Soumya Bhamidipati
Whangārei update as Cyclone Gabrielle hits
It's been very windy night in Norhland with gusts reaching 140 kilomtres an hour.
The majority of emergency callouts have been for fallen trees, downed powerlines and some lifted roofs.
Reporter… Audio
Anxious weekend ahead for Aucklanders
Aucklanders have an anxious weekend ahead of them as they wait for what could be another massive storm for the city.
Cyclone Gabrielle is likely to hit Northland on Sunday before heading towards… Audio
Auckland floods: Mayor Wayne Brown apologises over response
As Auckland's state of emergency is extended for a further seven days, RNZ reporter Soumya Bhamidipati has the latest details. Video, Audio
Auckland floods: Cleaning up damage as more clouds loom
Some parts of Auckland could be in for localised thunderstorms this evening with a heavy rain warning in place until 10pm Thursday.
The current state of emergency is due to be lifted on Friday but… Video, Audio
Waitakere Ranges residents face major repairs to homes, roads
Different day, more damage. West Auckland has been slammed by heavy rains and slips over the last week. Residents who were battered by the worst of the storm on Friday are relieved last night's rain… Audio
Quiet start to week in Auckland CBD with many at home
It's been a quiet start to the week for central Auckland businesses with people staying encouraged to stay at home because of slips and flooding.
With schools closed and people told to work from… Audio
Wellington commuters face disruption with train cancellations
Wellington commuters are in for more disruption with news that about 40 trains won't run until the end of January.
It says the increase in unplanned cancellations is because of staff shortages. Other… Video, Audio
Avatar staff ready for sequel to release
It's been 13 years since Avatar was released - now, its long awaited sequel is set to hit theatres in less than a fortnight.
Shot in Wellington and Auckland, and with more than 90 percent of the crew… Audio
Fewer NZers withdrawing from KiwiSaver funds due to hardship
Despite soaring living costs and inflation, fewer New Zealanders are withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds because of financial hardship.
But, with a looming recession, experts warn that could soon… Audio
Internation court sentences three over shooting down of MH17
An international court has convicted three men for shooting down a commercial plane over Ukraine in 2014. The court found two Russians and a Ukrainian guilty of the mass murder of all 298 passengers… Audio
Teen calls for Russian embassy's street to be named after Zelenskyy
As tensions escalate in Russia's war on Ukraine, one young Kiwi says New Zealand should be doing more to condemn the conflict.
The 14-year-old from Whakatāne has contacted the Prime Minister and… Video, Audio
Calls grow for overstayer amnesty to help staff shortages
Calls are growing for an overstayer amnesty to help plug stubborn staff shortages. Across the economy, employers are struggling to find workers, with some having to close to give exhausted staff a… Audio
Afghan students want govt help to leave Afghanistan
A group of Afghan students who learnt English from New Zealand troops say their lives are now in danger and they're pleading with the New Zealand government to help them leave Afghanistan.
Soumya… Audio
67 Wellington bus services cut with chronic driver shortage
Wellington commuters are in for more public transport woes after Metlink announced it's cancelling 67 bus services because of a driver shortage.
The changes kick in today and affect 14 bus routes… Video, Audio
Protest closes Wellington motorway
Traffic was briefly stopped on Wellington's urban motorway due to a climate protest.
Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Kim Hill from the site of the protest. Audio
Man who killed police officer appealing sentence
The family of a slain police officer yesterday had to hear the details of his death re-litigated in court. Eli Epiha is appealing his sentence for the murder of Constable Matthew Hunt in 2020. Soumya… Audio
Dozens of missing voting paper queries coming in daily for North Island electoral official
A North Island electoral official says they're getting dozens of queries every day from people who still haven't got their voting papers for the local elections.
She says many people are finding the… Audio
New Zealanders react to Covid-19 rules dropping
The Covid-19 traffic light system is gone and people this morning can hop on a bus, go shopping or visit the library without wearing a mask.
The rules were scrapped at midnight - masks are largely… Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 August 2022
A government task force is ready to act if a case of foot and mouth disease is confirmed here. Audio
Beachside town without power for three days after floods
Residents of a Horowhenua beachside township have been without power for three days and want action.
Fifteen Waitarere Rise residents lost power on Wednesday morning, after floodwaters caused an… Video, Audio
