Civil Defence
New round-the-clock emergency monitoring centre opens
The centre will make a big difference to how quickly the National Emergency Management Agency can respond to rapidly escalating events, minister Kieran McAnulty says.
Mt Ruapehu volcanic activity settles after weekend tremors
Volcanic activity on Mount Ruapehu is settling down again after a period of strong tremors over the weekend.
The tremors increased sharply and fluctuated between moderate and strong levels on Friday… Audio
Northern Buller residents wake to better weather
In Buller, Civil Defence urged residents in coastal areas to evacuate last night, due to the heavy rain, wind and high sea swells that were forecast.
But the weather has eased overnight, and there… Audio
Red thunderstorm warning lifted for Kāpiti, Masterton, Wairarapa
The red severe thunderstorm warning has lifted for Kāpiti, Masterton and Wairarapa, but no one is clear of the danger yet.
A watch is still in place for much of the country.
MetService meteorologist… Audio
Severe weather hits Wellington region
The Kāpiti Coast is experiencing thunderstorms and heavy rain, after having spent yesterday afternoon cleaning up from a tornado which damaged several homes, cars and businesses.
Wellington Region… Audio
MetService update on wild weather in Kāpiti
Another storm system is about to hit Kāpiti Coast after more wild weather overnight following yesterday's tornado.
Several homes were in its path, tearing down fences, ripping off parts of roofs and… Audio
Kapiti resident on wild weather
More on the wild weather that hitting central parts of the country The Kapiti Coast is being hit by heavy rain, thunder and lightning tis morning, and there's concern there could be heavy sea swells… Audio
More wild weather headed to Wellington
Another storm system is about to hit Kapiti Coast after more wild weather overnight following yesterday's tornado.
Several homes were in it's path, tearing down fences, ripping off parts of roofs and… Audio
Hawke's Bay earthquake risk level could change
New earthquake modelling is due out this year that will raise the hazard levels in some places.
That will include large parts of Hawke's Bay, where the hospital in Hastings is already grappling with… Audio
Police urge caution on Bay of Plenty roads after heavy rain in region
Police are advising Bay of Plenty motorists to take extra care on the roads this evening. Audio
Volcanic unrest continues at Mount Ruapehu
The temperature of the crater lake on Mount Ruapehu has declined over the past week, but volcanic tremors are continuing.
Flood and quake prone West Coast's urgent need for Civil Defence controllers
There's increasing urgency to shore up personnel to replace retiring Civil Defence controllers on the flood prone West Coast and authorities are hoping local people will come forward. The Grey and… Audio
Grassroots emergency resilience initiatives benefit from funding package
The government has given a funding boost to help communities become more resilient in emergencies.
Mount Ruapehu enters fifth week of raised volcanic activity
Elevated volcanic unrest on Mount Ruapehu has entered its fifth week with strong tremors, gas outputs and heat-flow into the crater lake.
Training, loaded containers will help iwi to mount effective emergency response
Iwi across the top of the South Island are now well equipped to be part of the official emergency management response in the event of a disaster.
Contractors working hard in Tairawhiti clean up
More than 2,300 homes across Tairawhiti have been without power, in the aftermath of the former Cyclone Fili.
Overnight wind gusts were measured at 100 kilometres per hour at Poua, between Gisborne… Audio
Tairāwhiti wakes to calm weather
After Red warnings and dire weather forecasts, Tairāwhiti and the Wairoa District are waking up to a calm morning after the edge of ex-Cyclone Fili hit the region yesterday.
Tokomaru Bay-based Civil… Audio
Rain from ex-cyclone Fili hits Tairāwhiti
Heavy rain brought by former cyclone Fili is causing damage as it falls on already sodden ground around Tairāwhiti and Wairoa.
A red rain warning is in place for those regions, where steady rain has… Audio
Waiporo bay river crossing washed out
Heavy rain is falling in the ranges around Tairāwhiti this morning.
In Waipiro Bay, a temporary river crossing has washed out... it was installed after the last major storm just three weeks ago.
… Audio
Hawke's Bay civil defence rain update
Steady rain is falling on the East Coast as former Cycline Fili heads towards Tairawhiti. Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for the region. Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management… Audio
