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Now playing Next world news Only third state of emergency in New Zealand's history Cyclone Gabrielle has left thousands of homes flooded and without power on New Zealand's North Island, just weeks after flooding killed four people. 14/02/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Three dead and one missing after record rain pounds Auckland Three people have died after record-breaking rainfall pounded New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland. 28/01/2023
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Now playing Next Nature NGO buys first ever insurance policy for coral reefs in the US It is the first insurance policy of its kind in the US and will provide rapid funding to restore reefs after extreme weather events. 22/11/2022
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