Natural Disasters
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.
Cyclone Insurance claims hit almost $9mil
Provisional numbers of insurance claims from Cyclone Gabrielle have hit $890 million.
The Insurance Council of New Zealand says over 40-thousand claims have been made, a third of which have come from… Audio
Flood-damaged property owners waiting on insurance
The owners of many flood-ravaged properties are still waiting for insurance companies to tally the damage, with some moving house to house to stretch their temporary accommodation allowance as far as… Audio
Coromandel residents worried about viability of SH25
Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25 between Waihi and Whangamata, which has locals concerned about losing their last practical way in or out. One of the major routes to… Audio
AK council wants flood images to improve future response
Auckland Council is asking the public to send through images and videos from the recent flooding events. They say it is an opportunity to collect data as quickly as possible from those that… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Why many in Muriwai can't move on
The Detail goes to Muriwai to find out how residents are putting their lives back together after Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Milestone reached in Christchurch Cathedral rebuild
The completion of the first phase in the Christchurch Cathedral rebuild is being described as a huge milestone.
Businesses in Greymouth damaged after Tornado tore through town
Some businesses in Greymouth have been damaged after a tornado tore through the West Coast town late last night.
Parts of Otago are also in the wild weather's firing line, leaving them without power… Audio
Coromandel roads make residents with health needs anxious
Coromandel residents are anxious that the state of the peninsula's roads means they'll have trouble getting the health treatment they need. Some locals are already reported to have moved from the… Audio
