Natural Disasters
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
State houses damage in Akl floods to be made livable
Kainga Ora says four state houses that started to float in Auckland's devastating flooding two years ago will be made livable again because stormwater upgrades in the area will reduce the risk of… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran. They discuss proposed changes to electoral boundaries, the impact of TV show Adolescence, and a rundown of… Audio
The region most at risk of more extreme atmospheric rivers
New research suggests the phenomenon could double in New Zealand by the end of the century. Audio
NZ has no dedicated database to track losses from weather disasters
Currently, New Zealand has no dedicated disaster loss database. This means we don't know how much extreme weather events and other types of disasters are costing us.
Dunedin City Council agrees to consult community on report about flood risks
It outlined seven future plans for climate adaptation ranging from status quo to large-scale retreat with total costs ranging between $2 billion and $7.1 billion over the next 75 years.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Australian correspondent Brad Foster brings the latest news from across the ditch to Jesse's desk. Today Brad discusses the Cyclone Alfred clean-up and comedian Dave Hughes demanding people leave his… Audio
The science of swells
Cyclone Alfred, the first tropical cyclone to make landfall in Queensland in 50 years, has transformed Australia's iconic east coast beaches through dramatic erosion. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian missiles have killed and injured dozens of people in Ukraine over the weekend, as officials prepare to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week, Hundreds of thousands are… Audio
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.
