Natural Disasters
Council plans for Takapuna golf course face backlash
A golf course architect says Takapuna Golf Course shouldn't be shut down under council plans to bolster flood mitigation, and that it could be part of the solution. Golf Course Architect Kristine Kerr… Audio
2700 people known to have died after Myanmar quake
More than 2700 people are now know to have died after a massive earthquake rocked war-torn Myanmar and caused huge damage in neighbouring Thailand on Friday. The toll is expected to rise as people are… Audio
Myanmar earthquake: Rescuers race against clock as monsoon season looms
Aid groups warn that the window to find survivors was closing fast.
Volcano erupts in Iceland, triggering evacuation
"Warning: An eruption has begun," the Icelandic meteorological office said in a statement.
Northland's tsunami sirens to sound this weekend
The regional council will test 80 new sirens for the first time on Sunday
Myanmar quake death toll exceeds 2000
A further 19 people have been confirmed dead in Thailand.
Civil war and heat waves hinder Myanmar earthquake recovery
Judy Hayden lived in Myanmar's biggest city Rangon between 1998 to 2019 - as a volunteer with a mission and as a teacher. She joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 31 March 2025
In today's episode, rescuers are still scrambling to find survivors in the rubble across central Myanmar three days after the devastating earthquake, the Maritime Union has met with the Rail Minister… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 31 March 2025
On today's episode, the government says it's keeping all options open to shake up the supermarket sector, UN organisations are pleading for more aid and ground support in Myanmar following Friday's… Audio
Robots, dogs, drones: The search for survivors in collapsed Bangkok highrise
The more than 30-storey building was under construction and when the earthquake hit it pancaked on top of itself, creating a cloud of dust and debris. Video
Residents continue to search for survivors of Myanmar quake
At this stage the New Zealand government says it is not considering sending personnel to Thailand or Myanmar to help with relief.
Myanmar anti-coup fighters call partial ceasefire for quake relief
The pro-democracy government in exile says it has ordered its armed wing to halt all operations in the disaster zone for two weeks.
Southeast Asia quake: More than 1600 dead as Myanmar junta accepts foreign rescuers
The 7.7 magnitude quake has crippled airports, bridges and highways amid a civil war that has wrecked the economy and displaced millions. Audio
More than 1000 dead in Myanmar quake, says ruling junta
Myanmar's junta has warned the death toll is likely to rise, after the powerful, shallow quake that shook the already war-torn country, and surrounding nations.
In pictures: Southeast Asia earthquake
Photos have captured the devastation across the region after a powerful earthquake stuck Myanmar killing more than 140. Audio
'I cried' - Auckland student's sister feared she was trapped after powerful quake
An Auckland engineering student said her sister texted from Bangkok to say she was stuck in a mall and wasn't sure if she'd survive.
Earthquake resilience with Graham Leonard
Volcanologist and GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard talks about the fault that caused the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. Audio
More than 140 dead after Myanmar earthquake, state media says
Much of the devastation was in Myanmar's second largest city, Mandalay, which lies close to the epicentre of the 7.7 magnitude quake.
All NZ embassy staff safe following Myanmar quake
MFAT has accounted for all its staff in the area, and Kiwis in Myanmar and Thailand to let their families know they're OK.
State houses that floated during Auckland storm to be made inhabitable again
Kāinga Ora says stormwater upgrades will reduce the risk of repeat flooding. Audio
