The government is crowdsourcing the cyclone recovery bill. It has launched an international fundraising effort, modelled on the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal - which raised almost $100 million.
A separate special Lotto draw will also be held on March 18 with all proceeds going to affected communities.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has urged New Zealande ... Show More
Jul 2025
Billions in HECS relief on the way + Should 16yo's be able to vote?
Monday Headlines: HECS in the spotlight as parliament returns on Tuesday, Senator Pauline Hanson demands Mark Latham give up his seat, Pope condemns ‘barbarity of war’ as 73 killed waiting for aid in Gaza, Mushroom lunch survivor’s first comments after Patterson verdict, and the ... Show More
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Apr 2025
Crisis in Myanmar: Earthquake Aftermath and the Global Response
<p class="" data-start="101" data-end="714">On March 28th, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar—the strongest to hit the region in a century. The epicenter was in the Sagaing region, near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, in the northwest of the country. Sagaing is al ... Show More
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Jan 2025
Mayotte : comment le cyclone Chido a enfoncé l’archipel dans la crise
Le 14 décembre 2024, le cyclone meurtrier Chido frappait violemment le département de Mayotte, déjà fortement éprouvé par de nombreuses crises, notamment liées à la pauvreté, l’insécurité et la pénurie d’eau.<br/><br/>Les premières images montrant les bidonvilles dévast ... Show More
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Dec 2024
FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup, Syrians Seek Missing Loved Ones, Trump Opposes Ukraine Missile Aid, Typhoon Devastation Hits Philippines, and more...
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Mar 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,000
Amidst all the death and damage caused by the earthquake in Myanmar, the UN said they have had reports the military government is still launching air strikes on rebel-held areas. More than 1,000 are now known to have died in Myanmar and thousands more injured after a 7.7-magnitud ... Show More
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