Kathryn Ryan
Cyclone Gabrielle: Gisborne residents asked to conserve water
Limited power is back in parts of Gisborne after the Tairawhiti region was cut off from the rest of the country by ex-tropical cyclone Gabrielle. Communications with the region are still spotty, and… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Waka Kotahi surveys damaged network
Roads around the upper North Island have been badly damaged - and in some cases have left communities completely isolated. To give a sense of the scale of the destruction and how long it might take to… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp in Hastings
RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp has been at an evacuation centre in Hastings, where residents are affected by flooding and power outages. Audio
Further evacuations near Napier might be needed
Napier mayor Kirsten Wise joins Kathryn for an update on the situation in the Napier area, warning that high tide may cause issues and that further evacuations might be needed. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Mary Argue in Wairarapa
Mary Argue is Chief reporter at Wairarapa Times Age. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Evacuations ordered in Hastings District
Residents in the Taradale and Omahu areas have been ordered to evacuate immediately, with Hawkes Bay Civil Defence saying they should stay with family and friends. Kathryn speaks to Hastings District… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Air New Zealand flights still grounded
Air New Zealand says it's resumed international flights and domestic jet operations. Over all there have been 500 flight cancellations impacting more than 29,000 customers. Greg Foran, the airline's… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Transpower issues grid emergency
National grid operator Transpower has declared a grid emergency in Hawke's Bay due to an unplanned outage, issuing a red notice at 8 o'clock this morning. Transpower says suspected flooding has caused… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier mayor Kirsten Wise
Hawke's Bay has been particularly badly hit by Gabrielle overnight with flooding and power cuts. Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise joins Kathryn to talk about a lack of communication through the region and… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Northland town of Dargaville cut off
Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson said the town of Dargaville had been cut off by floods as a high tide met heavy rain on Tuesday morning. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Esk Valley residents rally for rescues
Residents of the Esk Valley in Hawke's Bay have been badly affected by flooding, with many forced from their homes. Kathryn speaks with Greg Miller, the chef at Linden Estate winery in Esk Valley, on… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: RNZ reporter Kate Green in Gisborne
We've heard stories of absolute devastation coming out of Tairawhiti this morning, and also once again - the anger and frustration over the mess caused by forestry slash. Gisborne, and many other part… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Telecommunications systems cut
The cyclone is causing major telecommunications outages. Gisborne in particular is completely isolated this morning with internet and mobile phone lines out. Paul Brislen is head of the… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawkes Bay farms and vineyards damaged
Bruce Wills from Federated Farmers describes the situation from his farm in Roys Hill in the Hastings District. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tolaga Bay farmer
Tolaga Bay farmer Bridget Parker says she's at the end of her tether coping with forest waste creating floods that destroy their land. Three major flood events have now impacted her farm in the past… Audio
Tolaga Bay farmer on Cyclone Gabrielle: 'It's total f****** carnage'
Three major flood events have impacted Bridget Parker's farm in the past year and she's at the end of her tether.(Contains strong language) One of Kathryn Ryan's favourite interviews of 2023. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Evacuated residents following slip in
A volunteer firefighter remains trapped inside a collapsed house in the beach suburb and another is in a critical condition after being caught in a landslide. All residents in Motutara Road and Domain… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Defence Force joins Muriwai rescue
The Defence Force has deployed specialist teams to respond to the devastation of the cyclone - they've been involved in rescuing people from Muriwai this morning. Colonel Mel Childs, Defence Force… Audio
What are some practical flood solutions for towns and cities?
Urban issues commentator Bill McKay joins Kathryn to talk about what recent weather events might mean for city planning into the future. Which parts of the infrastructure network held up well and… Audio
Tips for entertaining
Cherie Metcalfe is a food writer and chef who's latest book Together has recipes for shared food. She's also the founder of the food brand Pepper and Me, producing a range of products including rubs… Audio, Gallery
