Cyclone Gita
Cyclone Gita: 'We are expecting homes to be flooded'
A state of emergency has been declared in Taranaki, Nelson, Westland, Buller, Greymouth, Selwyn and Christchurch, with fears some homes are at a high risk of flooding over the next day.
Thousands of homes without power in Taranaki
A state of emergency has been declared in Taranaki where former tropical cyclone Gita has knocked out power to 23,000 properties.
Tongan families in evacuation centres: 'We need help'
On the island of 'Eua nearly every home suffered significant damage, crops were destroyed and residents are desperate for food and aid. RNZ Pacific's Koro Vaka'uta reports from Tonga. Video, Audio
Westport still ravaged by Fehi, waits for Gita
MetService says the former cyclone Gita is running late but it remains on course to bring heavy rain, gales and heavy seas. Central areas are in for a stormy day, with widespread flooding likely and… Audio
Flooded roads expected with ex-cyclone Gita
Flooding on State Highways 1 and 2 is likely as ex-cyclone Gita hits the country. In Kapiti there are predictions of waves up to 6.5 metres high. Joining us now is Neil Walker from the New Zealand… Audio
Gita: 'Significant' impact expected from storm
Cyclone Gita has been downgraded as it approaches New Zealand, but the storm is still bringing deluges of rain and gale-force winds.
Wellington roads are expected to be hit hard, and authorities are… Audio
Ex-cyclone Gita: Taranaki Port closes as storm hits
The Taranaki Port has been preparing for the stormy weather ex-cyclone Gita is bringing to New Zealand. Taranaki Port's chief executive officer Guy Roper tells us what the coast is looking like.
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Gita: Commuters urged to wait as wild storm hits
The Transport Agency says morning commuters in Wellington may miss the worst of the storm, but they could face a hard journey home.
Commuters in Wellington were told to consider staying home, as the… Audio
DoC shifts thousands of campers as Gita strikes West Coast
Cyclone Gita has been downgraded as it approaches central parts of New Zealand. A big band of rain is still expected to hit the west coast from Taranaki down to Buller and Nelson. Rain is falling in… Audio
Nelson & Tasman brace for Cyclone Gita
Some people in Nelson and Tasman are still cleaning up after ex-tropical cyclone Fehi, as they brace themselves for the next onslaught. Video, Audio
Buller prepares for another deluge as Cyclone Gita approaches
Buller District Mayor Garry Howard talks to John Campbell about Cyclone Gita. All schools in the region have been closed ahead of its arrival. Audio
Cyclone Gita: Trampers and boaties urged to leave Marlborough Sounds
A warning has been issued for trampers, campers and boaties to leave the Marlborough Sounds today as cyclone Gita approaches with heavy rain, severe gales and waves up to 6m high expected. Video, Audio
Prepare ahead of Cyclone Gita, MetService warns
MetService meteorologist Lisa Murray with the latest on Cyclone Gita. Audio
Schools shut ahead of powerful Cyclone Gita
Schools have been shut down in Buller and travellers are being warned to expect significant disruptions as Cyclone Gita arrives. It's expected to bring 24 to 48 hours of heavy rain and severe gales. Audio
Gita approaches
Preparations as Cyclone Gita approaches. The Panel talks to locals in Rapahoe on the West Coast and a manager of a restaurant in Nelson. Audio
CD says be ready for power cuts, road closures
Civil Defence is warning people to plan ahead as Cyclone Gita heads our way, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Top Stories for Monday 19 February 2018
Oranga Tamariki in court after botched care of child report; NZ cancer care falling behind Australia - Cancer Society; West Coast faces Cyclone Gita, just weeks after Fehi; Tongans gather in church in… Audio
Sue Gardiner in Tonga
Kiwi Sue Gardiner is one of Tonga's 107,000 residents - she has lived there for 18 years. She talks about the impact of Cyclone Gita on the locals and the attributes that will get them through. Audio
Curfew extended in Tonga as cyclone cleanup continues
Gita made landfall in Tonga on Monday, flattening the country's Parliament and destroying nearly 200 homes throughout the kingdom. Video, Audio
‘Get ready, be prepared’ – Gita is heading our way
Now a category 3 storm, former Cyclone Gita will destructive winds and heavy rain on Tuesday. The Metservice is advising people to tie things down and clear drains. Video, Audio
