Storm Damage
'It's emotionally fraught': Muriwai resident responds to buy out package
Muriwai residents are absorbing yesterday's categorisation of their storm-damaged properties. 27 home owners have been told they do qualify for the buy-out scheme, but decisions have not been made… Audio
Future power disruptions inevitable
Energy analyst Molly Meluish says Auckland missed an opportunity to put its power lines underground and that there will be plenty more blackouts around the whole country in the future. Audio
Authorities defend warnings given for storm in Auckland
Many Aucklanders say they didn't receive enough warning and were left unprepared for the severity of last night's storm, but emergency management and MetService has defended their response. Audio
Aucklanders without power urged to make contingency plans
Tens of thousands of Aucklanders are facing another night without power after a brutal storm battered the city, splintering trees and wrenching rooves from houses. Audio
Rural community rallies round worst-hit Rahotu farmers
A hardy crew of farmers, tradesmen, factory workers and even bankers turned up on the Mullin's doorstep this morning wanting to lend a hand after their property was damaged by a tornado. Audio
Thousands of Aucklanders still without power
About 90,000 properties are without power, and it could be two to three days before it is fully restored. Vector's Minoru Frederiksens joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Far North acting mayor says region needs help
Sally Macauley is the acting Mayor of the Far North District Council. Audio