Civil Defence
Magnitude quake 6 leaves South Canterbury residents shaken
A magnitude six earthquake which struck in Canterbury just before quarter-past-nine Wednesday morning has left some nearby residents feeling a bit shaken.
The quake, which struck 45 kilometres north… Audio
Graham Leonard: how prepared are we for a tsunami?
Long or Strong - Get Gone! - most of us know this advice on when to evacuate due to tsunami risk following an earthquake, but if it happened would we actually act? Surveys suggest around a third of… Audio
Danger of wildfires on the rise
The danger of wildfires is on the rise with forecasts of a hotter, drier, windier summer.
Fire and Emergency says the wildfire season could kick-off earlier this year, and people should prepare their… Audio
Kiwis know little about early quake warning systems, research suggests
New Zealanders do not know how to react if they get an earthquake alert, research from Massey University suggests. Audio
Minister's resignation leaves cyclone-affected residents in lurch
Kiri Allan's resignation from her ministerial portfolios, leaves a region of cyclone-affected residents in the lurch.
The former Minister had been leading the recovery of Cyclone Gabrielle in Te… Audio
The right to be wrong - even in a crisis
Dolphins mating in a prime-time TV documentary was deemed a breach of broadcasting standards this week by the broadcasting watchdog - but dismissing official information and experts on air during… Audio
The right to be wrong - even in a crisis
Dolphins mating in a prime-time TV documentary was deemed a breach of broadcasting standards this week by the broadcasting watchdog - but dismissing official information and experts on air during…
AudioTai Rāwhiti partially cut off
Te Tai Rāwhiti has once again found itself partially cut off, following days of torrential rain.
Waka Kotahi says the region has taken a major hit, and many roads have flooding, slips and dropouts.
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Mana whenua reps considered for Hawke's Bay Civil Defence
Mana whenua may finally have a seat at the Hawke's Bay Civil Defence table.
Update on weather in Tolaga Bay
Back to the Tai Rāwhiti now where a state of emergency remains in place as more wild weather moves in. Greg Shelton is the Civil Defence area manager for Uawa / Tolaga Bay and he spoke to Lisa Owen… Video, Audio
Tai Rawhiti area under state of emergency due to rain
Tairawhiti is in a state of emergency, and a red heavy warning is in place till Sunday. Civil Defence has asked residents in low lying areas not to wait till official evacuation and leave if they feel… Audio
Surf lifesavers out of pocket over wetsuits contaminated during flood rescues
Surf Lifeguards say they have been told they should not have responded to calls for help during Cyclone Gabrielle if they did not have the right gear.
More rain to come in Tairawhiti amid civil defence warnings
Civil Defence in Tairawhiti are monitoring roads and rivers, as heavy rain continues to batter the already rain-soaked region. Yesterday heavy rain caused slips and some flooding. Heavy rain watches… Audio
Voices from Tai Rāwhiti
From the back country to the coast, and the flats and rolling hills in between, you won't find many places or people untouched by the claws of cyclones Hale and Gabrielle which ravaged Tairāwhiti at… Audio
Voices from Tai Rāwhiti
From the back country to the coast, and the flats and rolling hills in between, you won't find many places or people untouched by the claws of cyclones Hale and Gabrielle which ravaged Tairāwhiti at…
AudioPreparing for the big quake on the Alpine Fault
New research on the South Island's Alpine Fault is helping communities prepare for the next big quake. Audio
Preparing for the big quake on the Alpine Fault
New research on the South Island's Alpine Fault is helping communities prepare for the next big quake.
AudioUkraine shifting Russian war focus to "offensive actions"
Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister says its forces are "shifting to offensive actions" in some areas.
Ukrainian military sources told the BBC that a series of small scale armoured offensive operations… Audio
Uncertainty still remains for flood-hit Wairoa homeowners
Uncertainty still remains for many Wairoa residents after yesterday's announcement about flood damaged properties. No homes in Wairoa have been placed in category three those areas deemed "high-risk"… Audio
'Many details still to be settled' - local politicians react to govt buyout news
News of a joint buyout scheme for those affected by extreme weather has been met with relief by local politicians, but they say the work is just beginning and the devil will be in the detail. Audio
