Natural Disasters
Flood-damaged vehicles hitting the market
Flood-damaged vehicles are making their way onto the market and a motoring expert says car buyers need to be aware of what they are purchasing.
One man whose car was written off by his insurance… Audio
KidsCan appeals for clothing, food for cyclone hit regions
Thousands of young people are in need of everyday essentials in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. Children's Charity KidsCan has launched an urgent appeal to get clothing and food supplies to the… Audio
Tolaga Bay locals ponder future after worst flooding since Bola
Some Tai Rawhiti locals are wondering what the future is going to look like given how many times they've been flooded in recent months, Cyclone Gabrielle being the latest and most severe. Our producer… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Size of debris dam illustrates huge challenges ahead
First person - Flying over Te Tai Rāwhiti shows the scale of the job ahead to restore access between Tokomaru Bay and Te Puia Springs, writes Ashleigh McCaull.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Number of uncontactable people drops to single figures
Police are still trying to locate a handful of people reported as uncontactable following the cyclone almost two weeks ago.
No time left to delay action on managed retreat, says researcher
Recent extreme flooding events have bought the need for managed retreat into sharp focus. We will have no choice but to move tens of thousands of people out of harm's way over the coming decades… Audio
The Panel with Martin Bosley and Sue Kedgley (Part Two)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Martin Bosley and Sue Kedgley discuss the Natural Hazards Insurance Bill passed in Parliament this week, the lack of funding for the arts sector and the need… Audio
The Panel with Martin Bosley and Sue Kedgley (Part One)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Martin Bosley and Sue Kedgley talk to a Hawke's Bay local, discuss the concept of 'disaster fatigue' and your heartfelt and hilarious memories of Show and… Audio
Field report alongside residents cleaning up in Hawke's Bay
RNZ's reporters have been out and about with locals as they pick up the pieces in the wake of cyclone Gabrielle. Earlier this week, RNZ's Phil Pennington caught up with 75 year old Keith Gore. Audio
Civil Defence speaks on Esk Valley evacuation order
Evacuations have been ordered for people in the Esk Valley north of Napier.
The Hawke's Bay civil defence controller Ian MacDonald spoke to Māni Dunlop about the precautionary measure to keep people… Audio
Civil Defence announcements for Tai Rāwhiti and Hawkes Bay
Te pūrongo o te Poutūtanga, Midday Report, shares regular civil defence announcements at this time every day for listeners in the Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay regions living in isolated communities. Audio
Evacuations ordered for Esk Valley
An evacuation order has been issued for people in the Esk Valley.
The Hawke's Bay Group Controller Ian Macdonald says it is a precaution based on the forecast rain and taking the condition of the… Audio
Grim cleanup ahead for Tolaga Bay farmer
Farmers in Tolaga Bay north of Gisborne are facing an almost unfathomable cleanup job after Cyclone Gabriel. One of them is Ray Phillips who lives on an isolated property on Wharekaka Rd Despite being… Audio
Heavy rain warning for flood-hit areas, severe storm watch for upper North Island
Heavy rain is on the way for cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti with concern about a dam in a Tairāwhiti river, while the PM's planned trip to Wairoa today was cancelled.
Helping tamariki in a disaster
Mental health advice from a Hawkes Bay guidance counsellor. Audio
Health Minister details services for cut-off East Coast
Dr Ayesha Verrall describes access to health services for some cyclone-hit communities as a "an incredibly challenging situation" but says provisions are being made. Audio
Tai Rāwhiti resident shares harrowing cyclone ordeal
The Gisborne local stood in horror on his driveway watching the Waimatā River, which had doubled in size, thundering towards the city.
Govt confirms inquiry into forestry slash, erosion on East Coast
The government has confirmed there'll be an inquiry into forestry slash - headed by former Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was back in cyclone-hit Napier today, checking… Audio
'Like the inside of a big washing machine'- Families in limbo over cyclone-wrecked houses
Many families are still waiting to hear if they'll have a home to return to.
'Very real concerns': Inquiry into forestry slash announced
Forestry Minister Stuart Nash says it is totally unacceptable slash is ending up on beaches after heavy rains. Audio
