Gita
Insurers pay out $93 million this year so far
The three large storms that struck New Zealand earlier this year have cost insurers more than $90 million.
Golden Bay cleans up with $100k help after Gita
Storm-affected residents and businesses in Golden Bay have welcomed news of a 100-thousand dollar rescue package, but some say it might not be enough. The area of north-west Nelson had its only road… Audio
Gita forced water, logs towards homes 'like a tsunami'
Konstanca Palzer describes how a torrent of water and forestry logs "came down like a tsunami" when Gita struck the top of the South Island last week. Video, Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 27 February 2018
Three dead in PNG's Mendi following massive earthquake; Tongan PM says he will push for reforms after the recovery from Cyclone Gita; Manus Island mayor wants more from Australia for hosting aslyum… Audio
New Plymouth on boil water notice, work starts on broken pipe
Repairs crews will be starting work at first light to fix the broken pipe that's cut water to a quarter of New Plymouth district's water network. A boil water notice is in place for at least a week… Audio
Recap: Cyclone Gita hit New Zealand
The wild weather eased as Cyclone Gita moved away further today. See how it all went down with RNZ's live blog with RNZ's live blog.
Gita brings really bad news for Kapiti-Wellington commuters
The sea wall on the Centennial Highway has been shattered and contractors are racing against time to get the road up and ready again. Audio
Tongan hotelier calls for more aid for families
Tongan hotelier calls for more aid for families affected by Cyclone Gita. Audio
Cyclone Gita leaves tourists trapped, towns cut off and some flights cancelled
The storm that lashed the country has now passed over the top of the South Island. Find out what happened overnight and what to expect today. Video
Cyclone Gita: What you need to know
Cyclone Gita is pummelling the centre of the country this evening, with heavy rain and strong wind gusts in many regions. Here is all the important information you need to know.
State of emergency declared in Greymouth
Greymouth mayor Tony Kokshoorn says there's been a terrible crash in the area, and they're acting fast to get people help. They've declared a state of emergency to mobilise police and Defence Force to… Audio
Christchurch resident braces for Heathcote river to swell
A woman who lives next to the Heathcote River tells John Campbell how she doesn't plan to stay in the area for much longer, as floods are becoming more frequent. Audio
Don't take risks, Canterbury Civil Defence warns
Canterbury Civil Defence officer James Thompson warns people in flood-prone areas to not take risks. Audio
Gita hits South Island, state of emergency in CHCH & Buller
Almost the entire South Island is now in the firing line of ex tropical Cyclone Gita, with state of emergencies declared in Christchurch and Buller. Video, Audio
Christchurch man braces for home to flood for third time
Bruce Kane's home on the Heathcote River, Christchurch, has flooded twice in the last four years, and it could likely flood again when ex-Cyclone Gita hits. Video, Audio
Flood-prone residents advised to prepare to self evacuate
RNZ reporter Maja Burry is in Christchurch. She tells John Campbell ex-Cyclone Gita is expected to flood homes along the Heathcote River. Video, Audio
Tongan families in evacuation centres: 'We need help'
On the island of 'Eua nearly every home suffered significant damage, crops were destroyed and residents are desperate for food and aid. RNZ Pacific's Koro Vaka'uta reports from Tonga. Video, Audio
Nelson residents sandbag homes in fear of ex-cyclone Gita
Forecasters are warning of severe winds, torrential rain and sea surges from ex Cylcone Gita in coastal areas. RNZ reporter Logan Church joins us live from Ruby Bay, near Nelson. Audio
Wild wind on west coast expected to intensify
RNZ reporter Charlie Dreaver is at Carter's Beach near Westport, where wind is intensifying. "It's really, really wild here," she tells John Campbell. Video, Audio
Be ready for ex-Cyclone Gita, MetService warns
MetService meteorologist Lisa Murray with the latest on ex-Cyclone Gita. Video, Audio