Natural Disasters
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.
Snakes, spiders and mould confront residents after NSW floods
Mud and mould are not the only issues facing those returning to their homes after major flooding.
Low risk to life when Middlemarch floods, Otago Regional Council says
But residents say that doesn't solve the stress and anxiety caused by recurring floods, which spread water and contaminated muck through homes, businesses and streets.
Thames-Coromandel at risk to climate-related hazards, says report
The Waikato Regional Council claims all roads in the district are threatened and communities likely to be isolated.
Kelp, Pōhutukawa forests could slow down tsunamis - research
The study also found 'natural bioshields' significantly reduce the amount of sediment moved in some locations.
New South Wales record-breaking floods test road resilience
'26 hours to get home': Floods close a 20-kilometre stretch of NSW highway
'Unimaginable': Australian floods force out enormous number of families
People are being warned that the number homes declared uninhabitable will also increase.
NZ firefighters heading to NSW to help with floods
New Zealand firefighters are heading for New South Wales as it grapples with the response and clean-up of the devastating floods. Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant national commander Nick Pyatt… Audio
Supplies airdropped to Australian farmers stranded by floods
About 32,000 residents remained isolated due to floodwaters.
