Natural Disasters
Cuba faces third day of blackouts as Hurricane Oscar nears
Just 16 percent of the country had power restored when the aging energy grid again overloaded.
More then 1000 claims lodged for Otago flood damage
Heavy rainfall in early October caused widespread flooding and slips in Dunedin and other parts of the region, with some residents having to evacuate in the middle of the night.
Council buy-out for flood-damaged homes could end years of stress and suffering
The Far North District Council is considering opting in to the government scheme, which would see the council and central government split the cost of buying out desperate home owners.
'Paradise is still paradise': Floridians vow to rebuild after two hurricanes
Residents are feeling down but not defeated, despite the threats of more and stronger hurricanes in the future.
Despite hurricanes, Floridians refuse to leave 'paradise'
Milton was the third hurricane to hit Florida in the past two months - but it doesn't seem to matter, compared to the pull of living by the ocean.
What clues left by the Alpine Fault's last big quake reveal
With a 75 percent chance of another rupture in the next 50 years, new research improves how we can forecast its impact. Video
Tower doubles underlying net profit
A number of large-scale damaging events cost the company more than $55m in 2023, but this year has been easier on the insurer.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024
On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left… Audio
Hurricane Milton update with NIWA's Ben Noll
Millions in Florida are facing the full force of Hurricane Milton as it continues to tear its way through the state. Audio
In pictures: Hurricane Milton hits storm-struck southeast US
The storm has crashed into the Florida coast, packing furious winds and triggering life-threatening storm surges across a region still reeling from Hurricane Helene two weeks before.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
In today's episode, Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall this afternoon with devastating life-threatening consequences expected, parts of Dunedin Hospital were leaking through the walls and… Audio
NZer in Florida evacuates as Hurricane Milton nears
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Thursday afternoon (NZ time) with devastating life-threatening consequences expected. New Zealander Erica Dill-Russell lives in south Tampa, and Tampa Bay… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui, the government's plan to overhaul New Zealand's emergency… Audio
What is hurricane season and why is it so dangerous?
Milton is the latest hurricane to strike Florida, coming just weeks after deadly Helene. But why now? Here's what you need to know.
Hurricane Milton supercharged due to warmer oceans: Scientist
An Auckland University climate scientist says Hurricane Milton which is due to make landfall in Florida is a creature of climate change. Dr Kevin Trenberth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Category 5 Hurricane Milton roars towards Florida
The storm is threatening the southern US state with a second ferocious hurricane in as many weeks.
Dunedin City Council provides skips for flood-hit neighbourhoods
Skips have been placed in South Dunedin, Tomahawk and Waikouaiti until Friday.
Ruapehu crater lake at lowest temperature in five decades
History showed there was a slightly higher than normal probability of an eruption during cool periods.
Buyout blueprint on the way - Mitchell
It will allow homeowners hit by extreme weather know where they stand, emergency management minister says. Audio
Wellington apartment evacuated over 'false alarm'
Property developers for a central Wellington apartment which was evacuated on Sunday night say it was a false alarm triggered by one resident.
