Weather
Businesses in Balclutha look to bounce back after floods
In an industrial area on the outskirts of Balclutha in south Otago, more than a dozen businesses are trying to get back on their feet after last week's floods. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to MV Motors… Audio
Powerful Hurricane Milton takes aim at Tampa as Florida braces for fresh blow
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis and US President Joe Biden have declared state of emergencies as people scramble to prepare for the storm's arrival.
PM denies knowledge of declined Dunedin flood risk mitigation plan
Otago floods destruction is "devastating", the PM says, but he was unaware of a government-declined plan to reduce risk to residents. Audio
Fallen tree blocks major road in Auckland
Police responded on Monday to reports of the tree blocking Manukau Road, between the intersections of Symonds Street and Lombardy Green.
Buyout blueprint on the way - Mitchell
It will allow homeowners hit by extreme weather know where they stand, emergency management minister says. Audio
Govt working on buyout scheme for homeowners affected by weather - Mitchell
The Emergency Management Minister said the government is working on a buy out blue print so home owners hit by extreme weather know where they stand. About a dozen Dunedin houses have been red… Audio
Repeat flood victims call on council for help
"I consciously couldn't sell it to somebody, knowing that it's going to flood," St Kilda resident Ria Stout says. "How could you? ... It's flooded twice." Audio
Weather this week: Cold spell on the way as rain eases
Recent bad weather across the country - particularly Otago - is expected to ease by the end of this week.
Boil water warnings, care urged with sandbags after Dunedin floods
Water restrictions remain in place and 20 local roads are still closed after the torrential rainfall. Audio
More heavy rain forecast for Otago next week
A front is expected to move up the South Island on Tuesday.
Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered amid flooding
The South Island continues to recover from a two-day series of record rain, but locals have also come together to help their neighbours.
Recap: Nine homes red-stickered after floods
Nine homes have been red-stickered in Dunedin following this week's storm.
Counting the damage from Otago floods - What you need to know
What you need to know about roads, essential services, where to get help, and today's weather.
Otago’s wet week – in pictures
Twice a season's worth of rain within days caused mayhem in Otago this week.
How to clean your home after a flood
Hundreds of Dunedin residents will soon return to water damaged homes.
Storm-struck submitter wades into oil and gas ban debate
Benjamin Nevell made his submission against the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill while wading through flooding Dunedin
What to know about evacuation centres, road closures and forecasts in Otago
A red ran warning has been lifted and rain has eased after flooding and evacuations.
All the road closures as flooding batters Otago and Clutha
Dozens of roads have been forced to close, some highways are closed and all buses have been cancelled.
MetService downgrades Otago from red warning
But Emergency Management Otago is still urging "common sense", with more rain falling.
The Panel with Mike Williams & Ali Jones (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Ali Jones discuss the latest with the State of Emergency in Dunedin & the four day submission window for the Crown Minerals… Audio
