Weather
Ohope locals evacuate ahead of cyclone
Ohope motel owner Kevin is among those who have chosen to evacuate. Audio
Ohope locals stay put despite cyclone
Ohope residents Peter and Coral Worral are staying put despite others in the area evacuating ahead of the cyclone. Audio
Coromandel weather update
The latest on Cyclone Cook from the Whangamata & Tairua/Pauanui Area Controller for Civil Defence Garry Towler. Audio
Former-cyclone Cook in Cormandel
Cyclone Cook, moving across the Coromandel, the Bay of Plenty and into Waikato, just as the northern cities empty out for the Easter break. Audio
Cyclone Cook: Bay of Plenty Update
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence has just held a press conference, at Bay of Plenty Regional Council office in Whakatane. RNZ's reporter, Adriana Weber, was there. Audio
Cyclone Cook: NZTA update
National Network Manager from the New Zealand Transport Agency, Chris Young. Audio
Cyclone Cook: Bay of Plenty
Sharon Brettkelly reports from Bay of Plenty which is being lashed by the cyclone. Audio
Cyclone Cook: disruption update
The storm hasn't fully hit yet but already its causing a lot of disruption. Our producer Caitlin Cherry has more. Audio
NZTA considers closing Auckland Harbour Bridge
Kathryn Ryan talks with NZ Transport Agencies Auckland and Northland Highway manager, Brett Gliddon. NZTA says if wind levels become too strong, the Harbour Bridge will be closed. Audio
Civil Defence update on ex-Cyclone Cook
RNZ reporter Demelza Leslie from the National Crisis Management Centre where Civil Defence is holding a briefing on ex-Cyclone Cook. Audio
Cyclone Cook approaches New Zealand, bringing 'worst storm' since 1968
MetService says it has not seen a storm like Cyclone Cook since the one in 1968 that sunk the Wahine, killing 52 passengers. Video
Motels likely to have cancellations over Easter weekend
The storm's coming at one of the busiest times of the year for moteliers - the long Easter weekend. Rachael Shadbolt is the accommodation manager for the Hospitality Association says many moteliers… Audio
Evacuations underway from low lying Coromandel coast
Low lying coastal areas of Coromandel are being evacuated as the region braces for Cyclone Cook. Mayor for Thames Coromandel, Sandra Goudie says Civil Defence have done an aweson job, and the region… Audio
Bay of Plenty residents prepare to evacuate
RNZ reporter Sharon Brettkelly on Ohope Beach says its calm now but people are getting ready for storm surges, coastal ersion and landslides. She says, "People who are worried about their home are… Audio
Great Barrier Island to bear the brunt of Cyclone Cook
Emergency services on Great Barrier Island are on standby for the arrival of Cyclone Cook. Audio
Civil Defence to start evacuating low-lying coastal areas of Coromandel
Civil Defence is about to start evacuating low lying coastal areas of the Coromandel peninsula as a precaution this morning. The Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, Garry Towler, says the civil… Audio
Aucklanders told to "have a plan" as Cyclone Cook approaches
Aucklanders warned to get prepared for today's massive storm. Auckland Civil Defence Head of Emergency Management Operations Aaron Davis says there's likely to be "power poles down, roofs off and… Audio
NIWA warns storm will bring destructive wind and heavy rain
Torrential rain and potential destructive winds of up to 150 kilometres an hour will arrive in the north today. States of emergency are already in place in Bay of Plenty and Thames-Coromandel, and… Audio
Metservice warns Cyclone Cook could be worst since Wahine storm
MetService warns people to take Cyclone Cook seriously. Spokesperson Lisa Murray says it's the worst storm she's ever seen. Audio
Auckland gets ready for Cyclone Cook
Auckland Civil Defence telling people to be prepared for storm that is coming at midday - know what to do if you can't get home, caught in a storm or your property is damaged. RNZ Auckland reporter… Audio
