Natural Disasters
Tasman District mayor on the weekend's storm
The Tasman District is cleaning up after a major storm over the weekend. Meanwhile another weekend of bad weather could be on the horizon. Group Controller for Nelson Tasman Civil Defence, Alec… Audio
Roads damaged affecting travel at the top of the South Island
Across the top of the south Island, roads have been damaged, affecting travel. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to NZTA regional manager Mark Owen. Audio
Homes flooded in Marlborough
Malborough dairy farmer, Dione Timuiaiala, whose home flooded over the weekend called it a shock to wake to water underfoot. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Motueka Valley badly affected by the storm
Reporter Nick James visited the Motueka Valley after it as battered by the weekend's storm. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Stock loss and displacement in Tasman as a result of the storm
Tasman and Nelson begins clean up after extreme weather damaged land, stock, and roads. Mayor of Tasman District, Tim King spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Emergency Management Minister on the recent devastating weather
Nelson and Tasman is crying out for better warning systems so they can better prepare for serious weather events. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell. Audio
South Island braces for more bad weather
Officials in flood-stricken areas at the top of the South Island are bracing for more bad weather - and say they're already starting to focus on what's to come. Corin Dann spoke to MetService's head… Audio
'Nothing you can do about it': couple's property surrounded by water
Pouesi and Hillary Fitisemanu, who live by the Motueka River, were ready for the weather, but the rain came thick and fast.
Watch: Extensive damage caused by ongoing Tasman floods
An RNZ reporter surveying the scene by helicopter says the worst affected area appears to be the township of Kohatu, beside the Motueka River, and across to Quinney's Bush.
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions - Civil Defence
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, severe weather… Audio
Powerlines and trees down in Auckland as storm blows through
Severe weather is battering Auckland where a section of road in Blockhouse Bay, has been closed after wind blew the roof off a commercial building and partially collapsed the front of the structure… Audio
Top of the South cut off as wild weather causes flooding
The top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke… Audio
A year after devastating flood Wairoa residents still distrust council
"I've been here over 50 years in this house and never seen anything like it before," one resident with bitter and traumatising memories said. Audio
'We're still struggling': Uninsured flood victims rebuilding their lives
Kevin Buchanan has been living in a portacom on his property, saving what little is left over from his pension to repair his home. Audio
'Devastating': Aussie jet setters urge travel insurance following Bali eruption deja vu
When Bali's Mount Lewotobi erupted, Teresa was ready, unlike in 2017, when she was stuck for days without a safety net. Audio
Christchurch tsunami sirens face axe after failed test, communication breakdowns
A scheduled test never happened, when the Auckland-based contractor was distracted by a car accident.
Two Lyttelton homes remain under landslide threat
Two homes in Lyttelton remain under threat after a landslide on Thursday night saw several people evacuated. Adam Burns spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Geohazard monitoring staff consider voluntary redundancies
The PSA understands the cuts would mean the centre couldn't operate around the clock.
Transpower plan rebuild for Hawke's Bay substation damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle
The national grid operator has applied to the Commerce Commission to rebuild the Redclyffe substation near Napier.
