Civil Defence
Auckland family 'frustrated' by lack of warning prior to weekend floods
Many of those hit by flooding two years ago were taken by surprise again during weekend storms.
Why weren't Aucklanders warned of late-night storm - and warned twice today?
Auckland councillor and residents say there was a concerning delay in notifications before Easter Friday's flooding and intense overnight storms. Audio
Northland Civil Defence leader: Govt must 'wave the big stick' over telcos’ storm failure
Kelly Stratford's comments come as thousands of Northlanders are without mobile phones, broadband and or power due to ex Tropical Cyclone Tam.
The latest on Cyclone Tam
For the latest update on the current weather watches and warnings as well a look ahead to tomorrow and beyond we speak to the MetService Stay up to date by following our live blog Audio
More on Ex Cyclone Tam impact
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is still battering the northern regions of the North Island. Northland is under an orange heavy rain and strong wind warning, and Auckland is under an orange strong wind… Audio
Ex Cyclone Tam hits Northland
For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam up north, Far North District mayor Moko Tepania and Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland updates on Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam
For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, Auckland Emergency Management general manager, Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam batters the North Island
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has been battering the North Island overnight bringing gale force winds and heavy rain to northern regions. Winds up to 140km/h were expected, along with heavy rain. RNZ… Audio
Tropical Cyclone Tam makes its way towards NZ
Tropical Cyclone Tam is making its way south towards New Zealand, as stormy weather is already starting to hit the country. Far North District Council mayor Moko Tepania and Whangārei Mayor Vince… Audio
Heavy rain and strong winds to hit upper North Island
MetService is warning more watches and warnings could be on the way, as the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Tam hits the country. MetService meterologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Northland's tsunami sirens to sound this weekend
The regional council will test 80 new sirens for the first time on Sunday
Threat of 'strong and unusual' currents after earthquake has passed
Remote parts of Fiordland's coast may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake off the South Island this afternoon.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 February 2025
On today's episode, Corin Dann speaks Ingrid Hipkiss from Beijing, a man from Havelock North has been banned from his local supermarket after raising concerns about trollies blocking the fire exit… Audio
Dozens of residents evacuated from Waipoua due to fire
Dozens of residents from the Waipoua settlement in Northland could be out of their homes for a week, as a large fire continues to rage in grassland and pine forest nearby. Yesterday afternoon the fire… Audio
Firefighters suffer acid burns from wearing wrong gear
Two firefighters wearing the wrong gear suffered sulphuric acid burns in a botched callout to a damaging spill near Napier. People think Fire and Emergency are the experts on hazardous substances -… Audio
'We want our lives back' - Cyclone victims still struggling
On the second anniversary of one of the worst storms in NZ history, reporter Alexa Cook talks to Hawke's Bay families living in the red zone. Audio
NZ still without cohesive storm response, minister says
But we're in a better place than before and we should be very "proud as a country", the Emergency Management Minister says. Audio
Drowned 2-year-old's parents fear another deadly disaster
'How many more children need to die?', asks Ivy Collins' mother, Ella, two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Cook Strait ferries disrupted for days amid big swells
High winds have put Interislander sailings on hold, with more than 1000 passengers affected.
'It's a nightmare': Man with disability still in motel nearly three months on from floods
A Dunedin man with a learning disability is spending Christmas Day cooped up inside a motel, as the date to move back into his flood-damaged house keeps being pushed back. Video
