Floods
Beachside town without power for three days after floods
Residents of a Horowhenua beachside township have been without power for three days and want action.
Fifteen Waitarere Rise residents lost power on Wednesday morning, after floodwaters caused an… Video, Audio
Flood and quake prone West Coast's urgent need for Civil Defence controllers
There's increasing urgency to shore up personnel to replace retiring Civil Defence controllers on the flood prone West Coast and authorities are hoping local people will come forward. The Grey and… Audio
Thousands of Australians homeless after devastating floods
Thousands of Australians are homeless in the wake of the devastating floods in eastern Australia.
The town of Lismore was one of the worst hit, and while the water may have receded, many homes are… Video, Audio
Funding concerns over Westport flood
An urgent $10m flood protection scheme for Westport could grow larger, with the cost falling on ratepayers if central Government doesn't contribute.
Weather: Half a million NSW residents told to evacuate as river levels rise
More than half-a-million New South Wales residents have been urged to evacuate their homes, as river levels continue to rise.
NSW is being hit by broad areas of thunderstorms as a severe weather… Audio
Queensland govt faces flood damage bill of $1 billion
The Queensland government estimates the damage bill from the devstating floods will be around a $1 billion.
In that state alone, 30,000 homes are still without power. Brisbane City is calling for… Video, Audio
Cities hotter, less liveable - stark warning from climate report
Cities hotter and less livable - the stark warning out of the latest global climate report.
It paints a grim picture for the world - with temperatures predicted to keep inching up - and another call… Video, Audio
Ardern in Westport as Buller still cleaning up after storm
The Buller District is still recovering from torrential rain and flooding that caused widespread damage to infrastructure earlier this month.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrived in Westport this… Video, Audio
Westport told to evacuate as flooding spreads under heavy rain
Go now and stay away - Westport residents have been told to move out as torrential rain hammers the region.
Police and volunteers have been going door to door ordering people to leave flood-prone… Video, Audio
Lower Taieri Flood Protection Scheme under review
An Otago scheme aimed to keep floodwaters at bay is under review as it prepares to face more pressure from climate change.
The Lower Taieri Flood Protection Scheme is a buffer for roughly 13,000… Audio
Frustration as Goughs Bay still cut off after slips
More than five weeks ago, torrential rain set off a series of giant mudslides that washed away the road in Banks Peninsula's Goughs Bay.
But quad bikes are still the only way in and out. Frustrated… Video, Audio
Christchurch Floods Update
Bryan Crump talks to Christchurch council's head of Three Waters, Helen Beaumont. Audio
Our Changing World - Forecasting river flow
Justin Gregory speaks to one of the NIWA scientists working on development of a national river flow forecasting tool. Video, Audio
Tairāwhiti state of emergency lifts, but slips still a risk
The heavy rain may have subsided and the state of emergency has been lifted in Gisborne, but authorities say landslides and slips are causing a second wave of problems.
Torrential downpours saturated… Audio
'Be vigilant, things might get worse' - Gisborne Mayor
Gisborne's mayor says nobody has yet been forced to leave their homes despite severe flooding in the region prompting a state of emergency being declared. Audio
Westport flood victims left in limbo
More than three months after severe flooding in Westport damaged hundreds of homes, many residents are left wondering when and if they will be able to return.
Death toll passes 150 in Nepal and India floods
More than 150 people have died after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in two Indian states - Uttarakhand and Kerala - and parts of Nepal.
Rural people supporting rural people - the Rural Support Trust
When adversity hits the rural sector, people often turn to the Rural Support Trust. Neil Bateup has been involved with the Trust since its inception and says thankfully, people are now more open to… Audio
Rural people supporting rural people - the Rural Support Trust
When adversity hits the rural sector, people often turn to the Rural Support Trust. Neil Bateup has been involved with the Trust since its inception and says thankfully, people are now more open to…
AudioHokitika and Hari Hari floodwalls on cards
The West Coast Regional Council's Long Term Plan includes options for major work to protect properties from the Hokitika and Wanganui rivers.
