Auckland
Mediawatch for 26 February 2023
Claims and counter-claims on post-Gabrielle crime spike; boring old infrastructure surges to the top of the agenda; climate minimisation still has a foothold in the media. Audio
One in critical condition after fight in Auckland
One person is in a critical condition after three people were taken to hospital following a fight in East Auckland last night.
'There's still boulders the size of cars falling out of some of these things'
Piha locals are warning city sightseers to stay away from the Auckland beach community, saying they are still in the middle of an emergency.
Widespread devastation: Gabrielle in pictures
The full picture of the devastation from Cyclone Gabrielle is becoming clearer today. We've collected photos from RNZ journalists and readers from across the regions.
Widespread damage: Cyclone Gabrielle in pictures
The breadth and scope of flooding and damage from Cyclone Gabrielle has been unprecedented. We've collected photos from RNZ reporters and readers from across the regions.
First measles case in Aotearoa since 2019 outbreak isolating at home
The country has its first measles case since the 2019 outbreak, the Ministry of Health says.
Political commentators Neale Jones & Tim Hurdle
Neale, Tim and Kathryn discuss how much central government funding should Auckland get for its flood and cyclone clean-up.Also, where National is left after Labour's so-called policy "bonfire". And… Audio
Auckland Art Gallery roof replacement gets underway
The restoration will remain as true to the original architecture as possible.
Flood-hit Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
Flood-affected Aucklanders have an anxious few days ahead as the city is warned to prepare for more wild weather from Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Our anger this time is the lack of response after the last flood'
For some West Auckland residents, last month's catastrophic floods weren't the first time their homes had been affected by an extreme weather event. Audio
Auckland floods: What next if your home is stickered?
At least 276 Auckland homes have been red stickered due to flood damage, meaning they're currently not liveable.
Another 1590 homes or buildings have been yellow stickered - they're got extensive… Video, Audio
Mediawatch for 5 February 2023
Communications recriminations after the deluge; rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age; public media plan proclaimed a dead duck by other media. Audio
Mediawatch for 5 February 2023
Communications recriminations after the deluge; rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age; public media plan proclaimed a dead duck by other media.
AudioFury at the ferry building: Auckland passengers wait an hour-and-a-half in the heat
Fullers360 has cancelled four sailings to and from Waiheke Island, leaving some passengers waiting in the Auckland drizzle and heat for an hour-and-a-half.
The Week in Detail: Floods, eggs, and Carmel Sepuloni
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Floods, eggs, and Carmel Sepuloni
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioAuckland floods: Why were there so many slips?
As flood-weary Aucklanders continue their clean-up from this week's heavy rain, many are dealing with slips that are affecting their property. Hills and cliffs around any number of suburbs in the city… Audio
Auckland bus drivers told not to go through floodwaters
Despite the disruption, Auckland Transport says the public transport system can still get you "where you need to be". Audio
Floods intensify Auckland's housing crisis
With so many uninhabitable homes across Tamaki Makaurau - the housing crisis in our biggest city has intensified. So far 175 of the city's flood damaged houses have been red stickered and 760 yellow… Audio
Leaked emails reveal Auckland mayor Wayne Brown trying to gag councillors amid flood response
Leaked emails obtained by Stuff reveal Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has tried to silence fellow councillors and leave him to be the "one voice" on the city's flooding matters.
