Natural Disasters
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.
Decision on additional Tasman flood funds not yet made - PM
But news that a rain radar for the top of the South Island will be funded by MetService has been welcomed.
Motueka hall full of donated goods for flood victims
One volunteer said she went to the Motueka Recreation Centre on Saturday and was surprised to see hardly anyone was there.
Nelson-Tasman region to get its own rain radar by 2027
The existing contract with MetService was being amended to immediately begin the procurement of a new radar for the rain-hit region.
'Disaster soup': Kaiteriteri campground flood victims count cost of damage
Marguerite Besier and Roger Croft had to be rescued from their caravan by a frontend loader.
Slip blocks SH2 in Bay of Plenty
A large slip is covering both lanes of State Highway 2 near Waiotahe in the Bay of Plenty.
NZ Forestry Owner's Association on flood-damage in Tasman district
A forestry industry leader says a $600,000 government support package for flood hit farmers, growers and foresters in the Nelson Tasman region is a start, as the extent of the damage is still being… Audio
Flood-hit Tasman district could face more wet weather
Forecasters say more bad weather is brewing which could bring significant rain to parts of the country, including the top of the South towards the end of this month and into early August. Earth… Audio
Volunteers helping farmers and orchardists with flood clean-up in Tasman
An army of volunteers has swung into action in the Nelson Tasman region to help flood-affected farmers and orchardists with the massive clean-up ahead. Top of the South Rural Support Trust chairperson… Audio
Wellington's Embassy Theatre deemed earthquake-prone
The notice gave the council - as the building's owner - 16 years to plan and carry out remedial works on the building.
The harrowing moment farmer got swept away in flood
Jamie Hovenden watched his wife get picked up by floodwaters: "There was nothing I could do". Audio
'Is my house still standing?' Tasman residents battle to get home
Tapawera residents continue to grapple with flood devastation, with some yet to return home.
State of Emergency remains in place in Nelson Tasman District
A state of emergency remains in place in the Nelson Tasman District as locals continue to assess the damage from Friday's devastating storm. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tasman Civil Defence on flood damaged region
Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed following Friday's devastating floods in Nelson Tasman. Nelson Tasman Civil… Audio
Tasman residents count the cost after two devastating floods
Flood hit residents in Tasman's Motueka Valley are back to square one with after being hit twice in two weeks by devastating floods. Mary Argue reports. Audio
Slips and flooding causing problems on State Highways
The weekend's wild weather has made itself felt on the country's State Highway network, with slips and flooding causing widespread problems. Waka Kotahi's Tresca Forrester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
