Natural Disasters
Fears East Coast mental health services will be swamped by cyclone stress
Advocates warn mental health services will not be able to cope with the rising tide of post-cyclone trauma.
Weaknesses in Waka Kotahi's crisis response strategies exposed
Until recently Waka Kotahi was not factoring climate change and the need for resilience into many of its transport projects.
Myanmar Rohingya Muslims killed by Cyclone Mocha - reports
A large number of Rohingya Muslims were killed in Myanmar when Cyclone Mocha struck at the weekend, residents, a relief group and a media outlet said.
'Hope is fading': Temporary homes hold-up puts hundreds in precarious situation
More than 300 households whose properties were wrecked by flooding earlier this year are still waiting for a temporary home - or are in limbo about whether they will need one.
Nelson weighs up cost of mitigating future flood damage
Nine months on, as Nelson recovers from the devastating August floods, the full extent of slip damage across the region is becoming clearer. Audio
Karekare residents still seeking clarity on post-cyclone recovery
More than three months on since Cyclone Gabrielle, residents in a West Auckland settlement are calling on officials to provide clarity on recovery works.
Full extent of damage after Nelson's August floods made clear
As Nelson recovers from the devastating August floods - the full extent of slip damage across the region is becoming clearer.
Thirty three homes were damaged by landslide debris that came from… Video, Audio
Forestry Minister ' not shocked' by damning slash report
$10 million has been allocated from this year's Budget for the clearing of rivers in Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay. The government is hoping the money will help remove up to 70,000 tonnes of woody debris… Audio
Waikare Gorge open after 3 months
Hawke's Bay families on either side of the Waikare Gorge are able to drive for a catch up, for the first time in three months. State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa opened to traffic at 7am on… Audio
Flood relief 'great start' - Hawkes' Bay council
Councils in some of the regions hit hardest by Cyclone Gabrielle are relieved the government is promising to pay for the repair job on local roads - so the cost won't fall back on ratepayers. The… Audio
Gabrielle relief set for road repairs
Councils in some of the regions hit hardest by Cyclone Gabrielle are relieved the government is promising to pay for the repair job on local roads - so the cost won't fall back on ratepayers. The… Audio
Law firm calls for permanent natural disaster recovery unit
As weather events become more frequent and severe, the case for a specialised, ready-to-go disaster response agency with statutory powers should be considered, law firm Chapman Tripp says.
Hundreds of Wairoa homes still devastated by Cyclone
It's been three months since the Wairoa river burst its banks, the morning after the downpour caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hundreds of homes remain damp and dirty, families are still displaced, and… Audio
Police pause search for student at Abbey Caves overnight
In Whangārei police have announced they have suspended the search for a Whangārei Boys High school student still unaccounted for after a school excursion to nearby Abbey Caves. Seventeen people were… Video, Audio
'We've lost our freedom' - West Auckland family flooded again
West Auckland residents are dealing with yet another severe event, with some residents forced to leave their homes again, because of flooding.
Our reporter Louise Ternouth is there and joins us now.
…West Auckland Is Flooding advocate on yet another deluge
Amrita Aujla's house was inundated in the Auckland Anniverary weekend floods and her west Auckland neghbourhood has been hit again today.
She's also part of the advocay group for affect residents -… Video, Audio
Latest from near Abbey Caves in Whangārei
Police have cordoned off the road near the Abbey Caves in Whangārei. Checkpoint reporter Tom Taylor is there with the details. Audio
Whangārei resident near Abbey Caves describes scene
One student remains missing tonight after an outdoor education class from Whangārei Boys High school became trapped in nearby Abbey Caves during an excursion this morning.
A Whangārei resident lives… Audio
Auckland Deputy Mayor on severe weather flooding city
Auckland remains under a state of emergency following flash flooding. Mayor Wayne Brown is in Sydney.
He made the declaration remotely and has delegated his powers to Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson. She… Video, Audio
Safety of Muriwai drains, infrastructure questioned after landslides
Poor design and maintenance of drains is the main reason behind the extent of damage caused by recent weather events, Muriwai residents on Auckland's west coast say.
