Natural Disasters
Auckland floods: The recovery is just starting, in every sense
Opinion - We know from previous disasters in New Zealand that those who have been affected sometimes feel forgotten as time goes on, writes Kirsty Ross.
Full interview: Türkiye's ambassador to NZ
Rescuers are racing against harsh winter conditions to dig survivors out of the rubble of collapsed buildings in Türkiye and Syria.
The confirmed death toll is nearing eight thousand.
Türkiye's… Audio
Türkiye's ambassador to NZ on the devastating earthquakes
Rescuers are racing against harsh winter conditions to dig survivors out of the rubble of collapsed buildings in Türkiye and Syria.
The confirmed death toll is nearing eight thousand, and UNICEF says… Audio
Turkey-Syria quake death toll passes 7800, thousands of children feared dead
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces devastated by two earthquakes that left a trail of destruction. Audio
EQC on why Turkey earthquake was so destructive
More than 6000 are confirmed dead in Turkey and Syria after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday.
And the World Health Organisation is warning the death toll could rise to more than 20,000 people.
…Turkey quake: Rescuers battle rain, snow
More than 6000 people were killed and 15,000 injured in Turkey and over the border in Syria when the quake struck in the early hours of Monday.
Rescuers are battling heavy rain and snow as they race… Audio
Turkey quake: More than 6000 killed, 15,000 injured
More than 6000 people were killed and 15,000 injured in Turkey and over the border in Syria when the quake struck in the early hours of Monday.
Rescuers are battling heavy rain and snow as they race… Audio
NZ sending $1.5m of aid to Turkey, Syria
New Zealand is sending 1.5 million dollars of aid to Turkey and Syria in response to Monday's major earthquakes.
The money will go to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent… Audio
West AK residents want answers about flooded homes
For some west Auckland residents, last month's floods weren't the first time their homes had been affected by an extreme weather event. In August 2021, several properties in Swanson were badly damaged… Audio
Mangere Emergency hub working 24/7 for flood victims
A South Auckland community support hub is still seeing hundreds of affected locals coming through its doors, 11 days after the initial flooding. The converted gymnasium is the only hub in Auckland… Audio
Insects revelling in post-flood Auckland conditions
Back home now where floodwaters in Auckland have receded, but there is a sting in the tail. We're talking about mosquitoes. Tamaki Makaurau is humming with them since the floods. So, we asked… Audio
Almost 30 New Zealanders registered as being in quake-hit Turkey - MFAT
There are currently 29 New Zealanders registered on SafeTravel as being in Turkey, which was hit by two powerful earthquakes on Monday.
Thousands killed in earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Devastating earthquakes have killed thousands of people in Türkiye and Syria.
Otago University's chair of earthquake sciences Mark Stirling spoke to Max Towle about the quakes, geology, and… Audio
'I worry for my kids' health' - Residents' fear for future as flood clean-up begins
The sun may finally be out, but the crisis is not over for Auckland residents displaced by last month's floods. Audio
The Fono on what's really needed in Auckland's Big Fix Up
As Aucklanders continue to muck in after the floods, the city's mayor Wayne Brown says he'll be taking the lead on the Big Fix Up.
Emergency managers say more than 270 buildings have been red… Audio
Death toll rising in Türkiye and Syria after earthquakes
The death toll in Türkiye and Syria from massive earthquakes continues to soar.
The confirmed number is swiftly approaching 4000 and rescuers are still sifting through the endless rubble.
Freezing… Audio
Red and yellow stickered houses on the rise in Auckland
The cleanup continues after a devastating week of rain in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Authorities are still warning people to stay out of the water for health reasons, and a rāhui remains in placed in the inner… Audio
Mike Bush to lead inquiry into Auckland emergency response
The former police commissioner, Mike Bush, will lead an inquiry into the official response to last month's flooding in Auckland.
Mayor Wayne Brown announced the review on Sunday, two days after he… Audio
Death toll rising following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
More than 2,000 people are dead, with the toll expected to rise rapidly after a devastating earthquake ripped through Turkey and Syria overnight.
Freezing temperatures and a winter storm in the… Audio
Locals welcome Auckland emergency management review
Many Aucklanders are welcoming the news of an independent review of the response to the first hours of the flood emergency.
Mayor Wayne Brown announced former police commissioner Mike Bush will lead… Audio