Weather
Residents prepare to evacuate Esk Valley as heavy rain falls
Esk Valley residents, just north of Napier, have been told to be prepared to evacuate, with heavy rain forecast today.
The area was devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, when intense rainfall resulted in… Audio
Hokitika River risk of flooding threatens West Coast's dairy industry
A billion-dollar business that underpins the West Coast economy is under threat for want of better flood protection on the Hokitika River.
Forestry industry braces for reform: 'We do agree things need to change'
There is "no magic wand" to sort the forestry slash problem but a robust science-based inquiry may help, an industry boss says. Audio
Explainer: What is a bailey bridge?
We're heard a lot about bailey bridges in the last month since cyclones Hale and Gabrielle. With multiple bridges washed out, particularly in Tairāwhiti and Hawkes Bay - a temporary bridge is the best… Audio
Forestry inquiry welcomed by sector groups
After the destruction caused by slash during last week's cyclone, the government yesterday announced a ministerial inquiry. Susie speaks with Hera Ngata-Gibson from the group Mana Taiao Tairawhiti… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Generators in high demand
They're noisy, they spit fumes and are experiencing a huge surge in demand thanks to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Phil Pennington goes in search of generators.
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'Freight train of wood' wipes out newly-planted trees in Tai Rāwhiti
A tree-planting group in Tai Rāwhiti has waited years for action on forestry slash - and that wish was finally granted yesterday.
The government has announced a ministerial inquiry into forestry… Audio
Gisborne Mayor on fresh rain forecast for flood-hit region, slash inquiry
Rain is falling in Tai Rāwhiti as the region continues to grapple with damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Up to 130 millimetres has been forecast to fall within a 29 hour period, with rain expected… Audio
Hawke's Bay employer keeping all staff despite floods
One of Hawkes Bay's biggest employers is retaining all 440 of its staff members despite being devestated by the floods.
Pan Pac timber and pulp mill in Whirinaki was swamped by two metres of water… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tai Rāwhiti farmers meet to talk clean up
More than 200 farmers from around Tai Rāwhiti met at the A & P showgrounds in Gisborne yesterday afternoon, to share stories of Cyclone Gabrielle, talk about what help they need and get advice from… Audio
More slips, surface flooding in Coromandel amid heavy rain
Trees and a few small slips have come down in the Coromandel overnight.
The peninsula is under a heavy rain warning until tomorrow morning, with 140-millimetres of rain expected to fall.
A watch is… Audio
Update from East Coast after fresh rain
Rain fell overnight on already swamped areas of the East Coast. There are orange heavy rain warnings in place for both Hawke's Bay and Gisborne until Saturday with the heaviest falls are likely from… Audio
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff stationed at rivers
Hawkes Bay Civil Defence staff have been stationed at rivers overnight monitoring flows as the region deals with another severe downpour.
Electronic sensors failed last week, giving emergency… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Few fans for council's silt solution
Gisborne residents slogging away clearing silt from flooded homes and businesses are not impressed with the council's solution on how and where to dump it.
There are two places to go - and at the… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Another wet night for recovering East Coast
It's been another wet night for much of the East Coast, with heavy rain warnings in place for Coromandel, Tai Rāwhiti and Hawkes Bay.
Sixty-four homes were evacuated in Tokomaru Bay yesterday evening… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Red Cross on anxiety for those at emergency shelters
Anxiety is high for those in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, as another bout of heavy rain lashes the eastern regions.
More than 700 people across the country are still seeking shelter at Civil Defence… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Roading update after fresh rain
Regions devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle are being hit by more atrocious weather, hampering clean-up efforts - and putting people on edge.
Metservice has issued orange rain warnings for Hawke's Bay… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tai Rāwhiti civil defence update
Another round of heavy rain is posing a threat to the already unstable ground in Tai Rāwhiti.
Overnight the area has already had 24.4 milimetres of rain - with a total of more than 86.4 forecast… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Taradale and Waiohiki clean up
Hawke's Bay locals are worried about what is coming with the weather.
Reporter Jemima Huston headed into Taradale and Waiohiki in Napier, two areas that were flooded when the Tutaekuri river broke… Audio
Locals worry forecast rain will set back clean-up efforts
More rain in Hawke's Bay is worrying locals who have already made massive efforts to clean up from Cyclone Gabrielle.
