Natural Disasters
Families fear for residents on Tonga's smaller islands
One of the closest villages to the volcano in Tonga is on the isolated island of Nomuka.
The Sheen family run a whale-watching business there, but they have been in New Zealand over the past month… Audio
Red Cross teams distributing relief supplies in Tonga
Red Cross teams in Tonga are distributing relief supplies.
There are currently enough supplies in the country to support 1200 homes.
Max Towle is joined live from Suva in Fiji by the Pacific head of… Audio
Communication lines to Tonga are still down
Communication lines with Tonga are still down, following a volcanic eruption and tsunami on Saturday.
Tonga's underwater volcano Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai has been erupting intermittently since… Audio
Tsunami warnings in place over the Pacific region
Tsunami warnings are in place on the north and east coast of the North Island and the Chatham Islands as authorities monitor the impact of the eruption and Cyclone Cody. Dr Emily Lane is a… Audio
Shane Cronin: Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano
Scientists are predicting that Tonga's main island, Tongatapu, could be blanketed in ash this morning. Auckland University volcanologist Professor Shane Cronin says the magma type erupted is what's… Audio
Tongan community in Aotearoa stands together
Communications are still down with Tonga, but the Tongan community in Aotearoa is gathering this morning to send their support to their whānau in the Kingdom. Pakilau Manase Lua is part of the Tonga… Audio
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption: what we know
We begin this morning in Tonga, where a massive eruption of the Tonga-Hunga Ha apai underwater volcano has sent dust and debris into the stratosphere. A 1.2 metre-high tsunami struck the Tongan… Audio
Wind-driven Colorado grass fire destroys hundreds of homes
A fierce, wind-driven wildfire has destroyed hundreds of homes, injured at least six people and prompted tens of thousands of people to evacuate towns near Denver, Colorado.
Kentucky tornadoes: Three-quarters of one town destroyed
At least three-quarters of one Kentucky town is gone following the deadly tornadoes that tore through the heartland over the weekend.
Determined recovery efforts are afoot, as residents grapple with… Audio
Feilding streets closed due to overnight flooding
Several streets in the Manawatu town of Feilding are closed and emergency services worked through the night after a deluge of rain flooded parts of the region.
A Fire and Emergency says it had more… Audio
USA Tornadoes - the latest with New York Correspondent
In one of the largest tornado events in United States history, more than 30 tornadoes have been reported in at least six states, including Missouri, Tennessee and Mississippi.
Strong winds collapsed… Audio
The latest on USA tornadoes
In one of the largest tornado events in United States history, more than 30 tornadoes have been reported in at least six states, including Missouri, Tennessee and Mississippi.
Strong winds collapsed… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 13 December 2021
Auckland wants an orange light for Christmas; Covid:19 - epidemiologist weighs in on decision day; Red or Orange? PM preps for traffic light review; First Home Grant overhaul gets delayed; The latest… Audio
Whakaari eruption two years on: Iwi shares karakia in memory of victims
The Whakatāne community is gathering for a special ceremony to mark two years since the Whakaari / White Island eruption.
Whakaari/White Island: Finger pointed back at WorkSafe
Two years on from the disastrous Whakaari/White Island eruption, a lawyer representing Australian victims says the regulatory shortcomings are 'terrifying'.
Horrific burns killed 22 people and more… Audio
Small airline helping far-flung Marlborough residents get home
A small flight operator is winging its way to help Marlborough Sounds' residents still restricted by damaged roads.
Isolated communities were cut off in July's storm.
Now the local council is… Audio
Devastating floods hit Canada
Devasting flooding in Canada have killed thousands of farm animals with many more are trapped by floods. Larges areas of Canada's British Columbia have been battered by torrentail rain - some areas… Audio
Floods cut rail access to Vancouver port, disrupting goods shipments
The port of Vancouver, Canada's largest, says that all rail access has been cut by floods and landslides further to the east, hitting shipments of grain, coal and potash.
Flood fallout: Residents still stranded in 'beautiful prison'
Four months after one of Marlborough's worst storms cut their road access, residents of Kenepuru Sound are still relying on boats for their supplies and livelihoods.
West Auckland clean-up ongoing, two months after major flood
The clean up continues in West Auckland, two months after severe flooding swallowed parts of the region.
The massive flooding saw dozens of homes evacuated, roads washed out and dealt a heavy blow to… Audio
