Hurricane
Calling Home: Amanda Ellis in Honolulu
Amanda Ellis arrived in Hawai'i in 2016 and no other place outside of New Zealand has had a stronger impact on her own personal growth than Hawai'i. She's Calling Home this morning from Manoa Valley… Audio
'Weather bomb' update with Philip Duncan
A significant severe weather event is expected to affect much of the country over the weekend. WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan delivers the latest. Audio
Florence's impact
A disaster has been declared in eight counties in North Carolina - some towns have already had more than 60cm of rain, and forecasters warn that totals could hit a metre thanks to tropical cyclone… Audio
Harry Horton - Hurricane Florence Update
As Hurricane Florence hits land, millions of people in the US Carolinas have been evacuated from their homes as high winds and floods caused by rain and storm surges hit the area. Feature Story News… Audio
World Equestrian Games riders face up to Florence
The World Equestrian Games in rural North Carolina are poised to kick off just as Hurricane Florence barrels towards the United States southeast coast.
Hawaii faces direct hit from category 4 Hurricane Lane
The US state of Hawaii is bracing for a direct hit of a category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Lane is expected to be the most powerful storm to reach the islands in 25 years. Emergency preparations are… Audio
Tech news: hurricane helpline app & Christchurch's all-electric car sharing scheme
Which tech issues are dominating the political agenda in the run-up to the election? Also Zello - the app that turns your smartphone into a walkie-talkie and will Christchurch's all-electric vehicle… Audio
Floodwaters to rise around Houston as city's levees opened
Floodwaters are expected to rise around Houston in the coming hours as the city's levees are opened to relieve pressure on a number of dams. Houston Public Media reporter Andrew Schneider says one of… Audio
'Catastrophic' Texas flood threat as Harvey dumps torrential rain
US authorities are warning of catastrophic, life-threatening flooding in Texas. Video
Powerful Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti
The most powerful hurricane in a decade has hit Haiti. Reporter Nick Davis says the impoverished country's ramshackle houses are in no state to withstand the 230kmh winds. Audio