Natural Disasters
Cyclones linked to surge in heart disease, study finds
Research across six countries shows cardiovascular hospitalisations spike for months after tropical cyclones.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, throws 10km high ash column
The country's volcanology agency has warned people to clear a 6-7km area around the crater of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki.
'Ringing like a bell': Pacific may take time to settle after quake
An Earth scientist says unusual currents may continue around New Zealand, following the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia. Audio
Alternative emergency alert system 'mothballed' despite benefits - founder
The founder of an alternative alert framework says officials never gave it a look-in when they were setting up the under-fire Emergency Mobile Alert system. Audio
NEMA to investigate why some received tsunami of emergency alerts
The National Emergency Management Agency says it will look into reports of apparent inconsistencies in how people received the latest emergency alerts. Audio
Why Russia's 'megathrust' earthquake didn't cause a bigger tsunami
It was one of the strongest tremors in recorded history, but Wednesday's megathrust earthquake brought less tsunami damage than feared.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 July 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines; An earthquake expert… Audio
Auckland Council maps out landslide susceptibility
Landslides are among this country's costliest natural hazards. Auckland Council has completed a detailed region wide study to map landslide susceptibility, the first since 1997. Kathryn is joined by… Audio
Powerful aftershocks possible after Russian quake
An earthquake expert says powerful aftershocks are still possible after the massive quake off Russia's coast. Victoria University expert in geophysics Professor John Townend spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Warnings of unpredictable surges for NZ's beaches after Russian earthquake
NEMA is warning of unpredictable surges after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia for most of New Zealand and expects that threat to remain in place until midday. Reporter Chen Liu spoke to Corin… Audio
NEMA on tsunami advisory for New Zealand
New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines. NEMA's Director Civil Defence Emergency… Audio
Aucklanders warned not to go to beaches or in water after Russian earthquake
Aucklanders are being warned not to go onto beaches or into the water, as the country remains under a tsunami advisory. Auckland Emergency Management General Manager Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Pacific on high alert for tsunami after 8.8 earthquake in Russia
Tsunami warnings and advisories rippled across the Pacific following Wednesday's massive 8.8 quake off eastern Russia - the sixth biggest ever recorded. Correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Ingrid… Audio
What the quake off Russia has in common with strongest ever
Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, it is among the 10 strongest in recorded history and the largest worldwide since 2011.
Just how strong can an earthquake get?
Wednesday's magnitude 8.8 is one of the strongest ever recorded - but how much bigger and more destructive can quakes be?
Chair of panel behind climate change report on govt buyouts
The chair of the panel behind a contentious report on adapting to climate change says its authors never meant that flood victims should get no help from the taxpayer. Climate change correspondent… Audio
Tsunami warning as magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Russia's coast
Russian emergency services are watching for a possible tsunami after two powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of the Kamchatka region.
South Korea rain death toll rises to 14
The toll could rise, say officials, with 12 people still unaccounted for after five days of heavy rain.
Hong Kong issues highest tropical cyclone warning
More than 200 people have already sought refuge at government-run temporary shelters.
Increase in cases of vomiting, diarrhoea since Nelson-Marlborough flooding
Health NZ was unable to confirm the number of cases or if they were linked to flood contamination.
