Natural Disasters
Near-new schools found to be earthquake-prone
More than a third of the country's 27 quake-prone school buildings were built in the past 20 years and include almost an entire Auckland secondary school. Audio
A third of NZ's quake prone school buildings built in past 20 years
A third of the country's 27 quake-prone school buildings were built in the past 20 years and include almost an entire Auckland secondary school. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Audio
Why your dream trip could be a bumpy ride
Injuries and a death on a recent Singapore Airlines flight have highlighted issues with severe turbulence Audio
'Absolute human misery' as PNG landslide moves to 'recovery'
There is no chance of any more survivors being found after a devastating landslide, an aid organisation says. Audio
Bridge collapses as rescuers try to access remote area of PNG
Crews trying to access the site of a devastating landslide in a remote Papua New Guinea village are being held up by a collapsed bridge. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
UNICEF on PNG landslide that killed up to 2000
Papua New Guinea's government is trying to evacuate close to 8000 people from an area at risk of further landslides. UNICEF's Papua New Guinea representative Angela Kearney spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Unstable terrain makes rescue effort difficult in PNG after landslide
Papua New Guinea's government is trying to evacuate thousands of residents near last week's landslide. Associate Professor Martin Brook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PNG landslide: Once lively community left with 'pile of rocks'
The landslide is "still very active" and thousands are waiting on evacuation orders while looking for family members under the rubble.
Disaster info system still missing after being fast-tracked
A lifesaving disaster information system "fast tracked" six years ago is still missing in action almost 18 months after the lethal Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland storms. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin… Audio
Aid convoys arrive at deadly landslide in PNG
Humanitarian aid convoys will be arriving at the scene of the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday. RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
On today's episode, excavation work is expected to start today at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, which is estimated to have killed more than 670 people, five women are facing… Audio
Huge landslide in Papua New Guinea kills more than 670
Excavation work is expected to start today at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, which is estimated to have killed more than 670 people. Community leader Miok Michael spoke to… Audio
NZ based Brazilians raise funds for flood victims
A group of friends from Tauranga is raising money to help people displaced by the flooding in southern Brazil. Rayssa Almeida reports. Audio
What the Emergency Mobile Alert test is for
NEMA tested its mobile phone alert system shortly after 6pm on Sunday evening.
Survivors of massive PNG landslide still waiting for official help
Hundreds are feared dead in Yambali Village in Enga province after the landslide bulldozed homes and buried families alive early Friday morning.
Funding boost aims to clear Auckland waterways of debris
The $2 million funding includes $400,000 for community-led clean-ups, and $200,000 for a marketing campaign.
Woolworths customers donate $250k to support Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
The need for help "will continue for years", Woolworths says.
Whakaari / White Island alert level lowered after minor eruption
Scientists have lowered the volcanic activity level for Whakaari / White Island after a minor eruption. Video
Hundreds feared dead after huge landslide in Papua New Guinea
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Scores of people have died in a massive landslide which has struck a remote village - and there are fears the number buried could be far higher.
Under-insurance could leave Wellington $2.6b short after major quake, council told
The city could be billions of dollars short of rebuild costs if a significant earthquake should strike.
