Morning Report

The weather front affecting large parts of the country has caused flooding, washouts and slips. There have been evacuations in Northland, while in Nelson there were more evacuations late yesterday. In… Read more Audio

Rafael Nadal's first match since pulling out of the Wimbledon semi-finals because of injury ended in defeat at the Cincinnati Open, in a blow to the Spaniard's US Open hopes. Audio

Bussiness news for 19 August 2022 Audio

MetService meteorologist Stephen Glassey speaks to Corin Dann about overnight weather in flood-hit areas around the country and what is forecast for today. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector for 19 August 2022 Audio

In Nelson, more residents had to be evacuated overnight - forced out of their homes by slips and falling trees. 

At least 411 homes have been evacuated in total.
 
The city's water supply has been… Read more Audio

A brief update from the RNZ sports team for 19 August 2022 Audio

A brief update from the business sector for 19 August 2022 Audio

The Government will make an initial contribution of $200,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help flood-affected communities in Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough. Minister for Emergency Management Kieran… Read more Audio

The Buller and Westland regions have seen the stormy weather ease over the past day, with a red heavy rain warning downgraded to orange. Heavy rain is expected to return in the next 24 hours, but it's… Read more Audio

Kaeo is the worst hit area from the wet weather, with widespread flooding in the township as heavy rain continues to fall. Our reporter, Finn Blackwell, spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio

The latest bout of wild weather has caused heavy flooding in the Far North. Some residents have been evacuated and several State Highways have been closed. Far North Deputy Mayor Ann Court spoke to… Read more Audio