http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Storms headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:00:03 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=328 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10633242&ref=rss Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has declared a disaster zone across the state's central and northern coast ahead of the anticipated arrival of tropical cyclone Ului.The cyclone is predicted to cross the coast between Ayr and Mackay... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:25:13 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10633044&ref=rss A second man has been found dead in Fiji after a tropical cyclone hit its eastern islands early this week.Josefe George Batisarisari, 43, a Public Works Department worker, died while trying to cross a river during the cyclone,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632831&ref=rss Australia's Great Barrier Reef could be under threat as Cyclone Ului moves closer to Queensland's northern coastline.Authorities have issued a cyclone watch for coastal areas from Cardwell to Yeppoon, which includes Townsville... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:11:38 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632810&ref=rss A Royal New Zealand Air Force Hercules in Fiji has carried out reconnaissance flights over the country's northern islands, finding damaged buildings and salt-water inundation following Cyclone Tomas.A tropical cyclone warning... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:04:02 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632613&ref=rss The New Zealand Government has committed an initial $1 million in aid to Fiji after a devastating cyclone which has killed at least one person, destroyed homes and knocked out power and communications, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632657&ref=rss This week the news has been dominated by severe tropical cyclones Tomas and now Ului. See the radar image of Tomas' eye a newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:29:33 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632630&ref=rss The Government says it will provide assistance to cyclone-struck Fiji for as long as necessary."We will do whatever we have to do," Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully said late this afternoon.Cyclone Tomas, which has... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:15:02 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632520&ref=rss Silence from a tiny Fijian island, thought to be amongst the worst-hit by Cyclone Tomas, has been broken.A Fijian radio station, FBC News, got what may be the first call out newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632490&ref=rss Tropical Cyclone Tomas yesterday continued blowing itself out along the eastern section of Fiji, as residents in the north of the nation counted the cost of the storm.Fijian authorities announced a state of emergency in the north... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632415&ref=rss A number of lives are believed to have been lost as Cyclone Tomas, with wind gusts of around 280km/h, continued to smash Fiji tonight knocking out power and communications, say authorities."I think some lost their lives but it... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:28:53 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632371&ref=rss New Zealand is ready to help Fiji as soon as Cyclone Tomas passes and damage can be assessed.Prime Minister John Key and Foreign Minister Murray McCully said help was on stand-by for the battered Pacific country."Obviously... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:42:51 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632354&ref=rss Fiji's military government has threatened to arrest people on cyclone-struck streets after it extended its curfew until tomorrow morning.Cyclone Tomas, a category four cyclone with winds exceeding 200km/h, has pummelled Fiji since... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:38:50 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632300&ref=rss A cyclone tore through Fiji overnight and ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and flooded homes with an "indescribable" howl.It continues to blast islands with thunderstorms and damaging swells as winds gain momentum.The Fiji... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632299&ref=rss A large albatross is recovering at Wellington Zoo after crash-landing in last Friday's storm. The female northern royal albatross - with a wingspan of more than 3m - was found injured in a Wainuiomata yard after the brief but... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632297&ref=rss Kiwis in Fiji and the Solomons have been told to register on a safe-travel website as the two cyclones bore down on the countries.Foreign Affairs staff confirmed last night that 470 New Zealanders are registered in Fiji - which... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632212&ref=rss The Government is urging New Zealanders in Fiji to register with the High Commission in Suva as the devastating Cyclone Tomas hits the islands.Prime Minister John Key said today about 450 were registered, but there were likely... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:47:57 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632139&ref=rss There are unconfirmed reports of deaths in Fiji, as Cyclone Tomas moves through the northern part of the island group.At least 5,000 people are sheltering in up to 40 evacuation centres ahead of the main force of the cyclone,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10632034&ref=rss ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey - Strong winds and heavy rain are pounding parts of the Northeast, knocking out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses, delaying international airline flights and stranding about 500 passengers... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:13:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10631977&ref=rss Fiji's Disaster Management Authority is preparing for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Tomas.The storm is situated northeast of Fiji and although it is not expected to make a direct hit on the main island of Viti Levu, it could... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:31:44 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=10631893&ref=rss An early, icy grip of winter is expected to clutch the south this morning, after hitting Wellington yesterday.MetService has issued a weather warning for the lower South Island, as strong southwesterly winds threaten to hit 100km/h... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200