Civil Defence
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, destroys dozens of homes
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has now destroyed 35 homes and buildings. At least 1,700 residents have fled their homes. Ben Gutierrez from Hawaii News joins us with the latest details. Audio
Middlemore maternity services threatened by seismic risk
The country's largest maternity ward at Middlemore Hospital might have to close or face major disruption because it's a seismic risk.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava on nearby houses
Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated from homes on Hawaii's Big Island after lava eruptions destroyed five houses. Authorities are woried that sulfur dioxide gas could harm anyone staying in the… Audio
Two killed, three missing in Poland coal mine disaster
Two coal miners have been killed and three more are trapped nearly a kilometre underground after an earthquake. About 250 people were working in the mine at the time of the quake. The missing miners… Audio
Damage still being assessed in Rotorua - Civil Defence
Civil defence in Rotorua says council staff are still working at getting a complete picture of the damage caused by Sunday's extreme wet weather. At the peak of the storm more than 50mm of rain fell… Audio
Weather: Rotorua to dry out after flash flood
A State of Emergency is in place in Ngongotaha near Rotorua on Monday morning after record-breaking rain caused flooding that forced the evacuation of about 30 homes on Sunday. The city suffered its… Audio
Rotorua rain 'like a wall of water' - Steve Chadwick
More heavy rain is forcast for Rotorua a day after after the district experienced its wettest hour on record on Sunday. The city had nearly 1.5 times the normal April rainfall over a 38 hour period… Audio
Rotorua hit with more than a month's rainfall in hours
The residents of about 30-homes in Rotorua remain in temporary accommodation this morning after having to evacuate after flooding yesterday. The district received more than 1.5 times its normal total… Audio
Ngongotaha homes evacuated as record rain hits
About 30-homes in Rotorua were evacuated after the district received more than 1.5 times its normal total April rainfall in just 38 hours. One of those evacuated was Colin Berryman who lives on… Audio
'Jumping through hoops' pushing up building costs
A group of fire engineers say illegal demands from councils are pushing their design fees up by thousands of dollars without improving safety. They have now obtained a legal opinion that says councils… Audio
Boulcott building evacuees out for six months
The 700 people evacuated from a central Wellington building two weeks ago have now been told they can't go back for at least six months. That's how long it will take to earthquake strengthen the… Audio
Rejig of rescue helicopter bases 'could cost lives'
Pressure is building on the government to step in and ensure that rescue helicopter bases remain in Taupo and Rotorua.
Heroes recognised for search and rescue efforts
Some of the country's most heroic rescues of 2017 have been recognised at an annual awards ceremony in Wellington.
Heroic rescuers of 2017 recongised at awards ceremony
Some of last year's most heroic rescues have been recognised at an awards ceremony in Wellington. Held on the same day as the Wahine disaster commemorations, the awards also acknowledge the work of… Audio
Auckland storm: Trees down across West Auckland
Aucklanders are being told to should travel only if they need with many traffic lights out and trees across a lot of roads. At least 100,000 customers are still without electricity across the city… Audio
'Massive' fire burns overnight in Thames
Firefighters in Coromandel have been battling through the night to fight a large fire in an industrial area near Kopu in Thames. About 50 fire officers are still at the scene of Smart Environmental… Audio
Storm chaos: National Park hit by winds, ice closes Desert Rd
As the wild weathe hit Taranaki, the central North Island's National Park was also battered as another tornado destroyed a home and damaged several others. RNZ reporter Andrew McRae has the latest… Audio
Stormy weather: Auckland Transport urges drivers to stay home
Auckland was hit by a major storm overnight, with westerly winds gusting up to 150km/h in some places. The winds brought down trees and cut power to about 100,000 customers. RNZ reporter Rowan Quinn… Audio
Stormy weather batters Auckland overnight
Auckland was pummelled last night by a vicious storm with winds gusting up to 150km/h. Trees were toppled across the city and more than 100,000 homes lost power. NIWA says the gusts were the same… Audio
Pressure mounts over rescue chopper proposal
Pressure is building on the government to step in and ensure rescue helicopter bases remain in Taupo and Rotorua. The central North Island towns - and Te Anau in the South Island - have been left off… Audio
