Natural Disasters
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
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 February 2025
On today's episode, the families of those who died in Cyclone Gabrielle say Hawke's Bay residents are in danger because authorities have not made the urgent changes needed to keep people safe in… Audio
Kaikōura may have no warning of tsunami
Canterbury coastal residents could have little or no warning of a major tsunami event, councils warn.
Emergency Management minister on second anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle
The families of those who died in Cyclone Gabrielle say Hawke's Bay residents are in danger because authorities have not made the urgent changes needed to keep people safe in disasters. Today is the… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle victims frustrated at lack of change
The families of those who died in Cyclone Gabrielle two years ago say Hawke's Bay residents are in danger because authorities have not made the urgent changes needed to keep people safe in disasters… Audio
Battle over Kāpiti coastline heads to Wellington High Court
Local ratepayers dispute the local council's version of flooding and erosion risk along the coast.
Stand-off over land use in Port Hills, a year on from blaze
How much blame can be laid on tree species? Audio
Strong quake strikes north of Honduras
A tsunami warning was canceled in the Caribbean Sea after the region's most powerful earthquake in four years.
After the LA fires, who is responsible for footing the bill?
Recently it was estimated that the economic loss could be more than US$250 billion.
Santorini in state of emergency after strongest quake in days of tremors
Around 11,000 people are thought to have fled the island, which attracts more than 3.4 million tourists a year.
Greece's 'Instagram island' hit by 200 earthquakes
Schools will close on the iconic Greek island of Santorini after a series of 200 earthquakes shook the popular tourist destination in recent days.
Queensland floods spark mass evacuations, blackouts
One person is dead and rain is forecast to continue for at least another day as thousands flee.
One dead in North Queensland 'flood disaster'
Authorities are warning the worst is yet to come with three-day rainfall totals set to top 1000 millimetres.
FireAid LA benefit includes everyone from Katy Perry to Green Day
When the first song of the night features record-smashing pop icon Billie Eilish out the front of pop-punk royalty Green Day, you know you're in for something special.
FireAid benefit concerts rock out in support of LA
The star-studded gigs included surprise appearances from a raft of celebrities, including St. Vincent and Dr. Dre.
Remarkable that Mangawhai tornado didn't claim any lives - minister
The twister would have killed people if it had struck during the day instead of 3am, Mark Mitchell says.
Firefighters battle blaze on Southland's Awarua Peninsula
Firefighters have worked overnight fighting a large fire in Southland. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Hamish Angus spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Whole region must get involved with emergency response overhaul, leader says
Local councils across Hawke's Bay voted to overhaul the region's emergency management system in favour of a new strategy after several reports damned the official response to Cyclone Gabrielle. Video
Strong earthquake rocks Lower North Island
The 5.3 quake was centred ten kilometres from Eketāhuna and was 34 kilometres deep. Tararua District mayor Tracey Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mangawhai still cleaning up after Sunday's tornado
Mangawhai is still feeling the effects of Sunday's tornado. Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
