Civil Defence
Northland's tsunami sirens to sound this weekend
The regional council will test 80 new sirens for the first time on Sunday
Threat of 'strong and unusual' currents after earthquake has passed
Remote parts of Fiordland's coast may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake off the South Island this afternoon.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 February 2025
On today's episode, Corin Dann speaks Ingrid Hipkiss from Beijing, a man from Havelock North has been banned from his local supermarket after raising concerns about trollies blocking the fire exit… Audio
Dozens of residents evacuated from Waipoua due to fire
Dozens of residents from the Waipoua settlement in Northland could be out of their homes for a week, as a large fire continues to rage in grassland and pine forest nearby. Yesterday afternoon the fire… Audio
Firefighters suffer acid burns from wearing wrong gear
Two firefighters wearing the wrong gear suffered sulphuric acid burns in a botched callout to a damaging spill near Napier. People think Fire and Emergency are the experts on hazardous substances -… Audio
'We want our lives back' - Cyclone victims still struggling
On the second anniversary of one of the worst storms in NZ history, reporter Alexa Cook talks to Hawke's Bay families living in the red zone. Audio
NZ still without cohesive storm response, minister says
But we're in a better place than before and we should be very "proud as a country", the Emergency Management Minister says. Audio
Drowned 2-year-old's parents fear another deadly disaster
'How many more children need to die?', asks Ivy Collins' mother, Ella, two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Cook Strait ferries disrupted for days amid big swells
High winds have put Interislander sailings on hold, with more than 1000 passengers affected.
'It's a nightmare': Man with disability still in motel nearly three months on from floods
A Dunedin man with a learning disability is spending Christmas Day cooped up inside a motel, as the date to move back into his flood-damaged house keeps being pushed back. Video
Latest on Bridge Hill blaze
More ground crews will be on deck today to continue battling the high-country scrub fire that's been burning in Canterbury. Audio
New technology could keep communications going during disasters
A new type of technology will connect Tai Rāwhiti communities to civil defence during disasters - even when all other communications are wiped out. Audio
VR used to help residents prepare for tsunamis
Tauranga Emergency Management is using virtual reality to help teach residents about what to do during potential earthquakes and tsunamis on the Mount Maunganui coastline. Tauranga Emergency… Audio
Hearing underway for Cyclone Gabrielle victims in Hawke's Bay
A coronial inquiry is being held at Hastings District Court to decide which issues will be considered by the coroner looking into the 12 deaths caused by the cyclone.
West Coast main highway cut off, businesses worried
Businesses say tourists can't reach them as the highway connecting West Coast communities is closed north of Haast, after severe weather.
Are we ready for the big one to strike?
Hundreds of people across three regions will be responding to the aftermath of a major Alpine Fault quake in a civil defence exercise this week.
Cuba faces third day of blackouts as Hurricane Oscar nears
Just 16 percent of the country had power restored when the aging energy grid again overloaded.
PM denies knowledge of declined Dunedin flood risk mitigation plan
Otago floods destruction is "devastating", the PM says, but he was unaware of a government-declined plan to reduce risk to residents. Audio
Counting the damage from Otago floods - What you need to know
What you need to know about roads, essential services, where to get help, and today's weather.
Otago’s wet week – in pictures
Twice a season's worth of rain within days caused mayhem in Otago this week.
