Weather
Upper South Island communities evacuated amid wild weather
The Nelson Tasman region and parts of Marlborough are in states of emergency with torrential rain causing wide spread flooding and landslips. There are road closures at the top of the South Island on… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 27 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
How to help our four-legged friends in stormy weather.
Bad weather abounds for much of the country today and this weekend. So how do you make sure your four-legged friends are looked after when the weather is extreme? Dr Megan Alderson, founding director… Audio
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
Marlborough evacuees irked by lack of flood protection action
Residents from certain Spring Creek streets were asked to evacuate.
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
Flooding in Nelson/Tasman and watch in Marlborough
Heavy rain, surface flooding and slips have forced more evacuations the top of the South Island, in the Tasman district. Audio
Marlborough Mayor on evacuations after heavy rain
Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor declared a local state of emergency for parts of the region at 5pm on Thursday night. Taylor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Evacuations in Tasman District due to heavy rain
Heavy rain, surface flooding and slips has forced evacuations in Tasman. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Mandatory evacuations for Spring Creek after heavy rain
Mandatory evacuations are underway in the township of Spring Creek north of Blenheim. Spring Creek resident Tim Newsham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weather warnings in place for large parts of NZ
Marlborough is just one of several areas on Friday morning with severe rain and orange weather warnings. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wild weather causes evacuations in Marlborough
There's a local state of emergency for the Wairau-Awatere ward with evacuations for around 60 households in the township of Spring Creek, north of Blenheim. Marlborough emergency management controller… Audio
State of emergency declared for part of Marlborough as severe weather lashes South Island
Emergency services are taking a precautionary approach due to the risk posed by cracks in stopbanks protecting the township from the Wairau River. 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
High winds could close Harbour Bridge during morning commute
NZTA is warning Auckland motorists of potential closures on the Harbour Bridge on Friday morning due to strong winds.
Heavy rain and wind warnings in place for large parts of the South Island
Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for large parts of the South Island. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Heavy rain in Marlborough could reach warning level
Marlborough District Council is closely monitoring the weather forecast.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Weather warnings in place for parts of the South Island
Most of the South Island is in the firing line for wild weather with warnings and watches across Te Waiponamu. MetService forecaster Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
