Weather
State of Emergency lifted in Tasman District
The Tasman District has lifted its latest State of Emergency. Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Severe gales batter Northland
Severe gales caused havoc in Northland on Thursday night with downed trees taking out powerlines and leaving hundreds of homes without power. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Thousands without power in Northland after severe gales
Thousands are without power in parts of the West Kaipara area after high winds ripped through Northland on Thursday afternoon.
Families still isolated in parts of Motueka Valley after floods
About 28 families were cut off in parts of the Motueka Valley where damaged roads were impassable and could remain so for several months, Tasman District Council says. Video
Concern as signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman region
More significant rainfall is expected across parts of the country, including in the waterlogged Nelson Tasman region. Audio
South Island motorists warned about freezing fog and black ice
The transport agency is warning motorists about challenging driving conditions on central South Island highways over the next few days. NZTA senior network manager Scott McKenzie spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Flood-hit Tasman district could face more wet weather
Forecasters say more bad weather is brewing which could bring significant rain to parts of the country, including the top of the South towards the end of this month and into early August. Earth… Audio
Govt launches $500k support package for flood-hit farmers
Tasman's mayor warned the total repair bill from the back-to-back floods was likely to exceed $100 million.
More rain for Auckland, clearer skies down south
Heavy rain is heading towards Auckland and the east coast of the North Island.
Elderly man still recovering in hospital after suspected Northland tornado
What campers described as a twister hit Tauranga Bay Holiday Park in the Far North on Tuesday morning.
Government announces $600k support for flood affected farmers
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry has announced a half a million dollar support package from government and industry for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters in the Tasman region. It… Audio
Govt announces $600k support package for flood-hit farmers
The government has given the Mayoral Relief Fund $300,000 for the Nelson Tasman rural sector.
'Like porridge slipping off hills': Council facing massive repair bill
A council boss says the clean-up after recent flooding could cost "between $20-25 million". Audio
Up to $500,000 a day spent fixing roads in flood damaged Tasman district
As the mop up continues in the flood-battered Tasman district, up to half a million dollars a day is being spent fixing up damaged roads. Tasman District Council's group manager community… Audio
Extreme rain and flash flooding kills at least 2 people in eastern US
Monday saw the most flash flood warnings ever issued in a single July day with two dead as water overwhelmed roads and subways.
Fruit and vege prices set to spike after Nelson Tasman flooding
Fruit and vege prices are set to spike thanks to the knock on effects of the recent flooding in Tasman and elsewhere. Wonky box co-founder Angus Simms spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Clean up continues for Tasman District in wake of flooding
Residents are scrubbing mud off their driveways and retrieving items which floated away during two flooding events in recent weeks.
Twister rips through far North campground
Holiday-makers in the Far North are counting their lucky stars after what locals are describing as a twister ripped through their campground, damaging campervans and destroying a caravan. A… Audio
Watch: Caravans thrown 50m in reported tornado
A resident has described fleeing a 'twister' and pulling a man trapped in one caravan while another was smashed to pieces.
