Natural Disasters
How a power company is helping reduce threat of erosion
A state of emergency was earlier declared for the remote community due to concerns of rapid erosion from the sea and Waiau River, with metres of land already lost.
Firefighters killed during Cyclone Gabrielle remembered in Muriwai
A year on from a deadly landslide during Cyclone Gabrielle, two firefighters have been remembered by the west Auckland community of Muriwai.
The township, northwest of Auckland, was hit hard by the… Audio
Communities may need to be moved out of harm's way to adapt to warming climate
Insurers want New Zealand to show the world how to safely move communities out of harms' way, as the country adapts to the changing risks of a warming climate.
It's roughly a year since Cyclone… Audio
Muriwai community on the up one year after Cyclone Gabrielle
A resident of a storm-stricken Auckland beach says the community is on the up, a year after being hit by a deadly cyclone.
Auckland's west coast was severely damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle last… Audio
Roads still fragile one year after Cyclone Gabrielle
Roading networks along the North Island's East Coast are still fragile one year after Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread devastation.
State Highways are still being repaired, with many temporary… Audio
Emotions raw on first anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle
The anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle is an emotional time for those who were caught in its path.
Many people still can't talk about it, they are in survival mode, faced with buyouts, insurance, or… Audio
'The very, very best of New Zealand' - Luxon
An Appreciation Day in Hastings for Cyclone Gabrielle volunteers heard countless stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things.
Horticulture NZ calling for renewed effort for support
It could take years before many growers on the East Coast are back to where they were before Cyclone Gabrielle. Almost a year since the deluge devastated growing areas across Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti… Video, Audio
Homeowners await plan for safeguards, a year on from flooding
The flood-ravaged town of Wairoa is just weeks away from a decision on how the town will be protected from being inundated yet again.
Wairoa mayor on funds to clear debris from Cyclone Gabrielle
Three million dollars of the $63 million going to Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts have been ring-fenced to remove woody debris in Wairoa.
Mayor Craig Little welcomed the announcement but cautioned… Audio
Three metre cavity under highway causing disruptions in Tauranga
A three-metre cavity under Tauranga's State Highway 29A is causing major disruption for commuters on Monday morning.
Emergency repair works are underway between Barkes Corner and the Oropi Road… Audio
Govt give $63m to remove silt from Cyclone Gabrielle-affected areas
The government is dedicating $63 million to removing silt and debris from Cyclone Gabrielle-affected regions.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell made the… Audio
Is Iceland entering a new volcanic era?
Iceland this week woke up to yet another day of fire, as towering fountains of lava lit up the dark morning sky - the third eruption since December.
4.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Eastern Victoria overnight, felt by thousands in Melbourne
More than 4000 people, some as far away as Tasmania, have reported feeling the quake.
A Catch-22 nightmare of slips and bureaucracy
Homes suspended over landslides; lives suspended by bodies that can't or won't help Audio
3 areas of Tasman blaze prompts evacuations
Properties are being evacuated and people have been asked to leave local swimming spots near a significant blaze in Tasman. Fire and Emergency says there are three separate areas of fire, spreading… Video, Audio
Parts of East Coast lost 10m of shoreline to cyclone, research shows
Some areas are the most eroded they have been in decades. The focus now is on whether they can recover.
Cook Islands on alert as Tropical Cyclone Nat passes through
Tropical cyclone NAT is passing through the Cook Islands with strong winds and heavy swell warnings in place. Audio
Fire crews working to extinguish huge Canterbury blaze
Fire crews in Canterbury will be working throughout the night to monitor and extinguish a huge blaze that's burnt through 80-hectares of forest and scrub in Kirwee. The fire, which broke out near the… Video, Audio
Next natural disaster could happen 'tomorrow', minister warned
The Emergency Management Agency says it can be easily overwhelmed with a moderate event.
