Weather
'Watch out for the odd downpour': What to expect from autumn's weather
After three years meddling with NZ's weather, La Niña is finally moving away - but not without leaving a damp after-taste. Audio
Homes damaged after Cyclone Judy barrels over Vanuatu
Homes have been damaged and some regions are flooded after Tropical Cyclone Judy barreled over Vanuatu yesterday.
The storm was upgraded to a category four cyclone, with winds of up to 230 kilometres… Audio
La Niña finally moving away from New Zealand
After three years of meddling with New Zealand's weather, La Niña is finally moving away - but not without leaving a damp after-taste in the North Island.
In its just-issued outlook for the next… Audio
Esk Valley vineyard co-owner: 'No, no we won't live here again no way'
Faced with never-ending piles of silt and slash, their homes badly damaged and families traumatised, some property owners in the Esk Valley are wondering if they will ever return.
Growers tell Prime Minister more support needed
Hawke's Bay growers have pleaded with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins for more help to deal with their devastating losses from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Muriwai firefighter killed in slip: 'Life will never be the same without you by our sides'
Family, friends and the community gathered this afternoon in Muriwai, north of Auckland, to say their last words to Craig Stevens, one of two firefighters killed during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Tai Rāwhiti youth muck in to help the region reconnect, rebuild
When Civil Defence kicked into gear in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Te Tai Rāwhiti's young people did too.
Taiki E, based in Gisborne's central city, is billed as a collaborative space with an… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay growers urge PM for more help
There's been a consistent request for help from growers in cyclone-devastated Hawke's Bay to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who was there today to see the damage first-hand.
Lauren Crimp filed this… Audio
Insurer says 20,000 homes in New Zealand at risk of severe flooding
The country's largest insurer says 20,000 homes across the country are at severe risk of flooding and it is in talks with government about where flood-damaged houses should be written off for good.
Cyclone Judy rips into Vanuatu
Tropical Cyclone Judy is slamming into Vanuatu and it's bringing wind gusts well over 150 kilometres per hour.
Cyclone Judy is already damaging homes, bringing down trees, and causing widespread… Audio
How to 'build back better' from Cyclone Gabrielle
The recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle's expected to cost more than ten billion dollars, but experts say it'll take more than just cash.
Insurer IAG's modelling shows one percent of homes - 20,000 -… Audio
Civil Defence info for Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay
This week, we will be giving regular civil defence announcements at this time every day for listeners in Tai Rawhiti and Hawkes Bay rural communities many of whom remain isolated. In Tai Rawhiti Two… Audio
Cyclone Judy over Port Vila
The latest warnings regarding the Category three Severe Tropical Cyclone Judy which is currently located near Port Vila in Vanuatu.
Maximum winds close to the center are estimated at 165 kilometres… Audio
Wairoa flooding, aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle continues
The reality of having an unliveable home is starting to sink in for Wairoa residents, whose homes have been flooded.
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was due to fly to the embattled town today, but… Audio
Farmer says bulls swam for their lives in Mangawhai
A northland farmer has described how three of his cattle swam for their lives after 377mm of rainfall fell in Mangawhai on Friday.
Rodger Bennett has been farming in Hakaru, a settlement between… Audio
Patoka community finally gets power back
After what has been described as both the longest and shortest 15 days of their lives, residents of Patoka in Hawke's Bay finally have power restored.
Local farmer and community board member… Audio
Power back on after 15 days - 'It is definitely a big up in Patoka'
After what has been described as both the longest and shortest 15 days of their lives, residents of the Hawke's Bay town finally have power restored.
Cyclone-hit community meets about crime issues
Cyclone-hit communities have set up road-blocks and reported theft and being threatened with firearms - while police and politicians insist there has been no spike in crime.
But regardless of… Audio
20,000 homes across NZ at severe risk of flooding - IAG
The country's largest insurer says 20,000 homes across the country are at severe risk of flooding and it is in talks with government about where flood-damaged houses should be written off for good.
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Relentless rain test for mental health: 'All our life is gone, it's sitting in rubbish piles'
Hawke's Bay residents are struggling with the mental impact of relentless rains and flooding.
