Natural Disasters
Funding boost aims to clear Auckland waterways of debris
The $2 million funding includes $400,000 for community-led clean-ups, and $200,000 for a marketing campaign.
Woolworths customers donate $250k to support Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
The need for help "will continue for years", Woolworths says.
Whakaari / White Island alert level lowered after minor eruption
Scientists have lowered the volcanic activity level for Whakaari / White Island after a minor eruption. Video
Hundreds feared dead after huge landslide in Papua New Guinea
Scores of people have died in a massive landslide which has struck a remote village - and there are fears the number buried could be far higher.
Under-insurance could leave Wellington $2.6b short after major quake, council told
The city could be billions of dollars short of rebuild costs if a significant earthquake should strike.
25 minutes to escape tsunami
Whakatāne needs to prepare for an earthquake and tsunami similar to the 2011 Japan event which killed 20,000, scientist says.
5 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes ripped through US state
The tornadoes have left a swath of obliterated homes, splintered trees and crumpled cars.
Residents in Rotorua evacuated as river rises
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has activated its Flood Room in response to rising levels of the Ngongotahā River near Rotorua, and has asked nearby residents on Western Road to evacuate. Stavros… Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Auckland
Homes in Auckland have been flooded on Monday night, with Fire and Emergency attending more than 70 callouts due to torrential rain and thunderstorms. FENZ Group Manager Phil Larcombe spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Dozens of houses flooded in Auckland
Torrential rain has flooded at least 71 households in Auckland overnight, with a hundred millimetres falling in two hours. Morning Report producer Tessa Guest spoke Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cyclone clean-up still underway in the town you've never heard of
The silt is gone and the road into the seaside village of Herbertville is under repair, but the pub remains closed.
Scientists uncover details in depths of Lake Wānaka
The map will allow hazard modellers and councils to better prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis, NIWA says. Audio
Floods kill 43 in Indonesia's West Sumatra, 15 missing
Torrential rain triggered flash floods, landslides, and cold lava flow - a mud-like mixture of volcanic ash, rock debris and water.
Scientists lay bare dangers of Hikurangi subduction zone
Scientists have laid bare the scale of catastrophe facing Aotearoa if our largest fault - the Hikurangi subduction zone, off the east coast of the north island - sets off an earthquake and tsunami… Audio
Nelson residents support council buying out flood-affected properties
The majority of residents who made submissions to the council's long-term plan support it buying out private properties affected by the August 2022 storm.
Glenorchy residents well-prepared for natural hazards - but are tourists?
Planning is underway to help communities at the head of Lake Whakatipu, including Glenorchy, adapt to flooding, earthquakes and liquefaction.
Indonesia to permanently shift 10,000 people after eruptions
A series of explosive eruptions have led to a ruling that almost 10,000 residents will no longer be allowed to live on the Indonesian island which is home to the active volcano, a minister said on…
National emergency response besieged: What have we learned?
The country's emergency response is besieged by inquiries, despite years of reviews and efforts to make laws that deliver.
Life-saving legislation that got out of kilter
The government's hit pause on strict new building regulations over earthquake strengthening, and even its usual opponents are happy with the move Audio
'Throw away the red tape', flooding victim urges govt
An inquiry into the response to last year's catastrophic storms shows the government must move quickly to save lives and prevent further devastation, those affected say. Audio