Natural Disasters

As the North Island grapples with recovering from the devastating effects of ex-cyclone Gabrielle, many in the Buller region are bracing for their next severe weather event.

Westport was hit by… Audio

Some Esk Valley locals are feeling angry and abandoned in the wake of Cylone Gabrielle.

Others are just getting on with the job of cleaning up and supporting their community.

Reporter Jemima Huston… Audio

Nearly two weeks on from Cyclone Gabrielle, a Hawke's Bay farmer says his cut-off community is in limbo.

With power still out in some places and roads and bridges needing to be fixed across the… Audio

Two tornados smashed into the Bay of Plenty township of Waihi Beach on Saturday morning, causing considerable damage to seven properties and ripping three roofs off.

It cut power to thousands of… Audio

Some West Auckland homeowners say they want out.

Many who've suffered from repeated floods no longer want to live in their low-lying properties and want the council or government to buy them out.

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The Government is expected to reveal more details about its new support package for small and medium sized businesses devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle later today.

The $25 million grant is to cover… Audio

Mangawhai residents spent the weekend cleaning up the damage left behind after Friday's enormous downpour. 

Two-hundred-and-fifty millimetres of rain fell in just three hours, cars were submerged… Audio

Some areas devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle may not be rebuilt, with the Cyclone Recovery Minister saying a decision will have to be made in the next month.

Grant Robertson made the comments during a… Audio

It's been four weeks since torrential rainfall hit Auckland, forcing hundreds of people out of their homes and claiming four lives. 

The South Auckland suburb of Māngere was among the worst affected… Audio

Despite urgent repair works, many key roads across the North Island are still closed as the working week begins. 

Those crossing the Auckland-Northland border are faced with massive detours, with… Audio

Flood-damaged vehicles are making their way onto the market and a motoring expert says car buyers need to be aware of what they are purchasing.

One man whose car was written off by his insurance… Audio

Thousands of young people are in need of everyday essentials in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. Children's Charity KidsCan has launched an urgent appeal to get clothing and food supplies to the… Audio

Some Tai Rawhiti locals are wondering what the future is going to look like given how many times they've been flooded in recent months, Cyclone Gabrielle being the latest and most severe. Our producer… Audio

Recent extreme flooding events have bought the need for managed retreat into sharp focus. We will have no choice but to move tens of thousands of people out of harm's way over the coming decades… Audio

Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Martin Bosley and Sue Kedgley discuss the Natural Hazards Insurance Bill passed in Parliament this week, the lack of funding for the arts sector and the need… Audio

Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Martin Bosley and Sue Kedgley talk to a Hawke's Bay local, discuss the concept of 'disaster fatigue' and your heartfelt and hilarious memories of Show and… Audio

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

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