Civil Defence
State of Emergency declared in Coromandel
Gary Towler, the Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Whakatane mayor Tony Bonne warns locals to prepare
Whakatane Mayor Tony Bonne joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Evacuations underway from low lying Coromandel coast
Low lying coastal areas of Coromandel are being evacuated as the region braces for Cyclone Cook. Mayor for Thames Coromandel, Sandra Goudie says Civil Defence have done an aweson job, and the region… Audio
Great Barrier Island to bear the brunt of Cyclone Cook
Emergency services on Great Barrier Island are on standby for the arrival of Cyclone Cook. Audio
Civil Defence to start evacuating low-lying coastal areas of Coromandel
Civil Defence is about to start evacuating low lying coastal areas of the Coromandel peninsula as a precaution this morning. The Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, Garry Towler, says the civil… Audio
Aucklanders told to "have a plan" as Cyclone Cook approaches
Aucklanders warned to get prepared for today's massive storm. Auckland Civil Defence Head of Emergency Management Operations Aaron Davis says there's likely to be "power poles down, roofs off and… Audio
Metservice warns Cyclone Cook could be worst since Wahine storm
MetService warns people to take Cyclone Cook seriously. Spokesperson Lisa Murray says it's the worst storm she's ever seen. Audio
Auckland gets ready for Cyclone Cook
Auckland Civil Defence telling people to be prepared for storm that is coming at midday - know what to do if you can't get home, caught in a storm or your property is damaged. RNZ Auckland reporter… Audio
Cyclone Cook bears down on New Zealand
Cyclone Cook is bearing down on New Zealand bringing more torrential rain and potentially destructive winds. The Transport Agency's Waikato Bay of Plenty highway manager Nic Johansson says any… Audio
Govt extends financial support for quake-hit businesses
The government is set to extend its financial support of businesses affected by the Kaikōura earthquake.
State of Emergency declared in Coromandel
A state of emergency has been declared in the Coromandel as it prepares for Cyclone Cook. Garry Towler, the Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Schools close in Bay of Plenty as Cyclone Cook nears
RNZ reporter Mihingarangi Forbes joined Edgecumbe residents as they returned to their flood-damaged homes. She says the "pong" on the street was overwhelming and tellingly, they were told to lift… Audio
Civil Defence is on high alert ahead of Cyclone Cook
BOP Civil Defence controller Clinton Naude says there's a lot of preparation going on to ensure the entire region is prepared for the coming rainfall. Audio
Bay of Plenty in state of emergency, bracing for intense rain
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino says we're going to see a repeat of last week's rainfall and can expect flooding and slips across the North Island and upper South Island. Audio
Bay of Plenty warned to be prepared for Cyclone Cook
The already sodden communities of the Bay of Plenty are being warned more severe weather is going to hit the area again in the next 48 hours. Civil Defence says to be prepared. Audio
Mayor was 'unaware' of stress on Edgecumbe stopbank
Whakatāne Mayor Tony Bonne says he was unaware of the stress on the stopbank, despite locals saying there was a major problem two hours before it burst. Audio
Cold winter ahead for quake-affected Ward
Marlborough residents left with badly damaged homes after November's earthquake are worried about a cold winter ahead with no heating.
Marlborough's quake victims still waiting as winter draws near
Quake-stricken Ward locals struggle to keep home and hearth together as winter approaches. Audio
Cyclone Cook tears through New Caledonia
Cameron Diver says Cyclone Cook has now moved off but in its wake four people have been left injured and there are still power outages across the island. Audio
Farming family bracing for second round of flooding this week
Reeling from last weeks floods, a Bay of Plenty farming family is taking stock while bracing for the next cyclone. Audio
