English Premier League by beating Leicester 1-0 thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s goal early in the second half. Scoring chances were few and far between until Firpo provided the breakthrough in the 77th minute when he shot low under Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu to claim his first league goal.

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Six Nations: England beat Wales in Cardiff as Warren Gatland's winless return continues

England piled on the misery for Wales with a 20-10 victory that left the beleaguered host nursing a third straight loss to open the Six Nations on Saturday. France at home and Ireland away makes for the toughest possible finish to the Six Nations for the English, however. Rui Vieira/AP England's head coach Steve Borthwick (L) shares a light moment with Wales head coach Warren Gatland before kickoff. Lawrence's try in the left corner in the 74th minute sealed a victory that won't live long in the memory. England 20 (Anthony Watson, Kyle Sinckler, Ollie Lawrence tries; Owen Farrell con, pen) Wales 10 (Louis Rees-Zammit try; Leigh Halfpenny con, pen).

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Ageing Black Caps don't have obvious answers as England dominate second test

Black Caps batsman was given out caught despite replays suggesting it hit his arm guard. ANALYSIS: Those Black Caps fans wishing there’s a Harry Brook-alike capable of coming to the rescue may have to rub the genie lamp furiously. The rising England superstar only lasted two overs on Saturday morning, but he’d already inflicted copious damage on the Black Caps the previous day. Tickner is the youngest player in the Black Caps squad. That average may not shout red-ball world-beater, but Brook’s first-class average is 39.67, with 10 centuries and 20 fifties from 61 games.

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SA Weather Service warns of more bad weather for KZN

NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned KwaZulu-Natal residents to brace themselves for more bad weather

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25 Sunset Quotes to Make You Appreciate Mother Nature Even More

These inspiring sunset quotes and sayings will leave you marveling at Mother Nature. They work well as sunset Instagram captions, too.

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Millions in California under weather alert as 'much more rain coming

More than 65 million Californians are under a weather alert as strong wind and heavy rain brought flooding along the state's coastline,

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Friends no more: Why is TVNZ playing Big Brother with Kiwis

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MET Éireann issues more yellow warnings as bad weather continues

MET Éireann has issued three more yellow weather warnings for all counties in Ireland. The warnings, which are for wind and rain,

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Ask Her More Red Carpet Fashion Conversations - Refinery29

Ask Her More urges red carpet hosts to ask actresses more interesting questions than what they're wearing. But, why do we have to leave

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More heavy rain ahead for flood-hit Auckland - MSN

Kiwis in flood-hit northern New Zealand are bracing for more heavy rains as officials issued severe weather alerts.

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Portland Weather Thursday: More Snow, More Rain, More Freezing

Portland Weather Thursday: More Snow, More Rain, More Freezing - Portland, OR - For the fourth day in a row, the morning commute might be

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'Big Brother': Aaryn wins HoH again, not much else happens | EW.com

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New Zealand braces for more bad weather as cyclone set to track

WELLINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Residents of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, are being asked to prepare for further bad weather as a

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