Emergency Management
Minister on loan scheme for cyclone-hit businesses
Returning to our earlier story, the government has announced support schemes for cyclone-hit businesses. Growers & farmers who can't get bank loans will be able to borrow from a goverment fund, as… Video, Audio
Preparing for the big quake on the Alpine Fault
New research on the South Island's Alpine Fault is helping communities prepare for the next big quake. Audio
Preparing for the big quake on the Alpine Fault
New research on the South Island's Alpine Fault is helping communities prepare for the next big quake.
AudioCommunications recriminations after the deluge
The communications failures following the downpour - now under review - weren’t all Wayne Brown’s fault, but the mayor’s antagonistic and arm's-length management prolonged a media pile-on which… Audio
Communications recriminations after the deluge
The communications failures following the downpour - now under review - weren’t all Wayne Brown’s fault, but the mayor’s antagonistic and arm's-length management prolonged a media pile-on which…
AudioRebooting crisis coverage in the social media age
When the heavens opened last weekend, some channels of official information closed. Emergency management agencies and the news media both copped criticism for lagging behind events - and behind social… Audio
Rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age
When the heavens opened last weekend, some channels of official information closed. Emergency management agencies and the news media both copped criticism for lagging behind events - and behind social…
AudioCharity co-founder challenges govt over animal evacuations
The co-founder of a charity that evacuates animals during disasters is fuming over what he says are threats from government officials not to fund his work. Audio
