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  • Government to donate $1.5m to help Türkiye and Syria with disaster response

    News
    World Politics
    7 Feb 2023
    A resident stands in front of  a collapsed building following an earthquake in the town of Jandaris, in the countryside of Syria's northwestern city of Afrin in the rebel-held part of Aleppo province, on February 6, 2023. - Hundreds have been reportedly killed in north Syria after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that originated in Turkey and was felt across neighbouring countries. (Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP)

    New Zealand will provide the aid to Türkiye and Syria following devastating earthquakes in both countries. Audio

    Government to donate $1.5m to help Türkiye and Syria with disaster response
  • Clean-ups nationwide after rain, flooding and tornado

    News
    New Zealand weather
    7 Feb 2023
    The landslide that sliced through SH25A in the Coromandel, pictured on 2 February 2023 after more land slipped down the hillside.

    Several slips have been cleared off coastal roads in Coromandel after the recent devastating flooding. Audio

    Clean-ups nationwide after rain, flooding and tornado
  • Forecasters on alert as fresh potential cyclone looms

    News
    New Zealand transport
    7 Feb 2023
    A weather forecast chart from Windy.com showing a tropical cyclone over the North Island of New Zealand at midnight on January 13, 2023.

    MetService says it is keeping a close eye on a tropical low in the Coral Sea which could form into a cyclone with the ability to impact the North Island. Audio

    Forecasters on alert as fresh potential cyclone looms
  • Why some community pharmacies are closing

    Audio 7 Feb 2023
    Some pharmacies are charging consumers 20 cents to $1 more per prescription than their contract entitles them to.

    Community pharmacies say they're under increasing pressure due to funding issues and the influx of discount chemist chains, forcing dozens to close their doors. 70 community pharmacies have closed in… Audio

  • Auckland floods clean-up: Volunteers gather to help out

    News
    New Zealand weather
    5 Feb 2023
    The Student Volunteer army gather at Starling Park before helping the West Auckland community.

    Hundreds of volunteers are gathering in Tāmaki Makaurau's Starling Park this morning to help clean up flood-damaged property.

    Auckland floods clean-up: Volunteers gather to help out
  • Rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age

    Audio
    media emergency services
    5 Feb 2023
    Examples of the mobile tools the Prepare Wellington project proposed for crowd-sourcing information before and during an emergency.

    When the heavens opened last weekend, some channels of official information closed. Emergency management agencies and the news media both copped criticism for lagging behind events - and behind social… Audio

  • Rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age

    News
    Mediawatch media
    5 Feb 2023
    Examples of the mobile tools the Prepare Wellington project proposed for crowd-sourcing information before and during an emergency.

    When the heavens opened last weekend, some channels of official information closed. Emergency management agencies and the news media both copped criticism for lagging behind events - and behind social…

    Audio

    Rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age
  • 'Nightmare traffic' eases on SH1 north of Auckland

    News
    New Zealand weather
    4 Feb 2023
    Traffic is backed up on SH1 Northbound of Auckland, Waka Kotahi says.

    Holidaymakers on their way to Northland experienced nightmare traffic on State Highway 1, while a fresh slip has cut off more of the Coromandel's roads.

    Take extreme care over Waitangi weekend, Aucklanders told
  • Thursday weather recap: Holiday makers urged to stay close to home

    News
    New Zealand weather
    2 Feb 2023
    State Highway 25 over the Coromandel has completely collapsed at the summit.

    With several highways severely damaged, Waka Kotahi is urging people to reconsider long weekend plans.

    Weather updates: Holiday makers urged to stay close to home, insurers warn claims will take years to settle
  • Auckland flooding: PM announces funding, says 'there's no one-size-fits-all approach'

    News
    New Zealand Politics
    2 Feb 2023
    PM Chris Hipkins holding a media conference after meeting Auckland business leaders over the impact of the flooding crisis in the region.

    Chris Hipkins has met Auckland business leaders over the impact of the flooding crisis in the region. Watch the media conference live here.

    Auckland flooding: PM Chris Hipkins announces funding, says 'there's no one-size-fits-all approach'
  • Auckland bus drivers told not to go through floodwaters

    News
    New Zealand transport
    2 Feb 2023
    An Auckland bus taking passengers away from Mt Smart Stadium after Elton John was cancelled on Friday night flooded during the severe weather event.

    Despite the disruption, Auckland Transport says the public transport system can still get you "where you need to be". Audio

    Auckland bus drivers told not to go through floodwaters
  • Lots of work ahead for Auckland Transport after floods

    Audio
    transport weather
    2 Feb 2023
    A sink hole has caused the closure of a section of Great North Road in the Auckland suburb of Waterview.

    Auckland Transport has some heavy mahi ahead, after the weekend's rain closed almost 100 roads around the city.

    Since Saturday workers have restored and reopened forty-nine roads, but forty-seven… Audio

  • Auckland schools can open from tomorrow as ministry lifts closure order

    News
    New Zealand education
    1 Feb 2023
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    Auckland's education institutions, including schools and early childhood services, can reopen from Thursday if they want to.

    Auckland flooding: Schools, early childhood services, tertiaries can open from 2 February
  • Watch: Weather risk decreasing, Auckland emergency officials say

    News
    New Zealand weather
    1 Feb 2023
    Auckland Emergency Management controller  Rachel Kelleher gives a briefing

    The weather risk is decreasing as the day goes on, but some warnings and watches remain in place in other regions in Aotearoa, emergency officials say.

    Watch: Auckland Emergency Management 1 February update on flooding
  • Principals expect less disruption but warn big effort needed on attendance

    News
    New Zealand education
    1 Feb 2023

    Flooding in Auckland has dashed hopes of a trouble-free start to the school year but principals are confident their biggest problem of the past three years, Covid-19, will cause a lot less disruption…

    Principals expect less disruption but warn big effort needed on attendance
  • Weather: Far North mayor details state of emergency

    Audio 31 Jan 2023
    Northland is under a red alert heavy rain warning as wild weather is expected to hit the region.

    Northland has joined Auckland in a state of emergency as more severe weather is forecast to hit the region.

    A red alert weather warning has been extended to Tauranga and Rotorua, and there are heavy… Video, Audio

  • Two flood-damaged supermarkets stay shut, produce group warns of shortage

    News
    Business food
    31 Jan 2023
    New World in Auckland's Newmarket had to shut after heavy rain flooded its premises on 27 January, 2023.

    Two Foodstuffs stores are still closed in Auckland after extensive damage from the deluge on Friday.

    Auckland flooding: Wairau Pak'nSave and Mt Albert New World Fresh Collective remain closed
  • The Panel with Heather Roy and Johny O'Donnell (part 1)

    Audio
    Civil Defence weather
    31 Jan 2023
    Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to media after meeting business leaders in Auckland.

    Today on the Panel, Susie and panellists Heather Roy and Johny O'Donnell get the latest on today's cabinet reshuffle. Then they're joined by the Auckland Civil Defence controller for an update on the… Audio

  • Watch: Emergency management storm update - 'Get ready'

    News
    New Zealand weather
    31 Jan 2023
    Auckland Emergency Management media briefing during the Auckland storm on 31 January 2023.

    People are being warned to "get ready" as weather forecast to hit the north of Aotearoa progresses as expected on Tuessday afternoon.

    Watch live: Update on storm and flooding from Auckland Emergency Management
  • Kiwi travellers stuck in Malaysia due to Auckland floods blast airlines' response

    News
    New Zealand weather
    31 Jan 2023
    Dr Dan Cocker, his wife Dr Eileen Liew, 10yo son Rhys Cocker, 8yo son Felix Cocker and 15-month-old daughter Eva-Mae Cocker had trouble with their flight because of Friday's flooding at Auckland Airport.

    Kiwis stuck in Malaysia as a result of flight disruptions are going back to the airport day after day to try get home, saying communication with Malaysia Airlines has been "non-existent".

    Kiwi travellers stuck in Malaysia due to Auckland floods blast airlines' response
  • Breast cancer surgeon stuck overseas due to Airport closure

    Audio
    travel
    31 Jan 2023
    Dr Dan Cocker, his wife Dr Eileen Liew, 10yo son Rhys Cocker, 8yo son Felix Cocker and 15-month-old daughter Eva-Mae Cocker had trouble with their flight because of Friday's flooding at Auckland Airport.

    Frustrated travellers stranded in Asia since last Friday because of flooding at Auckland Airport have blasted airlines' response to the washout, as they battle to find a way home.

    Many still have no… Audio

  • Auckland commuters warned to expect delays as long weekend ends

    News
    New Zealand transport
    30 Jan 2023
    Passengers disembark at Britomart after the first journey on the city's new electric trains.

    Auckland Transport is warning people to plan their journeys ahead of time if they have to travel as there are still widespread delays across the city. Audio

    Auckland weather: Commuters warned to plan trips in advance and expect delays
  • Red weather warning for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, and parts of Auckland

    News
    New Zealand weather
    30 Jan 2023
    Mill Flat road bridge

    MetService has issued a series of orange and red heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

    Weather wrap day four: Red warning for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, and parts of Auckland
  • Wild weather chaos: What you need to know today

    News
    New Zealand weather
    30 Jan 2023
    State Highway 25 over the Coromandel has completely collapsed at the summit.

    Parts of the North Island are experiencing landslips, road closures and flooding in homes and businesses, and more heavy rain is on the way. Here is what you need to know as the severe weather… Audio

    Severe weather continues in North Island: What you need to know
  • North Island floods may cost economy about $466m, economist says

    News
    Business weather
    30 Jan 2023
    Konini Road in Titirangi was completely blocked by a slip on Friday night which crews are still clearing.

    The floods that battered Auckland, parts of the Bay of Plenty and King Country may cost the economy close to half a billion dollars.

    North Island floods may cost economy about $466 million, economist says
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