Natural Disasters
Field report alongside residents cleaning up in Hawke's Bay
RNZ's reporters have been out and about with locals as they pick up the pieces in the wake of cyclone Gabrielle. Earlier this week, RNZ's Phil Pennington caught up with 75 year old Keith Gore. Audio
Civil Defence speaks on Esk Valley evacuation order
Evacuations have been ordered for people in the Esk Valley north of Napier.
The Hawke's Bay civil defence controller Ian MacDonald spoke to Māni Dunlop about the precautionary measure to keep people… Audio
Civil Defence announcements for Tai Rāwhiti and Hawkes Bay
Te pūrongo o te Poutūtanga, Midday Report, shares regular civil defence announcements at this time every day for listeners in the Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay regions living in isolated communities. Audio
Evacuations ordered for Esk Valley
An evacuation order has been issued for people in the Esk Valley.
The Hawke's Bay Group Controller Ian Macdonald says it is a precaution based on the forecast rain and taking the condition of the… Audio
Grim cleanup ahead for Tolaga Bay farmer
Farmers in Tolaga Bay north of Gisborne are facing an almost unfathomable cleanup job after Cyclone Gabriel. One of them is Ray Phillips who lives on an isolated property on Wharekaka Rd Despite being… Audio
Heavy rain warning for flood-hit areas, severe storm watch for upper North Island
Heavy rain is on the way for cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti with concern about a dam in a Tairāwhiti river, while the PM's planned trip to Wairoa today was cancelled.
Helping tamariki in a disaster
Mental health advice from a Hawkes Bay guidance counsellor. Audio
Health Minister details services for cut-off East Coast
Dr Ayesha Verrall describes access to health services for some cyclone-hit communities as a "an incredibly challenging situation" but says provisions are being made. Audio
Tai Rāwhiti resident shares harrowing cyclone ordeal
The Gisborne local stood in horror on his driveway watching the Waimatā River, which had doubled in size, thundering towards the city.
Govt confirms inquiry into forestry slash, erosion on East Coast
The government has confirmed there'll be an inquiry into forestry slash - headed by former Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was back in cyclone-hit Napier today, checking… Audio
'Like the inside of a big washing machine'- Families in limbo over cyclone-wrecked houses
Many families are still waiting to hear if they'll have a home to return to.
'Very real concerns': Inquiry into forestry slash announced
Forestry Minister Stuart Nash says it is totally unacceptable slash is ending up on beaches after heavy rains. Audio
Where to get help in Gisborne
Here is the latest from the local council and Civil Defence for the region.
Wairarapa farmers holding fundraiser for flood effected farms
Federated Farmers in Wairarapa are asking for donations of fencing supplies to help flood affected farms in Hawke's Bay and Tairawhiti recover. The Wairarapa federated farmers meat and wool chair Mike… Audio
Lifesavers leap into action during floods saving lives
Surf living training and skills were a massive help during the recent flooding events all over Aotearoa. In Puketapu, Hawkes' Bay two brothers rescued stranded locals on knee-boards in at least 2.5m… Audio
Explainer: How to be prepared for more rain in hardest-hit cyclone regions
More heavy rain is on the way. So what does this mean for the already soaked and flood-damaged regions? And how can we prepare?
Severe weather warning for Hawke's Bay - latest forecast
Severe weather warnings for heavy rain in Hawke's Bay are in place from today until mid-Saturday.
There are also heavy rain watches in place for Gisborne, Wairarapa (including the Tararua District)… Audio
Wairoa's mayor Craig Little on what the damaged town needs
Wairoa is also under the heavy rain warning - which lasts until mid-Saturday.
Residents are cleaning up Cyclone Gabrielle's devastating effects.
But infrastructure, such as the roads in and out of… Audio
Heavy rain warning for Hawke's Bay, rain watches in Akl, Gisborne, Wairarapa, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty
A heavy rain warning is in force across Hawke's Bay, which was badly damaged and flooded by Cyclone Gabrielle.
The rain warning lasts until mid-Saturday.
Already it's turning dusty silt back into… Audio
Gen-lend: Church borrows generators for those in need
Minister Jill McDonald talks about a scheme to help get pumps, generators, and diggers to to those on the East Coast worst hit. Audio
