Disaster Relief
Cyclone aftermath: Keeping tabs on mental wellbeing a top priority
The Rural Support Trust is planning support hubs in remote places for those farmers and growers impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Cyclone aftermath: Keeping tabs on mental wellbeing a top priority
The Rural Support Trust is planning support hubs in remote places for those farmers and growers impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
AudioBlack Hawk Up - fixing fences and feeding stock
Light planes and helicopters are among the workhorses helping in the cyclone recovery effort. Hundreds of kilometres of farm fences need fixing and donated feed is leaving as fast as it's being… Audio
Black Hawk Up - fixing fences and feeding stock
Light planes and helicopters are among the workhorses helping in the cyclone recovery effort. Hundreds of kilometres of farm fences need fixing and donated feed is leaving as fast as it's being…
AudioWill Halliday on dealing with livestock during disaster
Many farmers and people living rurally will be dealing with the issue of flood-stricken animals. Will Halliday of Beef and Lamb NZ has some tips for those handling stressed livestock. Audio
Will Halliday on dealing with livestock during disaster
Many farmers and people living rurally will be dealing with the issue of flood-stricken animals. Will Halliday of Beef and Lamb NZ has some tips for those handling stressed livestock.
AudioCyclone survival not the sexy story
The strongest cyclone to hit coastal India for years yielded spectacular shots of devastation for TV news and social media this week. But the real story was why so few people died in such a poor and… Audio
Cyclone survival not the sexy story
The strongest cyclone to hit coastal India for years yielded spectacular shots of devastation for TV news and social media this week. But the real story was why so few people died in such a poor and…
AudioFiji Cyclone Winston aid money nearly all used
Most of the money raised by the Fiji Government in the wake of Cyclone Winston earlier this year has already been spent.
Fiji schools using "hot, leaky" tents
New school buildings are not expected on Koro Island till next year but replacement tents are needed much sooner.
Fiji continues to rebuild after Cyclone Winston
Seven months after Cyclone Winston smashed into Fiji, RNZI's Alex Perrottet returns to the islands to find the recovery effort is still going strong, and some villages are taking their future into… Video
Families on remote Fiji island still asking for basic help
A health worker on Fiji's Koro Island says some families need basic clothing and food items and they have been desperate since the waves of international aid have stopped.
Homeless Fijians scavenging amid materials delay
Remote Islanders in Fiji are collecting fallen wood in forests to build temporary homes following delays of timber supplies from New Zealand. Audio
Send money, not goods - relief experts
Disaster relief specialists want people to stop sending used clothing after a natural disaster. Audio
Insight for 15 June 2014 - A Defence Force Facing Change
Kate Newton explores whether NZ will need the same sort of Defence Force in the future. Audio
Rangiora Express
The Rangiora Earthquake Express was the brain child of Brendan Malone and his mate Chris who, on Wednesday last week, came up with an idea to help the citizens of East Christchurch. Audio