Natural Disasters
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16th January
On today's episode, a ceasefire deal has been struck in Gaza. The agreement was made during negotiations in Qatar, and will see a full halt to the fighting, the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from… Audio
Fire-resistant design saves Palisades house
Over 12,000 buildings have been destroyed in Los Angeles, but some have managed to stay standing, including a unique house designed by architect Greg Chasen. Audio
Insurers dropped policies prior to LA fires
California insurers have dropped hundreds of thousands of home insurance policies in the LA area in recent years, leaving many residents with no home, and no insurance payout after this week's… Audio
Kiwi themed cafe in LA helping those impacted by fires
One business in West Hollywood thats been doing their bit to help those impacted by the fires, is a Kiwi-owned, Kiwi-themed coffee shop called Ponsonby Road Cafe. Owner Jaime Choi spoke to Alexa Cook.
…Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15th January
On today's episode, the US National Weather Service is warning of powerful winds in the LA area, where several major fires are still largely uncontained, an unusually large number of homeowners will… Audio
US correspondent Todd Zwillich
Todd joins Anna for updates on the Pacific Palisades fire. Audio
Research project aims to protect rural homes from wildfires
A Canterbury University student who saw his neighbour's house burn down in a wildfire has been part of a research project aiming to protect rural homes from future blazes. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Wildfire risk on the rise in New Zealand: Expert
A climate change expert says New Zealand's wildfire risk is on the rise and the country needs to start preparing now. Victoria University wildfire and ecology researcher Dr Nicola Day spoke to Paddy… Audio
Fierce winds expected as fire crews battle LA fires
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week. AP's International Affiliate correspondent Phillip… Audio
LA Fires: Firefighters scramble ahead of incoming winds
Explainer - After six days and 24 dead, firefighters are scrambling to control LA's three remaining fires before powerful winds pick up, possibly spreading the blaze. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13th January
On today's episode, at least 16 people are dead and over 12,000 buildings have burnt down from the deadly fires burning Los Angeles, an advocate for abuse in care survivors is calling on the… Audio
Wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles
Thousands of firefighters are working desperately to contain deadly wildfires raging across Los Angeles. New Zealand's Consul-General Katja Ackerley spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Journalist David Farrier on Los Angeles fires
At least sixteen people are dead and over 12,000 buildings have burnt down from the deadly fires burning Los Angeles. Journalist David Farrier spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
NZer in Los Angeles 'on edge' as fires spread
One kiwi currently living in Los Angeles says she's "constantly on edge" whilst the deadly fires continue to spread. Kiwi music artist and tour manager Poppy Tohill spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Los Angeles fires spread as more homes destroyed
Four wildfires are currently burning around Los Angeles and at least 16 people have been killed so far, 11 in the Eaton fire, and five in the Palisades fire. AP's International Affiliate correspondent… Audio
Mel Gibson, Jeff Bridges among celebrities to lose homes in fires
The actor and director says his Malibu home was destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast with Joe Rogan in Texas.
LA fires spread, forcing new evacuations as death toll rises
The largest of the blazes has spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods, forcing new evacuations and dimming hopes the disaster was coming under control.
From flooding rain to unmitigated wildfire: Why California is ground zero for disasters
Southern California was underwater less than a year ago. Now, the weather pendulum has swung the other way. Audio
Whangarei Scrubfire burning across 20 hectares
FENZ says 20 hectares are still burning near Whangarei, and two helicopters have been dispatched to work on the fire. Crews were called to the fire just after midday yesterday. Operations Manager… Audio
More on Los Angeles' fire
Ferocious winds are fuelling the fires in California and there are now multiple fires burning in different parts of Los Angeles Residents say it's like nothing they have ever seen. LA correspondent… Audio
