Civil Defence
Hastings mayor says some rural communities difficult to reach
The Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says it's still difficult to reach their rural communities.
She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Eskdale residents picking through mud, silt
Eskdale remains one of the hardest-hit areas in Hawke's Bay.
RNZ reporter Tess Brunton went to Eskdale yesterday and witnessed the devastation.
She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Napier mayor has update on situation in city
Power is slowly coming on in Napier, with about 30 percent of households now expected to have electricity.
On the line now is Napier mayor Kirsten Wise. Audio
West Auckland residents warned to remain on alert
About 20 homes were evacuated in Piha last night due to land instability, and an exclusion zone is in place for a large part of Muriwai.
For safety reasons, Auckland Emergency Management has also… Audio
Defence Force has update on response
The Defence Force has more than 700 people providing aid and support to those in regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Navy vessels have been delivering food and other supplies to communities on the East… Audio
Wairoa no longer cut off as some major highways reopen
Dozens of roads remain closed due to the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, and it will be some time still until many are reopened.
Bridges are a big issue, many of which were washed away in the… Audio
More power coming on in Napier
Lauren Crimp is at civil defence headquarters in Hawkes Bay where she has been told more power is coming on in Napier people are ecstatic.
She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rehette Stoltz Gisborne Mayor on Cyclone Gabrielle
Limited access to water has been restored for people in Gisborne after its backup water treatment plant failed yesterday morning.
The city was asked to urgently stop using water on Friday after the… Audio
Gisborne no longer cut off from neighbouring towns
Limited access to water has been restored for people in Gisborne after its backup water treatment plant failed yesterday morning.
The city was asked to urgently stop using water on Friday after the… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Civil Defence Update
Civil Defence Update from Police Commissioner Andrew Coster Audio
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence update
Tairawhiti Civil Defence controller Ben Green speaks to Jesse. Audio
Hawkes Bay update with civil defence controller
Supplies and connectivity are slowly being returned to Hawke's Bay, though around 31,000 people in Napier are still without power. For the latest Interim Chief Executive of the Hawke's Bay Regional… Audio
What residents in Tairāwhiti, Coromandel, Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa need to know
With communities in cut-off regions having limited reception, here's RNZ's text-only updates on what those in Piha, Tairāwhiti, Coromandel, Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa need to know.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Much needed rural support, where to turn
Jonathan Bell is the Rural Support Trust area coordinator for Hawkes Bay. He says helicopters are doing air drops to badly affected communities. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Smaller Kaipara settlements pulling together
Terri Donaldson from Maungaturoto's Civil Defence committee has an overview of some of the Kaipara's settlements including Whakapirau and Paparoa. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Far North Mayor Moko Tepania
Moko Tepania says the district is very much in recovery mode. Supply drops are planned with food and water for very remote settlements. A helicopter loaded with supplies is about to leave… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Care for the elderly
Resthome and aged care facilities have been struggling with power outages and supply issues. There were evacuations of some homes in Napier and Hastings - but all resident are now back in their… Audio
Hastings Civil Defence efforts to reach cut-off areas
RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp on the ground in Hastings at the Civil Defence HQ. Efforts are ongoing to get supplies to the most isolated rural communities, including Wairoa. A plea from authorities to… Audio
Disruption to Hawkes Bay & Tairawhiti schools
Schools are trying to assess how quickly they can reopen but it remains unclear just how many may have been badly damaged, particularly in isolated cut-off communities. Home schooling also isn't an… Audio
Transpower update on electricity situation in Hawkes Bay
Transpower expects to complete bypass of it's flooded Redclyffe substation near Taradale this evening. The substation suffered extensive damage during the Cyclone and Transpower has been working with… Audio
