Natural Disasters
Unstable terrain makes rescue effort difficult in PNG after landslide
Papua New Guinea's government is trying to evacuate thousands of residents near last week's landslide. Associate Professor Martin Brook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PNG landslide: Once lively community left with 'pile of rocks'
The landslide is "still very active" and thousands are waiting on evacuation orders while looking for family members under the rubble.
Disaster info system still missing after being fast-tracked
A lifesaving disaster information system "fast tracked" six years ago is still missing in action almost 18 months after the lethal Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland storms. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin… Audio
Aid convoys arrive at deadly landslide in PNG
Humanitarian aid convoys will be arriving at the scene of the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday. RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
On today's episode, excavation work is expected to start today at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, which is estimated to have killed more than 670 people, five women are facing… Audio
Huge landslide in Papua New Guinea kills more than 670
Excavation work is expected to start today at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, which is estimated to have killed more than 670 people. Community leader Miok Michael spoke to… Audio
NZ based Brazilians raise funds for flood victims
A group of friends from Tauranga is raising money to help people displaced by the flooding in southern Brazil. Rayssa Almeida reports. Audio
What the Emergency Mobile Alert test is for
NEMA tested its mobile phone alert system shortly after 6pm on Sunday evening.
Survivors of massive PNG landslide still waiting for official help
Hundreds are feared dead in Yambali Village in Enga province after the landslide bulldozed homes and buried families alive early Friday morning.
Funding boost aims to clear Auckland waterways of debris
The $2 million funding includes $400,000 for community-led clean-ups, and $200,000 for a marketing campaign.
Woolworths customers donate $250k to support Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
The need for help "will continue for years", Woolworths says.
Whakaari / White Island alert level lowered after minor eruption
Scientists have lowered the volcanic activity level for Whakaari / White Island after a minor eruption. Video
Hundreds feared dead after huge landslide in Papua New Guinea
Scores of people have died in a massive landslide which has struck a remote village - and there are fears the number buried could be far higher.
Under-insurance could leave Wellington $2.6b short after major quake, council told
The city could be billions of dollars short of rebuild costs if a significant earthquake should strike.
25 minutes to escape tsunami
Whakatāne needs to prepare for an earthquake and tsunami similar to the 2011 Japan event which killed 20,000, scientist says.
5 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes ripped through US state
The tornadoes have left a swath of obliterated homes, splintered trees and crumpled cars.
Residents in Rotorua evacuated as river rises
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has activated its Flood Room in response to rising levels of the Ngongotahā River near Rotorua, and has asked nearby residents on Western Road to evacuate. Stavros… Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Auckland
Homes in Auckland have been flooded on Monday night, with Fire and Emergency attending more than 70 callouts due to torrential rain and thunderstorms. FENZ Group Manager Phil Larcombe spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Dozens of houses flooded in Auckland
Torrential rain has flooded at least 71 households in Auckland overnight, with a hundred millimetres falling in two hours. Morning Report producer Tessa Guest spoke Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cyclone clean-up still underway in the town you've never heard of
The silt is gone and the road into the seaside village of Herbertville is under repair, but the pub remains closed.