Natural Disasters
Wellington: Testing how far the walk home is if earthquake hits
If a big earthquake hits, do you have a plan for how you would get home? In Wellington, a big one could take out roads and public transport out of the city. This afternoon, hundreds of people are… Audio
GNS Science pushes for lower fine over Whakaari failings
WorkSafe has argued GNS Science should be fined between $150,000 and $250,000 for failing to communicate the risks of flying to the island.
Wellington's Reading Cinemas deal debate to go public
Council staff have recommended Thursday's meeting stays private, but Mayor Tory Whanau is keen for it to be public.
Companies face large fines at Whakaari White Island sentencing
The ability of companies to pay fines and reparations to survivors and the families of the Whakaari White Island eruption is under scrutiny at the sentencing in Auckland.
The Environment Court has… Audio
Families and victims speak at Whakaari White Island sentencing
The family of a couple killed in the Whakaari White Island eruption have told a sentencing judge they want the companies involved held to account.
Emotional victims and families spoke of their grief… Audio
Earthquake strikes Canterbury region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Canterbury Monday night. Four thousand people reportedly felt the quake, which was centred 30 kilometres west of Methven.
GNS Science seismologist Dr Jonathan Hanson… Audio
Hawke's Bay communities preparing for the inevitable next Gabrielle
After Cyclone Gabrielle tore Hawke's Bay communities apart, they're banding together to ready themselves for the next disaster.
Cyclone-damaged wool scourer 'very close' to full opening after $50m rebuild
WoolWorks New Zealand is shaking off a challenging and costly year, as it turns a corner in its Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.
Emotional scenes as statements read in Whakaari White Island sentencing
There have been emotional scenes at the Environment Court in Auckland Monday morning as family members of those who died in the Whakaari White Island eruption began reading out their impact… Audio
This Weekend: Flood-devastated rugby club has grand re-opening
A year after the Richmond Rovers RLSC was hit by the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods, the refurbished club is holding a community day with kai and music. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: 100 people gather for summit
Gisborne leaders and stakeholders are sick of being told they're resilient, and are instead looking towards a better future. About 100 people gathered in Awapuni today for the Tairāwhiti Tomorrow… Audio
More Australian towns threatened by massive bushfire
Fresh evacuation warnings were issued on Friday for dozens of rural Australian towns.
Tai Rāwhiti leaders meet to discuss region's future, Gabrielle recovery
More than 100 people were expected at the Tai Rāwhiti Tomorrow Together Summit in Awapuni.
Luxon lays wreath at Christchurch quake memorial
The prime minister has joined a ceremony to mark the 13th anniversary of Christchurch's deadly 2011 earthquake.
Luxon optimistic for Christchurch's future on anniversary of quake
Despite its hardships, the Prime Minister believes his hometown has a great future ahead.
Still 'fighting with insurance companies' a year later
Residents in flood-damaged Eskdale are still battling insurance claims a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Watch: Port Hills state of emergency lifted
Authorities say they will move to the "recovery phase" shortly.
Port Hills fire forces cancellation of Crankworx Summer Series
"Extensive damage to the courses and ongoing safety concerns on the site" make it impossible for the event to go ahead, organisers say.
Cyclone-wrecked homeowners score victory
Applause greeted a council decision not to charge owners for demolition of cyclone-wrecked homes.
Cyclone Gabrielle taskforce to be scrapped - Mitchell
The taskforce's duties will be transferred to the Cyclone Recovery Unit, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says.
