Natural Disasters
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Audio
Millions across Qld and NSW brace for Cyclone Alfred
Millions of residents across Queensland and New South Wales are bracing for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall between Friday night and Saturday morning. Vincent Smith lives just north of Brisbane in… Audio
Community emergency hubs set up to help in Wellington quake
In a natural disaster damaged infrastructure and an overwhelming demand for official help can mean communities have to look after themselves for a while. This week, in Wellington, officials are trying… Audio
Cyclone Alfred to 'pack a punch' as it closes in on Queensland coast
A senior meteorologist said while the cyclone's movement slowed overnight, that could mean further destruction.
Kaipara District Council gets cash injection for Mangawhai tornado clean-up
The January tornado left two people seriously injured and damaged 35 homes.
Residents across Goodna and Logan fear repeat of devastating 2022 floods as Cyclone Alfred looms
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred looming off the Queensland coast, residents prepare for the worst.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
In today's episode, A health advocate has accused the government of making 'institutionally racist' changes to the bowel screening programme - repurposing funding set aside for Maori and Pasifika… Audio
Cyclone Alfred slows on approach to Australia's east coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has slowed overnight as it approaches Australia's east coast, sparking fears it could give the storm more time to gain strength. Central Queensland University Environmental… Audio
Cyclone Alfred heads towards Brisbane
A potentially deadly category two cyclone is heading for Queensland's most populous region - Brisbane. Kiwi living in Brisbane Anna Pengelly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Cyclone Alfred heads towards Queensland coast
Gold Coast acting mayor says Tropical Cyclone Alfred could be the most significant for the region since 1954, with up to a metre of rainfall expected in some areas. Gold Coast acting mayor Donna Gates… Audio
Queensland supermarket shelves stripped as millions brace for cyclone
Queenslanders are heeding warnings to stock up on essentials as the region prepares for the onslaught of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Residents return, clean-up begins after Waipoua Forest fire
A major clean-up is underway at Northland's Waipoua Settlement as residents return after last week's ferocious forest fire.
US wildfires prompt evacuations in North and South Carolina
Firefighters are working against dry, windy conditions as they battle wildfires
Waipoua blaze: Up to 100 firefighters on the ground
Up to 100 firefighters will be on the ground today - about double the number yesterday. Fire and Emergency says it will be a significant day for firefighting efforts. Audio
Dozens unable to return home in Kaipara due to fire
Dozens of residents from Waipoua Settlement in Northland's Kaipara District are still unable to return home on Friday morning due to a large fire burning in nearby grassland and pine forest. Kaipara… Audio
Waipoua residents evacuated over fire
Dozens of residents from the Waipoua Settlement in Northland could be out of their homes for a week, as a large fire continues to rage in grassland and pine forest nearby. As of last night, the blaze… Audio
Waipoua residents could be out of homes for a week due to fire
Dozens of residents from the Waipoua Settlement in Northland could be out of their homes for a week, as a large fire continues to rage in grassland and pine forest nearby. As of last night, the flames… Audio
Tropical depression near Vanuatu intensifies to Cyclone Seru
Cyclone forecasters at the Fiji Metservice have confirmed to RNZ Pacific that the system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.
New cyclone in Pacfiic looks set to intensify
Cyclone forecasters at the Fiji Metservice have confirmed to RNZ Pacific the system will be named Seru on Tuesday.
Tourists flock to erupting volcano in Italy, blocking rescue workers
The sudden influx of sightseers at Mount Etna has become a safety risk for everyone, head of Sicily's regional Civil Protection agency says.
