Flooding

Tairāwhiti has been battered by heavy rain as Cyclone Hale passed down the country, causing forestry slash to barrel down waterways.

Foresty companies have been prosecuted for damage caused by slash… Audio

A state of emergency in Tairwhiti has prompted the evacuation of about 30 families in Tolaga Bay. They've spent the night away from home, staying with relatives on higher ground as Cyclone Hale set… Audio

The Coromandel's been hit again with widespread surface flooding, multiple slips and closed roads, just days before the summer holiday-makers descend.

Key arterial routes were knocked out for much of… Audio

2022 brought serious flooding to parts of the country and major clean-up jobs. In March, Tairawhiti Civil Defence declared a state of emergency when torrential rain caused flooding across the East… Audio

The Detail heads to Nelson to survey the damage left behind by a massive storm four months ago. Audio

Former Metservice Severe Weather Meteorologist, Erick Brenstrum joins us once again to take a look at weather events around the world. Tonight, Erick looks at the destruction and death caused by… Audio

More heavy rain is hitting the West Coast this morning putting residents on alert. The Coast is among 12 regions identified in a government report where some communities are at the most risk of… Audio

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at efforts to recoup millions from victims of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick, plans to restrict digital streaming services from having access to certain… Audio

Landslides can happen anywhere there is a slope, at any time. Can we stop them? Audio

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The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

With climate change-induced disasters becoming more frequent around the world, how do insurers weigh up the financial risks? Audio