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Race to find survivors in Turkey, Syria as death toll tops 7200

More than 8000 people have been pulled from the debris in Turkey alone.

Newborn with umbilical cord attached survives Syrian building collapse

The newborn's umbilical cord was still connected to her mother, who doctors believe died after giving birth to her daughter.

Middle East •8:22am

Quake kills more than 4600, frantic search in Turkey, Syria

The quake was centred on Turkey's south-eastern province of Kahramanmaras.

Middle East •8:20pm

Five tips for how to cope with eco-anxiety

Eco-anxiety, also known as climate change anxiety (anipā o te huringa āhuarangi), is a chronic sense of fear or worry about the impact of climate change.

Re News •8:05pm

At least 36 dead, 630 homes unusable in Peruvian landslides

Steady rains triggered mudslips that swept mud, water and rocks into several villages in southern Peru.

Central And South America •6:06pm

NZ to provide $1.5m in support to Turkey and Syria after quakes

Of the $1.5 million contribution to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, two thirds will go to Turkey and one third to Syria.

Natural Disasters •3:15pm

Eleven Coromandel homes evacuated due to debris dam

The district has been hit by several heavy rain storms in recent weeks, causing slips, flooding and damaging roads.

Weather News •2:59pm

Aftershock captured live on Turkish TV broadcast

A Haber/A News reporter Yuksel Akalan was reporting from the streets of Malatya when a powerful aftershock hit.

Natural Disasters •12:51pm

Utter devastation in Turkey’s Hatay following earthquake

Social media footage shows the massive damage caused to building and infrastructure following a huge earthquake in the Mediterranean seaside province of Hatay.

Natural Disasters •12:20pm

29 Kiwis currently in Turkey amid deadly earthquake - MFAT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said there is nothing to suggest New Zealanders have been affected at this stage.

Middle East •11:59am

Former Chelsea and Newcastle forward missing after Turkey quake

Christian Atsu, who plays for Turkish club Hatayspor, is believed to be trapped under rubble after the building he was in with teammates collapsed.

Natural Disasters •Tue, Feb 7

Powerful quake kills at least 640 people in Turkey, Syria

Rescue workers and residents frantically searched for survivors under the rubble of crushed buildings in multiple cities on both sides of the border.

Middle East •Mon, Feb 6

North Island floods largest vehicle claims event in AA's history

AA Insurance have received 1,500 claims for vehicle damage and Auckland Emergency Management said they've picked up over 1,940 flood-impacted vehicles.

Auckland •Sat, Feb 4

Concern around NZ's underinvestment in anti-flood stopbanks

In 2020 the Government provided more than $200 million help councils protect from flooding, but experts believe it's not enough for crucial, underfunded infrastructure.

Southland •Sat, Feb 4