Cyclone Cook
Coromandel weather update
The latest on Cyclone Cook from the Whangamata & Tairua/Pauanui Area Controller for Civil Defence Garry Towler. Audio
Former-cyclone Cook in Cormandel
Cyclone Cook, moving across the Coromandel, the Bay of Plenty and into Waikato, just as the northern cities empty out for the Easter break. Audio
Cyclone Cook: Bay of Plenty Update
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence has just held a press conference, at Bay of Plenty Regional Council office in Whakatane. RNZ's reporter, Adriana Weber, was there. Audio
Cyclone Cook: NZTA update
National Network Manager from the New Zealand Transport Agency, Chris Young. Audio
Cyclone Cook: Bay of Plenty
Sharon Brettkelly reports from Bay of Plenty which is being lashed by the cyclone. Audio
Cyclone Cook: disruption update
The storm hasn't fully hit yet but already its causing a lot of disruption. Our producer Caitlin Cherry has more. Audio
Bay of Plenty residents prepare to evacuate
RNZ reporter Sharon Brettkelly on Ohope Beach says its calm now but people are getting ready for storm surges, coastal ersion and landslides. She says, "People who are worried about their home are… Audio
Great Barrier Island to bear the brunt of Cyclone Cook
Emergency services on Great Barrier Island are on standby for the arrival of Cyclone Cook. Audio
Civil Defence to start evacuating low-lying coastal areas of Coromandel
Civil Defence is about to start evacuating low lying coastal areas of the Coromandel peninsula as a precaution this morning. The Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, Garry Towler, says the civil… Audio
Aucklanders told to "have a plan" as Cyclone Cook approaches
Aucklanders warned to get prepared for today's massive storm. Auckland Civil Defence Head of Emergency Management Operations Aaron Davis says there's likely to be "power poles down, roofs off and… Audio
NIWA warns storm will bring destructive wind and heavy rain
Torrential rain and potential destructive winds of up to 150 kilometres an hour will arrive in the north today. States of emergency are already in place in Bay of Plenty and Thames-Coromandel, and… Audio
Metservice warns Cyclone Cook could be worst since Wahine storm
MetService warns people to take Cyclone Cook seriously. Spokesperson Lisa Murray says it's the worst storm she's ever seen. Audio
Auckland gets ready for Cyclone Cook
Auckland Civil Defence telling people to be prepared for storm that is coming at midday - know what to do if you can't get home, caught in a storm or your property is damaged. RNZ Auckland reporter… Audio
Cyclone Cook bears down on New Zealand
Cyclone Cook is bearing down on New Zealand bringing more torrential rain and potentially destructive winds. The Transport Agency's Waikato Bay of Plenty highway manager Nic Johansson says any… Audio
Cyclone Cook an extremely serious event, MetService warns
Cyclone Cook is barelling down towards New Zealand with similar speeds as Cyclone Giselle in 1968, in which the Wahine sank. Authorities are warning people to be prepared. Video, Audio
State of Emergency declared in Coromandel
A state of emergency has been declared in the Coromandel as it prepares for Cyclone Cook. Garry Towler, the Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Great Barrier bracing for Cyclone Cook
Great Barrier will be the first area in New Zealand hit by Cyclone Cook. Its local board chairperson Izzy Fordham says the community has been warned they're in for a rough few hours. Audio
Cyclone Cook likely to be worst weather event in decades
MetService warns Cyclone Cook is likely to be the worst storm in New Zealand in decades. It is travelling towards the country at the same speed as cyclone Giselle, which caused the Wahine disaster. Video, Audio
Schools close in Bay of Plenty as Cyclone Cook nears
RNZ reporter Mihingarangi Forbes joined Edgecumbe residents as they returned to their flood-damaged homes. She says the "pong" on the street was overwhelming and tellingly, they were told to lift… Audio
Civil Defence is on high alert ahead of Cyclone Cook
BOP Civil Defence controller Clinton Naude says there's a lot of preparation going on to ensure the entire region is prepared for the coming rainfall. Audio