Morning Report

In Wairarapa, 2000 people who had been cut off after significant slips across the roading network, have now been reached by the Defence Force.

At least 25 homes and one school have been damaged in… Read more Audio

A woman rescued from Pakowhai near Hastings says the devastation caused by the flooding there is unbelievable. 

On Tuesday, Natalie Morgans and another 11 other Pakowhai residents gathered on a roof… Read more Audio

People in cyclone hit areas on the East Coast are still struggling to get in touch with family and friends.

This Gisborne woman says the hardest thing about the storm has been not being able to… Read more Audio

After one final dosing of rain across parts of the country overnight - Cyclone Gabrielle looks to be well and truly on its way out. 

Thunder storm warnings for many of the flood inundated areas was… Read more Audio

A national state of emergency won't stop the day-night cricket test between New Zealand and England going ahead at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui this afternoon.

The Black Caps have only played three… Read more Audio

The death toll in Cyclone Gabrielle has risen to five, with a body being found in Gisborne flood waters.

There are concerns the death toll could rise further, with about 1400 people being reported… Read more Audio

The North Island is in for more stormy weather on Thursday, with a new thunderstorm watch in place from 3pm.

Thunderstorms could be severe for northern and central parts of the North Island… Read more Audio

Some growers in Hawke's Bay have just seen for the first time the devastation from the Cyclone to their orchards.

Catherine Wedd is the National Party's candidate in Tukituki and has sat on the New… Read more Audio

Authorities are looking at "exploring alternative options via sea or air" for fuel supplies in areas hard hit by the cyclone.

Service stations are only slowly reopening and parts of Hawke's Bay… Read more Audio