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Seeka says kiwifruit crop yields have rebounded in 2024.

After two years of major damage from storms, a key government unit has made an abrupt change to focus on cyber security over and above natural disasters.

Moana 2's bilingual debut, a 20-day record-breaking mountain climbing morathon, and a mission to try every kebab in Auckland are among this week's feel-good stories from RNZ.

The beach - a popular tourist spot - has been accessible only by boat since storms caused extensive damage.

The track to the popular attraction has been closed since February 2023, and DOC workers keep having to down tools to deal with "absolutely idiotic" tourists, says Deli Connell. Audio

Heavy downpours to red warning level are in store for parts of the South Island after a wet and windy night caused power outages and road disruptions in Coromandel.

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says local councils need extra support to get a move on with progress in their areas.

Heavy rain is predicted for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel - but a local councillor is pleading visitors not to cancel their holiday plans. Audio

The Conservation Minister announced a $25 million boost for conservation projects, including $5m to plan, build and maintain a track at the favourite tourist attraction.

We often see mayoral relief funds set up after a natural disaster. But the amount of financial assistance they provide pales in comparison to clean-up costs. What is the role of these funds, and are…

A Northland leader is calling on the government to provide financial support to businesses hard hit by the closure of State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills.

A review of the Cyclone Gabrielle response found the emergency management response was not fit for purpose - and not good for media providing critical 'real time' coverage of the disaster. But one…

Vines that looked healthy in early summer are either collapsing, leaves are going yellow, or fruit is shrivelling on the vine.

A cat that plays a big role in its community and a team of Kiwi scientists investigating the world's least explored Bounty Trough system are among this week's feel-good stories.

From 12 February last year and several days after, scenes of destruction were witnessed across upper and east of the North Island.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, predictable reports of shark sightings signalled the start of the summer silly season. And with water running out in the capital, and a…

DOC says a clear picture of whether a new track is feasible and safe should be known within a few months.

Regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle last summer are getting a boost with holiday camps recording strong visitor numbers.

The year 2023 will be remembered as one dominated by extreme weather which broke records and impacted many lives, MetService says.