Civil Defence
Cyclone Gabrielle: RNZ reporter Kate Green
RNZ's Kate Green is in Gisborne, where communication remains a challenge and the local council has printed extra copies of the local newspaper to get the key information to residents. Audio
Unison Network crews working to restore power in Hawkes Bay
Nearly 60-thousand people remain without power in Hastings and Napier, with warnings it could be days or weeks before power is returned to all customers. Transpower announced a national grid emergency… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Gisborne residents asked to conserve water
Limited power is back in parts of Gisborne after the Tairawhiti region was cut off from the rest of the country by ex-tropical cyclone Gabrielle. Communications with the region are still spotty, and… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Waka Kotahi surveys damaged network
Roads around the upper North Island have been badly damaged - and in some cases have left communities completely isolated. To give a sense of the scale of the destruction and how long it might take to… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp in Hastings
RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp has been at an evacuation centre in Hastings, where residents are affected by flooding and power outages. Audio
Further evacuations near Napier might be needed
Napier mayor Kirsten Wise joins Kathryn for an update on the situation in the Napier area, warning that high tide may cause issues and that further evacuations might be needed. Audio
The Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Ella Henry (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Ella Henry discuss stormwater spending in Auckland and insurance claims post-cyclone. Plus, they speak to public health specialist… Audio
The Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Ella Henry (Part One)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Ella Henry speak to Hawkes Bay Mayor Alex Walker. Plus, they speak to experts about what a National State of Emergency means and the… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Ella Henry
Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Ella Henry speak to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown about the city's response to Cyclone Gabrielle. Plus, our Panellsits tell us what has been on their mind this… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Flooding and land slips isolate some Auckland regions
There has been widespread power outages, flooding, slips, and damage to properties after Cyclone Gabrielle lashed the North Island.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Defence Force joins Muriwai rescue
The Defence Force has deployed specialist teams to respond to the devastation of the cyclone - they've been involved in rescuing people from Muriwai this morning. Colonel Mel Childs, Defence Force… Audio
Tairua on standby during Cyclone Gabrielle
It's just gone high tide in the Coromandel, as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down on the already flood-soaked region. One of the Coromandel's main roads, State Highway 25A which connects the peninsula's… Audio
'Storm fatigued': Thames-Coromandel faces fifth severe weather event of year
There is "no doubt" people have fled from Thames-Coromandel, the region's Civil Defence controller says, as it faces a fifth week of severe weather this year. Audio
Regional flights, trains cancelled - transport bosses give assessments
With some international flights allowed into Auckland, regional flights are halted until at least tomorrow evening, while trains have been cancelled and the Harbour Bridge remains under constant… Audio
Vector, Kaipara and Coromandel
As Cyclone Gabrielle bears down on the upper North Island, Kathryn speaks with Auckland lines company Vector's spokesperson Peter Ryan, Maungaturoto Civil Defence committee member Terri Donaldson and… Audio
Far North deputy mayor updates on state of emergency
As you heard, a state of emergency has been declared in Northland for seven days. Kelly Stratford is the Far North Deputy Mayor and also chairs the Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group… Audio
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.
Auckland state of emergency extended ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle
The state of emergency has been extended in Auckland ahead of the forecast Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle next week.
'Doing it even tougher': Flood assistance payments falling well short for many - Greens
The Green Party wants the government to double the maximum amount it is paying out to flood-affected Aucklanders, through the Civil Defence payments.
Community recovering as emergency leadership fronts Auckland Big Clean Up
School's back in Auckland this week but for hundreds of families and some businesses forced out of homes and buildings due to flooding, it is far from a return to normal.