Natural Disasters
Cyclone Alfred leaves many without power in Qld and NSW
Hundreds of thousands are without power and emergency flood alerts have been issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred slams into Queensland and New South Wales. ABC Queensland reporter Alexandria Utting spoke to… Audio
Total fire ban for Northland as drought declared
Fire and Emergency says there is a huge fire risk at the moment and recent blazes are taking their toll on firefighters. Fire and Emergency district manager for Te Tai Tokerau Northland Wipari Henwood… Audio
Firefighters work through the night to battle blaze in BoP
Firefighters have worked through the night to put out a large fire at a garage in the Bay of Plenty community of Minden. Reporter Victor Waters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Stoush brews over future of golf course
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment.
Takapuna Golf Course thinks council plans are below par
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment. Audio
Ex-Cyclone Alfred unearths what curator says is historic ship 'The Comet'
The Comet could be the first of many to be uncovered by the wild seas whipped up by Cyclone Alfred.
Family's lucky escape after tree falls on home as cyclone approached
Daniel Spindler said he heard it before he saw it.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Audio
Millions across Qld and NSW brace for Cyclone Alfred
Millions of residents across Queensland and New South Wales are bracing for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall between Friday night and Saturday morning. Vincent Smith lives just north of Brisbane in… Audio
Community emergency hubs set up to help in Wellington quake
In a natural disaster damaged infrastructure and an overwhelming demand for official help can mean communities have to look after themselves for a while. This week, in Wellington, officials are trying… Audio
Cyclone Alfred to 'pack a punch' as it closes in on Queensland coast
A senior meteorologist said while the cyclone's movement slowed overnight, that could mean further destruction.
Kaipara District Council gets cash injection for Mangawhai tornado clean-up
The January tornado left two people seriously injured and damaged 35 homes.
Residents across Goodna and Logan fear repeat of devastating 2022 floods as Cyclone Alfred looms
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred looming off the Queensland coast, residents prepare for the worst.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
In today's episode, A health advocate has accused the government of making 'institutionally racist' changes to the bowel screening programme - repurposing funding set aside for Maori and Pasifika… Audio
Cyclone Alfred slows on approach to Australia's east coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has slowed overnight as it approaches Australia's east coast, sparking fears it could give the storm more time to gain strength. Central Queensland University Environmental… Audio
Cyclone Alfred heads towards Brisbane
A potentially deadly category two cyclone is heading for Queensland's most populous region - Brisbane. Kiwi living in Brisbane Anna Pengelly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Cyclone Alfred heads towards Queensland coast
Gold Coast acting mayor says Tropical Cyclone Alfred could be the most significant for the region since 1954, with up to a metre of rainfall expected in some areas. Gold Coast acting mayor Donna Gates… Audio
Queensland supermarket shelves stripped as millions brace for cyclone
Queenslanders are heeding warnings to stock up on essentials as the region prepares for the onslaught of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Residents return, clean-up begins after Waipoua Forest fire
A major clean-up is underway at Northland's Waipoua Settlement as residents return after last week's ferocious forest fire.
US wildfires prompt evacuations in North and South Carolina
Firefighters are working against dry, windy conditions as they battle wildfires
