Weather
'Flash flood' carves through small community
A path of destruction has been cut through a rural settlement in Motueka Valley, with one local blaming slash, saying "thousands of tonnes of logs and silt" came down. Audio
Tasman farms could take years to recover from floods: Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes it could be years before some farms in the Tasman District fully recover from the devastating floods of the past two weeks. Nelson Federated Farmers president Kerry Irvine… Audio
Tasman floods latest: Ngātimoti locals face 'devastating' damage
Powerful floodwaters have displaced families and stunned locals as the Motueka River roared through the valley.
Dovedale floods: No power, no water, and no way out
Bridges are gone, roads are destroyed, and some locals have been without water for over two weeks as flood recovery drags on.
Watch: Mārahau cut off after river floods settlement
Locals say a big clean-up is underway, after the river burst its banks.
Elderly couple rescued in digger bucket, as 'wall of water' hits Tasman holiday park
A local business owner guided RNZ through the "warzone" caused by a flooded creek.
Weather: Aerial images reveal flooding devastation in Tasman
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell flew over the damaged area in a helicopter, before addressing media on Saturday.
Wild weather: What you need to know in your region
The Nelson-Tasman region remains under a state of emergency, though the rain has mercifully eased.
Overview from the Metservice
Oscar Shiviti talks to Paddy Gower about the Nelson Tasman forecast for the rest of the weekend and what other parts of the country can expect. Audio
Weather update from Nelson Tasman
A state of emergency remains in place in Nelson Tasman after more heavy rain. RNZ's Mary Argue reports from Nelson. Audio
Tasman flooding: RNZ reporter Mary Argue
An update from Mary Argue who has been in Motueka today. Audio
Tasman flooding: Civil defence controller Alec Louverdis
Emile Donovan speaks to civil defence controller for Nelson/Tasman Alec Louverdis about the state of play in the rain-stricken Tasman region. Audio
Tasman flooding: Metservice meteorologist Karl Loots
Emile Donovan gets the latest forecast from Metservice meteorologist Karl Loots. Audio
Tasman flooding: Mayor Tim King
Emile Donovan speaks to Tasman District Mayor Tim King as the region continues to be lashed with heavy rain. Audio
Multiple reports of people trapped by floodwaters
Some people are stuck in their homes and others in their cars in the Nelson Tasman region.
Taranaki weather stats stark reminder of how fast streams and rivers can rise
The torrential rain at the beginning of July saw many rivers in the region hit incredible maximum flows.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11th July 2025
In today's episode, the Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the… Audio
Tasman mayor on red rain warning for region
The Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning with MetService saying peak rates of 10 to 20 millimetres an hour across the region Friday afternoon and evening. The Tasman District is already… Audio
Red rain warning for Tasman District
The Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region. MetService head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to… Audio
Tasman Mayor on latest heavy rain warnings
A new state of emergency is in force in the Nelson Tasman area just days after the last one was declared over. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
