Natural Disasters
Cyclone-damaged wool scourer 'very close' to full opening after $50m rebuild
WoolWorks New Zealand is shaking off a challenging and costly year, as it turns a corner in its Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.
Emotional scenes as statements read in Whakaari White Island sentencing
There have been emotional scenes at the Environment Court in Auckland Monday morning as family members of those who died in the Whakaari White Island eruption began reading out their impact… Audio
This Weekend: Flood-devastated rugby club has grand re-opening
A year after the Richmond Rovers RLSC was hit by the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods, the refurbished club is holding a community day with kai and music. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: 100 people gather for summit
Gisborne leaders and stakeholders are sick of being told they're resilient, and are instead looking towards a better future. About 100 people gathered in Awapuni today for the Tairāwhiti Tomorrow… Audio
More Australian towns threatened by massive bushfire
Fresh evacuation warnings were issued on Friday for dozens of rural Australian towns.
Tai Rāwhiti leaders meet to discuss region's future, Gabrielle recovery
More than 100 people were expected at the Tai Rāwhiti Tomorrow Together Summit in Awapuni.
Luxon lays wreath at Christchurch quake memorial
The prime minister has joined a ceremony to mark the 13th anniversary of Christchurch's deadly 2011 earthquake.
Luxon optimistic for Christchurch's future on anniversary of quake
Despite its hardships, the Prime Minister believes his hometown has a great future ahead.
Still 'fighting with insurance companies' a year later
Residents in flood-damaged Eskdale are still battling insurance claims a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Watch: Port Hills state of emergency lifted
Authorities say they will move to the "recovery phase" shortly.
Port Hills fire forces cancellation of Crankworx Summer Series
"Extensive damage to the courses and ongoing safety concerns on the site" make it impossible for the event to go ahead, organisers say.
Cyclone-wrecked homeowners score victory
Applause greeted a council decision not to charge owners for demolition of cyclone-wrecked homes.
Cyclone Gabrielle taskforce to be scrapped - Mitchell
The taskforce's duties will be transferred to the Cyclone Recovery Unit, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says.
Port Hills blaze causes 'huge angst' for community
The cause of Christchurch's Port Hills fire is yet to be determined, but police say residents have come forward with good information for the investigation. Audio
People seen walking on track before Port Hills fire
Police have spoken to people seen on a walking track in the Hoon Hay Valley moments before the fire broke out on Christchurch's Port Hills, almost a week ago.
The cause of the fire is not yet known… Audio
Residents on edge as Canterbury fires continue burning
The fire is contained in Waikari Valley, but while residents of the nearby North Canterbury town of Waipara are back home, they remain on high alert.
The 300-hectare scrub fire broke out on Sunday… Audio
Firefighters still tackling multiple fires in Canterbury
Firefighters are still wrestling with two major bushfires in Canterbury.
Fire and Emergency says about ninety firefighters are still working to extinguish a fire on Port Hills in Christchurch.
And… Audio
Student radio station tower destroyed in Port Hills blaze
Alternative radio station RDU had its transmission tower on Marley's Hill burnt to a crisp in the 650-hectare fire. Audio
Whakaari White Island: WorkSafe may have cast its net too wide, legal expert says
A legal expert says "complacency" within WorkSafe prevented the agency from achieving a better result during the Whakaari/White Island trial.
Firefighters battling two fires in Canterbury
Hot, windy conditions are forecast in Canterbury on Monday, pushing up the fire danger, as firefighters continue to battle two fires.
As crews work to dampen down hotspots in Christchurch's Port… Audio