State Of Emergency
Motorists urged to stay off roads due to flooding
Persistent rain flooded multiple roads and State Highway One in Canterbury today. A State of Emergency was declared in Timaru, while sandbags were handed out in Dunedin and Ashburton. Video, Audio
State of Emergency declared in Timaru
The South Canterbury town of Timaru is in a state of emergency as rising flood waters threaten properties. Mayor Damon Odey joins Checkpoint with the latest. Video, Audio
Emmanuel Macron promises to lift French state of emergency
French president Emmanuel Macron will be lifting the country's more than 18 month long state of emergency sometime later this year. Lisa Louis is a freelance journalist who's been covering Mr Macron's… Audio
Farmers batten down as more heavy rain forecast
A state of emergency has been declared for Bay of Plenty, with up to 250 millimetres of rain forecast for the sodden region in the next 48 hours. Audio
Some Christchurch cordons lifted, but state of emergency extended
The state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn district has been extended for another week, as fire crews continue to battle the Port Hills fire. Video, Audio
State of Emergency declared in Hastings District
A State of Emergency has been declared in Hastings after a fire destroyed two properties and threatens many more. Rural Fire Incident Controller John Sutton joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Civil Defence Minister to tour flooded areas
The Civil Defence Minister, Nikki Kaye, is back in the area visiting local authorities and visiting people who've had to leave their homes. Audio
Fears for Whanganui families four days after floods hit.
The Whanganui City Council is still trying to contact locals cut off by flooding as the city enters its fourth day of a state of emergency. Audio
Whanganui enters 4th day of emergency
The Whanganui City Council is still trying to contact cut-off locals as the city enters its fourth day of a state of emergency. Audio
Chatham Islands in state of emergency
The Chatham Islands are in a state of emergency as locals wait for the remnants of Cyclone Pam to sweep-by tomorrow. Audio