Natural Disasters
Selwyn Hut residents asked to evacuate as rivers rose
Selwyn Huts was one of the most at risk areas, with a State of Emergency declared early yesterday, and residents asked to evacuate as rivers rose. Resident Kirrily Fea spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Heavy rain hit Selwyn District
Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How did Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and Selwyn fare overnight?
Canterbury's civil defence and emergency management team leader Phill Mackay spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Canterbury and Wellington battered by weather overnight
A rare red wind warning smashed Wellington, lifting roofs, felling trees, closing roads and sparking numerous emergency callouts. Paddy Gower spoke to our reporters in Christchurch and Wellington. Audio
Selwyn district under state of emergency due to heavy rain
The South Island is experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and heavy rain warnings in place for Canterbury. Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Red wind warning issued for Wellington
Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city. Wellington reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
State of emergency declared in Selwyn after heavy rain
A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district as heavy rain and surface flooding is expected to cut off access to the Selwyn Huts community. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Audio
Heavy rain continues to fall in Canterbury
Canterbury is bracing for heavy snow, strong winds and even more rain. Environment Canterbury general manager of hazards Leigh Griffiths spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
State of emergency declared in Selwyn
A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district. Mayor Sam Broughton says emergency services and Civil Defence volunteers are working to help people evacuate at Selwyn Huts… Audio
Heavy rain hits Canterbury region
Heavy rain has been falling in the district Canterbury particularly in the plains and foothill areas. Reporter Keiller McDuff provides the latest updates. Audio
Canterbury farmers prepare for wild weather
Twenty-four weather warnings and watches are in place covering large parts of the country this morning, as gale-force winds, heavy rain, flooding, and snow bear down. Federated Farmers North… Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Canterbury
Emergency officials say the storm lashing Canterbury is forecast to bring up to three times the amount of rain as the region would usually see in a month. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio
Auckland councillor wants mayor to pressure government over building consents
The mayoral candidate says continuing to build on flood-prone land will be disastrous.
Far North sailing club appeals for help after Cyclone Tam
The storm ripped the roof right off Taipā Sailing Club.
Midday Report Essentials for 22 April 2025
In today's episode, the Vatican's representative in New Zealand says Pope Francis' progressive politics will continue with the election of a new pope in the coming weeks. An Auckland councillor says… Audio
Auckland Emergency Management defends storm alert timing
Some Aucklanders said the severe weather alerts, sent several minutes of each other on Saturday, were too little too late, with flooding reported on Easter Friday night. Audio
NZ's over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
Analysis - New Zealand's long coastlines could help.
'It's our time': Calls for rain radar in Nelson as flood risks intensify
Nelson City Council hydrologist Chris Strang says there has been an increase in storms and their unpredictability.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Far North Mayor Moko Tepania provides an update on Cyclone Tam sweeping through Northland, Northpower is working to restore power to households affected by the storm, One NZ… Audio
NZ helps Vanuatu post-quake
New Zealand has given Vanuatu a further 10 million dollars to support Port Vila's recovery from the deadly 7.3 quake in December. Foreign Minister Winston Peters made the announcement while in the… Audio
