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Amnesty calls for caution in ending Waikeria prison protest
Amnesty International is calling on the Corrections Minister to ensure force isn't used to end the impasse at Waikeria Prison - where 16 inmates are entering a sixth day of protest.
Flooding closes roads across Waitaki, Otago districts
Extensive flooding across the Waitaki and Otago districts has closed multiple roads and a bridge and forced the evacuation of campers.
New Year: Mild, warm weather for most of NZ
It's going to be a settled start to 2021 weather-wise for much of the country, with temperatures about normal for this time of year.
Ahipara fire '95 percent contained', focus now on perimeter hot spots
The large bushfire near the Far North township of Ahipara is 95 percent contained, Fire and Emergency says.
Fiji recovering from Cyclone Yasa
Cyclone Yasa was the fourth most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded to hit the Pacific, with gusts up to 280 kilometres and hour - and it left thousands living in evacuation centres over… Audio
Tasman hailstorm destruction: Impact set to last over a year
Farmers and growers are counting the cost - thought to be in the tens of millions of dollars - of the Boxing Day hailstorm in Tasman. Audio
MetService explains what caused the hailstorm
A massive storm in the Tasman Region threw down hail stones that tore through crop protection structures, shattered glasshouses and shredded fruit and vegetable crops. It lay a metre-deep in places… Audio
Moutere grower says hail storm the worst in memory
A long-time fruit grower in the Moutere and Motueka area says the devastating Boxing Day hail storm was the worst he's ever experienced. The storm threw down hail stones that tore through crop… Audio
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor on hailstorm and Brexit
Farmers and growers are counting the cost - thought to be in the tens of millions of dollars - of the Boxing Day freak hail storm in Tasman. A cloudburst shredded vineyards, smashing greenhouses… Audio
Severe thunderstorm dumps hail, heavy rain in Tasman district
There are fears fruit and vegetable crops in and around Motueka have been badly damaged by a hailstorm that struck the area late this afternoon.
The all important Christmas forecast
Santa will be riding into town on a brisk southerly for Christmas tomorrow - but fear not, most of the country is in for a fine day. Warm and dry weather is forecast for most of the country - with… Audio
What will your Christmas weather look like this year?
Mostly fine and warm weather is expected across northern and central parts of the country on Christmas, but southerlies will bring cooler winds further south.
MetService delivers its Christmas Day forecast
It's three days out from Christmas so it's time to find out if our barbecue plans for the big day will sizzle or fizzle.
Peter Little from MetService speaks to Māni Dunlop about the nationwide… Audio
Cleanup begins after Cyclone Yasa
Tropical cyclone Yasa has killed at least four people, and there are reports of severe damage and destruction, with Fiji's northern islands bearing the brunt of the storm's force.
Correspondent Lice… Audio
Cyclone Yasa: As Fiji counts losses, world offers help
Two people have died as a result of Cyclone Yasa bearing down on Fiji. People across the country woke today to count their losses following the destruction left behind by the category five storm.
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Cyclone Yasa destroys homes, causes flooding on Fiji's Vanua Levu
There's been massive damage to houses, churches, crops, power lines and also flooding on the Fijian island of Vanua Levu, where Cyclone Yasa tore through last night.
Journalist, Lusi Banuve, is in… Audio
Fiji's Metservice on TC Yasa
Tropical Cyclone Yasa's damage in Fiji is being assessed this morning. The tropical storm brought wind gusts peaking at 345 kilometres an hour over the island of Vanua Levu, destroying many houses. Audio
Cyclone Yasa strikes Fiji
Cyclone Yasa has struck Fiji overnight, with winds gusting as high as 350kmph flash flooding, large waves and strong winds are all a part of the threat to the Pacific Island, the aftermath will be… Audio
Cyclone Yasa flattens houses in Fiji
Houses have been flattened, and people left in only the clothes they're wearing as Cyclone Yasa swept into the island of Vanua Levu yesterday evening, with winds gusting as high as 350km/h.
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Update on Cyclone Yasa with Jamie Tahana
RNZ Pacific's daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news. Audio
