Natural Disasters
Tower doubles underlying net profit
A number of large-scale damaging events cost the company more than $55m in 2023, but this year has been easier on the insurer.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024
On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left… Audio
Hurricane Milton update with NIWA's Ben Noll
Millions in Florida are facing the full force of Hurricane Milton as it continues to tear its way through the state. Audio
In pictures: Hurricane Milton hits storm-struck southeast US
The storm has crashed into the Florida coast, packing furious winds and triggering life-threatening storm surges across a region still reeling from Hurricane Helene two weeks before.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
In today's episode, Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall this afternoon with devastating life-threatening consequences expected, parts of Dunedin Hospital were leaking through the walls and… Audio
NZer in Florida evacuates as Hurricane Milton nears
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Thursday afternoon (NZ time) with devastating life-threatening consequences expected. New Zealander Erica Dill-Russell lives in south Tampa, and Tampa Bay… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui, the government's plan to overhaul New Zealand's emergency… Audio
What is hurricane season and why is it so dangerous?
Milton is the latest hurricane to strike Florida, coming just weeks after deadly Helene. But why now? Here's what you need to know.
Hurricane Milton supercharged due to warmer oceans: Scientist
An Auckland University climate scientist says Hurricane Milton which is due to make landfall in Florida is a creature of climate change. Dr Kevin Trenberth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Category 5 Hurricane Milton roars towards Florida
The storm is threatening the southern US state with a second ferocious hurricane in as many weeks.
Dunedin City Council provides skips for flood-hit neighbourhoods
Skips have been placed in South Dunedin, Tomahawk and Waikouaiti until Friday.
Ruapehu crater lake at lowest temperature in five decades
History showed there was a slightly higher than normal probability of an eruption during cool periods.
Buyout blueprint on the way - Mitchell
It will allow homeowners hit by extreme weather know where they stand, emergency management minister says. Audio
Wellington apartment evacuated over 'false alarm'
Property developers for a central Wellington apartment which was evacuated on Sunday night say it was a false alarm triggered by one resident.
South Dunedin resident on impacts of floods
Some South Dunedin homeowners are calling for the council to buy the houses that keep getting damaged by "one in a 100 year" floods. Ria Stout's property was damaged in 2015, when 175 millimetres of… Audio
Clean up continues in aftermath of Dunedin floods
State Highway 88 between Forsyth Barr Stadium and Port Chalmers has reopened on Monday morning after slips and heavy rain over the weekend. Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Clean up begins in Otago after flooding
After days of downpours sent flood waters rushing through homes and slips spilling down roads in Dunedin and Clutha, the clean up is now underway. Our reporter Lauren Crimp paid South Dunedin a visit.
…Otago flooding: State of emergency lifted in Dunedin
Dunedin is moving into recovery mode, with a focus on reopening roads, clearing debris from slips, reinstating water supplies and helping residents who need it.
'High risk to life' - Property owners say council must fix land still at risk
Auckland residents whose properties are in danger because of slips on publicly owned land have pleaded their case for a fix funded from council coffers.
Sixty properties still affected by slips from Auckland Anniversary floods
Twenty months on from last year's Auckland Anniversary floods, more than 60 privately owned properties in West Auckland are still affected by slips on council and Auckland Transport owned land… Audio
