Natural Disasters
How tornadoes are formed and what unfolded in Auckland
Analysis - Thunderstorm cells over Auckland were lined up in such a way that they fed into each other and kept each other going - leaving damage in its wake.
'I did get quite emotional and overwhelmed about the strength of the people'
My Cyclone Gabrielle - Filmmaker Kim Webby travels to Ruatoria to find a community helping each other but when it appears help is going to larger districts, residents fear they will be forgotten.
'More rats than they have seen' - Cyclone-damaged areas face rodent plague
As cyclone-hit communities rebuild their lives, pests have been making the most of the chaos, destruction and abandoned homes.
Proposed Westport flood scheme may be changed
The eastern alignment of the ring bank for the proposed Westport flood scheme needs to be changed, even though the design for the $56 million flood package is already sitting with Cabinet awaiting…
Cyclone damage forces Bremworth to outsource some production processes
The carpet company says its Napier yarn-spinning plant is expected to be offline for a significant amount of time.
Avondale Christchurch residents fed up with floods
Residents in the Christchurch suburb of Avondale are filled with dread whenever they see a weather forecast for rain.
People in Newport Street and Tenby Place say when it starts raining they fear… Audio
Woodville-Hastings rail freight line reopens after months of disruptions
Staying with the after effects of cyclone Gabrielle, freight can once again be moved by rail between Woodville and Hastings after months of disruption.
That section of the line, which reopens today… Audio
Concerns about companies looking to buy up cyclone-damaged homes
Property experts are warning owners of flood-damaged homes in Hawke's Bay to take care when dealing with investment companies wanting to snap up their houses.
Helicopters, firefighters battle scrub fire near Cape Reinga
Helicopters and ground crews are battling a scrub fire that's been burning at Cape Reinga since Tuesday afternoon.
The blaze has been fanned by strong, gusty winds, and firefighting efforts so far… Video, Audio
West AK flood victims launch petition for managed retreat
Hundreds of West Auckland residents have launched a petition calling for a government-funded managed retreat programme. The petition - that was launched at a public meeting on the weekend - already… Audio
No fix before Christmas for Coromandel's State Highway 25A
On Monday, media were allowed a rare glimpse into the cavernous divide that effectively splits the peninsula in two. Audio
Wellington musicians gathering to raise more funds for cyclone hit east coast
Musicians are coming together in Te Whanganui a Tara this Sunday to raise money for the ongoing relief effort from Cyclone Gabrielle. Everyone involved - both musicians and crew - is donating their… Audio
'I just can't live like this' - Elderly couple trapped in storm repair limbo
An elderly West Auckland couple face many months of living in a storm-damaged house after the Anniversary Weekend flood wrecked walls and a tree punched a hole through the roof. Audio
Elderly couple face months in storm-damaged home
An elderly Auckland couple face many months of living in a storm-damaged Titirangi home with wrecked walls and a hole in the roof.
A tree crashed through one of their bedrooms during the Anniversary… Audio
Overseas managed retreat experts weigh in on NZ's situation
Overseas managed retreat experts say residents most devastated by recent extreme storms must get a seat at the decision-making table about possible red zones.
The Government, the Cyclone Taskforce… Audio
Managed retreat: How the rest of the world handles it
International experts in managed retreat say the owners of the worst damaged properties in recent extreme storms must get a seat at the decision-making table about possible red zones.
Warning of asbestos contamination in cyclone clean-ups
An asbestos removal company believes there could be people in flood and cyclone-affected areas exposing themselves to the toxic silicate mineral.
Broken wool machines leave offshore customers hanging
One of the country's main wool exporters says overseas customers are getting nervous about delays caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
3Cricket ODI NZ vs Sri Lanka raises money for Cyclone Gabrielle
Proceeds from Saturday's cricket One Day International between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Eden Park will go to help support those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. ANZ has also pitched in $1 million… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Insurance claims hit $890 million
The Insurance Council says more than 40,000 claims have been lodged so far, with around $70m-worth paid out.
