Weather
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.
Weather reporting and why climate change hasn't been mentioned
As you've seen across the news, the Nelson and Tasman Districts have been hammered with adverse weather. Homes flooded, properties ruined, and livelihoods turned upside down. There have been lots of… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15th July 2025
In today's episode, a man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after being trapped in his campervan when it was blown over in a reported tornado in Northland; The owner of New World and Pak'nSave… Audio
What is a flash flood and why are they so dangerous?
Explainer - Hundreds are dead or missing in Texas flash floods. The Tasman District has been hit hard. Why is flash flooding so hard to predict? Video
Storms in Nelson-Tasman region impact DOC land
Conservation land did not escape a beating after last week's intense weather in the Nelson-Tasman region. DOC Motueka Operations Manager Chris Golding spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Fog causes disruption at Christchurch Airport
Fog has caused disruption at Christchurch Airport this morning with dozens of flights cancelled or delayed.
Tornado reported to have hit Northland campground
A man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after being trapped in his campervan when it was blown over in a reported tornado in Northland. Northland Reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The harrowing moment farmer got swept away in flood
Jamie Hovenden watched his wife get picked up by floodwaters: "There was nothing I could do". Audio
Two houses in Porirua evacuated due to slip
The Porirua suburb of Paremata didn't escape the wild weather of the last few days, with two houses being evacuated after a landslip on Sunday morning. Resident Dan Isaac spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Winter illnesses impacting wait times at Auckland hospitals
Winter illness is hitting Auckland's hospitals hard - with full wards and long wait times at emergency departments. Health NZ Northern acting deputy chief executive Vanessa Thornton spoke to Corin… Audio
Orchard could lose $6 million worth of pear trees due to flood
One of the country's largest pear producers says they stand to lose up to $6 million worth of trees if they can't get rid of the deep layer of silt covering their orchards. Echodale Marketing's… Audio
Motueka Valley farmer loses everything in floods
A farmer in Motueka Valley has described the harrowing moment his wife got swept away in floodwaters. Reporter Delphine Herbert spoke to Jamie Hovenden. Audio
Your child refuses to wear warm clothing in winter - does it matter?
Why is it some kids seem to not even feel the cold? Should you let them wear jandals even if it's freezing outside?
Tasman floods, new greenhouse gas targets, 3 dog limit
LDR's Max Frethey updates us on the Nelson/Tasman floods and other stories from the region Audio
'The power of it': Uninsured digger smashed in Tasman storm
Byron McEnroe is counting his blessings despite the complete destruction of an uninsured $80,000 digger.
Access to parks and tracks closed following Tasman storm
Slips and storm damage have cut off access to the Kahurangi National Park from Tasman District.
