Civil Defence
Civil Defence structure to be reviewed
A former cabinet minister, Roger Sowry, is to chair a group that will review the structure of Civil Defence.
Council to offer new campground to flood-hit residents
The Whakatāne District Council wants to use a newly-purchased holiday park as temporary housing for Edgecumbe residents. Audio
Wellington looking at high-tech earthquake solutions
The Wellington City Council wants to put accelerometers in commercial buildings to help it make quicker decisions about which areas are worst affected following an earthquake. Audio
Wellington Council eyes new quake-response tech
A new type of measuring device installed in buildings around the capital could help provide quicker safety information following a large earthquake.
Port Hills fires finally extinguished
Fire authorities say the massive blaze that broke out on Christchurch's Port Hills two months ago, burning through 2000ha of land, is now completely out.
A call for volunteers to clean up flood-hit Edgecumbe
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce's Michael Barnett volunteered in Edgecumbe over the Easter break. "I felt that people getting off their bums and going down and actually helping would be the best… Audio
MetService defends 'dire' warnings ahead of Cyclone Cook
Metservice says it has strict criteria before it can issue warnings. This after the organisation came in for criticism after Cyclone Cook failed to deliver the bad weather predicted late last week. Audio
Edgecumbe 'a mess' and lots of work ahead
Our reporter in Edgecumbe says the town is a mess and a lot of work lies ahead for residents. One of the local marae is looking at making land available for temporary homes. Audio
Relief in sight for those who can't go home in Edgecumbe
The Temporary Accommodation Service has been set up to assist flood-hit Edgecumbe residents. People whose homes have been destroyed are asked to register so a temporary home can be found for them. Audio
Temporary homes planned for Edgecumbe's domain
Whakatane District Mayor Tony Bonne says temporary housing will be moved onto Edgecombe's domain to cope with those left homeless after the flooding of the town. Audio
Tonnes of lime helicoptered into Edgecumbe to control flood stench
A massive load of lime is being helicoptered into the district from Canterbury today to try and mask the stench of mud and sewage. Tom Furley talks to families and volunteers helping to clean up after… Audio
Road to Ruatahuna finally re-opened after more than a week
Ruatahuna residents in eastern Bay of Plenty have been completely cut off by floodwaters from Cyclone Debbie for over a week. Resident and healthcare assistant Janie Ingram describes the panic as the… Audio
Access restored to final town cut off by Cyclone Cook
Road access to the Urewera township of Ruatahuna has finally been restored after being cut off for more than a week.
Volunteers move in to clean up Edgecumbe
Hundreds of people have joined an army of volunteers to help clean up flood-stricken Edgecumbe over the Easter weekend.
Edgecumbe volunteers 'still coming in off the street'
An army of volunteers has taken to the streets of flood-stricken Edgecumbe this morning to help with the clean-up.
Farmers bring in pumps to drain sodden land
Bay of Plenty farmers are worried it will be months before their farms are back to normal.
Cyclone Cook: What you need to know
Fallen trees and powerlines have closed several roads, but all weather warnings associated with Cyclone Cook have been lifted as the storm moves south.
Relief this morning as cyclone damage less than feared
The worst of Cyclone Cook has passed but Civil Defence is still warning people to remain cautious. Audio
Cyclone heading for Bay of Plenty
Civil Defence Bay of Plenty Group Controller Warwick Murray joins Checkpoint as Cyclone Cook moves towards the region. Audio
Worst of Cyclone Cook yet to come
Civil Defence and Emergency Management national director Sarah Stuart says people in low-lying coastal areas should be on alert as Cyclone Cook hits. Audio
