Weather
Govt launches $500k support package for flood-hit farmers
Tasman's mayor warned the total repair bill from the back-to-back floods was likely to exceed $100 million.
More rain for Auckland, clearer skies down south
Heavy rain is heading towards Auckland and the east coast of the North Island.
Elderly man still recovering in hospital after suspected Northland tornado
What campers described as a twister hit Tauranga Bay Holiday Park in the Far North on Tuesday morning.
Government announces $600k support for flood affected farmers
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry has announced a half a million dollar support package from government and industry for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters in the Tasman region. It… Audio
Govt announces $600k support package for flood-hit farmers
The government has given the Mayoral Relief Fund $300,000 for the Nelson Tasman rural sector.
'Like porridge slipping off hills': Council facing massive repair bill
A council boss says the clean-up after recent flooding could cost "between $20-25 million". Audio
Up to $500,000 a day spent fixing roads in flood damaged Tasman district
As the mop up continues in the flood-battered Tasman district, up to half a million dollars a day is being spent fixing up damaged roads. Tasman District Council's group manager community… Audio
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
