Natural Disasters
Nana and the Napier Earthquake
Isobel was 14-and-a-half when the Napier earthquake hit. Decades later, her grand-daughter interviewed her about it for a school project. Audio
Flood-ravaged Edgecumbe homes being demolished
Edgecumbe homes red stickered after a wall of water burst through the town's stopbank earlier this year are finally being demolished.
Report leaves Edgecumbe locals without answers
Edgecumbe residents say a new independent report into the town's disastrous flood has not answered their questions - including who is to blame.
Flood protection needs to change - BOP Council chairman
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder says his council needs to transition its flood protection systems, as they have been proven to be inadequate in terms of cost and geology, but it… Video, Audio
NZers sending high heels, perishable goods to disaster zones
The efforts of aid agencies trying to help those affected by natural disasters are often hampered by unhelpful donations from the well-meaning public. Audio
Summer pet hazards
Separation anxiety can be a huge issue for pets and pet owners at this time of year. What should you look out for when you're reunited? Audio
Electrical currents and quake prediction
Friedemann Freund thinks he's on the trail of the holy grail of seismology - a way to accurately predict earthquakes. His theory is that just before an earthquake the stress put on rocks cause them to… Audio
Avalanche at Everest Base Camp
In 2015 a violent earthquake shook Nepal, killing thousands across the country. In its wake, climbing teams at Mt Everest were hit by a deadly avalanche that destroyed Base Camp and caused the deaths… Audio
Haiti death toll nears 900 as Hurricane Matthew brushes US
Haiti's death toll from Hurricane Matthew has surged to almost 900 people and left tens of thousands homeless as the storm system plows northward to the US.
Pacific women's voices crucial for disaster management
UN Women says Pacific women are often painted as victims first and decision makers second in the aftermath of disasters.
Climate Kit - when technology meets climate action
Sara Dean and Beth Ferguson are American designers whose projects include using Twitter to help Jakarta residents know about floods, and creating accessible solar charging stations. Audio
Christchurch Art Gallery reopens
After five years of frantic activity, the earthquake damaged Christchurch Art Gallery is about to reopen, earthquake strengthened and with some other nifty alterations. Initially after the big quake… Audio
Houses flooded in the name of science
Three small houses have been deliberately deluged to try to understand how floodwater damages buildings and materials. Video, Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 28 November 2010
Maureen Garing talks with Vaughan Milner, chief executive of Presbyterian Support in the upper South Island, about the Church's role in responding to community emergencies. The conversation deals… Audio