Weather
Driver swept away into river north of Auckland still missing
Emergency crews spent the day scouring the Mahurangi River north of Auckland for any signs of the man.
'Water and debris everywhere' as slip engulfs Hicks Bay Motor Lodge
Georgina Taiapa said two feet of deep silt, water and debris surrounded the motel after a large slip crashed into the property. Audio
Grandmother, grandchild killed in Pāpāmoa landslide
RNZ understands the two people who died after a landslide engulfed a house on Welcome Bay Road are a grandmother and a grandchild.
Two teenagers among missing after Mt Maunganui landslide
Police say six people are missing at Mount Maunganui after Thursday's landslip at a campsite, while they are seeking further information on three others.
Storm-hit areas brace for another round of wind, heavy rain watches for south
MetService warns strong winds could topple trees on sodden ground. Audio
Warning insurance delays likely after severe weather
The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman insurers will prioritise the most urgent cases first.
How to spot a landslide before it happens
A disaster expert says there are sometimes warning signs of a landslide to look out for during heavy rain events.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January
Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui; Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a… Audio
Extreme rainfall 'a peek into the future'
One expert says the kind of weather events New Zealand was now experiencing on a regular basis had long been warned of. Audio
Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz speaks to Morning Report
Gisborne is in clean-up mode again after heavy rain and flooding caused major damage, leaving some areas cut off and roads blocked by slips and debris. Gisborne's mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lauren… Audio
Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale speaks to Morning Report
Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Thames Coromandel mayor provides update on conditions
Coromandel locals say the heavy rain that blocked roads and left communities isolated was the worst in 30-years. Thames Coromandel mayor Peter Revell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Coromandel residents hit by floods and slips
A Tairua man has described waking to screams before finding his elderly neighbours trapped and covered in mud. RNZ's Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Witnesses describe the moment the Mauao slip came down
Witnesses have described the noise and the confusion as the Mauao slip came down. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
An update on rescue efforts from Minister Mark Mitchell
Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Coastal communities still cut off after residents escape deadly storm
The Gisborne District Council said communities around Te Araroa, Onepoto, and Wharekahika have been the worst hit, with the intense deluge that began on Wednesday evening Audio
Couple woke to screaming in destructive landslide
John Drummond described helping his elderly neighbours escape in the dead of night.
Welcome Bay resident living in fear of another slip
Lindsay Putt, who lives on Welcome Bay Road, evacuated with his wife Zoe Beck, who is 34 weeks pregnant and their three-year-old daughter Willow at about 5am on Thursday. Audio
Landslides cut off main access to Oakura
Landslides have cut off the main access roads to Oakura in Northland, leaving a steep and narrow emergency road as the only way in or out. Oakura Community Hall chairman Glenn Ferguson spoke to Lauren… Audio
Road closures hitting growers in Gisborne region
State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge from Opotiki to Matawai is expected to be closed for weeks with as many as 40 slips to clear up. Ratahi Cross, chair of Ngai Tukairangi Trust spoke to… Audio
