Civil Defence
Cameras and drones monitoring Mount Maunganui landslide
A mix of cameras, drones, and human spotters are providing constant monitoring of the Mount Maunganui landslide, as recovery efforts continue. Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim… Audio
Should we be rethinking how we rebuild after storms?
The floods keep coming, and we keep rebuilding. Is there a better way to cope with increasing numbers of infrastructure-wrecking storms?
150,000 tonnes of fallen trees, $1m council costs: Clutha cleanup continues
One contractor says they now have a two-year local wait list. Audio
Parts of East Coast evacuated due to landslide risks
Residents on the East Coast in Onepoto and parts of Te Araroa were evacuated over the weekend due to landslide risks. Tairawhiti Civil Defence group controller Ben Green spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weather hampering response to East Coast flooding
A Gisborne helicopter pilot helping with the East Coast civil defence response says treacherous weather has made flying conditions tough, as floods cut off roads and isolate communities. George Spence… Audio
'We're hurting for them': Mt Maunganui locals hold vigil
The community came together, joined by the prime minister, at vigil in Mt Maunganui to mourn the landslide victims.
Changing our disaster focus
The floods keep coming, and we keep rebuilding. Is there a better way to cope with increasing numbers of infrastructure-wrecking storms? Audio
Access reopens for Northland settlements cut off since Sunday
Temporary repairs to a washed-out bridge on Northland's east coast have restored road access to an area largely cut off from the outside world since last Sunday.
Mahurangi River search: Body of swept away driver found
A body has been recovered from the Mahurangi River, police say, after a man was swept away in a car on Wednesday.
An update on rescue efforts from Minister Mark Mitchell
Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Midday Report special: Severe weather event
A Midday Report special on the weather events hitting the North Island presented by Guyon Espiner. In Mount Maunganui, where slips came down on a campground at the foot of the mountain, and people are… Audio
Tolaga Bay East Coast Uawa Civil Defence update
Tolaga Bay East Coast Uawa Civil Defence spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Midday Report special broadcast: Severe weather update
A special weather broadcast as parts of the North Island are slammed by severe weather. Guyon Espiner crosses to RNZ reporters in Northland and Coromandel, both of which are under red rain warnings… Audio
Whangarei residents urged to stock up on supplies
Whangarei residents in the hard-hit northeast coast are being urged to stock up on supplies and have emergency plans ready. Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Controller Jenny Calder… Audio
Northlanders begin clean up after weekend flooding
Northlanders have begun the big job of cleaning up the debris left by yesterday's flooding. Kim Baker-Wilson is in Oakura and spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Whangarei Mayor Ken Couper updates flood situation
Most flood-damaged roads on Northland's east coast have been cleared after yesterday's torrential rain brought down slips and downed trees. Whangarei Mayor Ken Couper spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
More heavy rain on the way for Northland
Civil defence is bracing for more heavy downpours in Northland later this week while communities are still dealing with destroyed homes and buildings. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
'Wear thin pretty soon': Start of second week with no power
Residents are adapting to using gas bottles, generators and car headlights for cooking, heating and lighting. Audio
New flood map reveals the areas most at risk - now and in future
A third of the population in some regions is already exposed to a major danger, along with $235 billion of property. Audio
'I'm just very sorry': Civil Defence boss apologises to families
"I'm just very sorry that wasn't good enough for your loved ones and we weren't able to save them," Ian Macdonald says.
