Natural Disasters
Flood-affected Aucklanders beg council to clean streams, mayor tells them it'll cost
"People who live in areas that don't flood aren't feeling quite so worried about this as you are," Wayne Brown told them.
Hawke's Bay needs more financial assistance or faces ruin - report
The region will suffer economic losses up to $3.5 billion over the next decade unless more support comes soon, a new report claims.
Highway between Hamilton and Raglan ready to reopen
A damaged section of State Highway 23 was officially opened today, but traffic will not be able to use it for a few weeks.
AK flood damaged properties assessed on 3 categories
Properties affected by the Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle will be assesed based on three categories that the government announced on Monday. Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant… Audio
Fibre hanging in the trees: How telcos are reconnecting Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti
Telecommunications companies say it's still a "very fragile" situation, and long-term fixes need to be found.
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence cyclone response ends after 77 days
Hawke's Bay's Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle has come to an end, but locals say the government has been silent on rebuilding in parts of the region.
Scale of 2022 Tonga eruption leads to rethink on underwater volcanoes
A new report states the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano last year was more powerful than the largest US nuclear test.
Geotech engineers shortage hampers Aucklanders' cyclone insurance claims
Muriwai residents with red-stickered houses want a timeframe for resolution, many fearing their insurance cover will run out before the council completes geotechnical assessments.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council mulls review of flood protection during cyclone
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is considering a proposal for an independent review of how its flood protection schemes stood up during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Red Cross defends pace of donation spending in wake of cyclone and floods
The organisation wants to avoid repeating mistakes it made following the Christchurch earthquake.
Big quake strikes Kermadec Islands region, no tsunami threat for NZ
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, the United States Geological Survey says.
Cyclone-hit brewery 'back on the horse'
An Eskdale brewer who lost everything in Cyclone Gabrielle has made a new beer to raise money for the community.
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence restructure underway when cyclone hit
A new review was announced this week, but one from 18 months ago had already identified significant problems.
How we plan for New Zealand's next big disaster
We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others? Audio
A week later, Auckland Council chief fronts up on flood review
Jim Stabback has broken his silence a week on from the release of a damning flood review. Audio
Compensating poorer countries for climate damage: How do we crunch the numbers?
Opinion - Extreme weather events are complex and working out exactly how much damage climate change caused is a tricky task, write climate science experts.
'High' risk of Gisborne pipe failure found before cyclone - Report
Gisborne's main water supply pipe was identified as at unacceptable risk of catastrophic failure months before Cyclone Gabrielle smashed it. Audio
Ombudsman preparing for increase in complaints following cyclone
The Chief Ombudsman says he expects a rise in complaints on the back of extreme weather events, but it could take some time for frustration to boil over into a noticeable spike.
'Little evidence' cyclone wood debris was slash in Hawke's Bay
Pine made up the majority of wood debris left behind after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay, but very little of it was "slash", a council survey has found.
The Pre-Panel with Julie Woods and Mark Knoff-Thomas
Wallace and panellists Julie Woods and Mark Knoff Thomas talk about the severe weather around Kāpiti Coast. Audio