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Weather agencies' merger set to fix gaps exposed by Cyclone Gabrielle - NIWA
NIWA's manager for climate, atmosphere, and hazards says merging with MetService and GNS will create a more efficient and integrated weather prediction system.
Worst yet to come for Tasman
The worst is yet to come for the Tasman region. Reporter Tess Brunton, who is in Wakefield, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Up to 200mm of rain forecast for Bay of Plenty
Up to 200 millimetres of rain is expected in some areas of the Bay of Plenty. Civil Defence controller Stace Tahere spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Civil Defence on Tasman rainfall
The already sodden Tasman region is expected to have heavy rain through to 6pm on Thursday. Civil Defence group controller Alec Louverdis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Spain has hottest June on record
Spain has seen the hottest June since records began, and parts of the country were expected to reach 41C on Thursday. Correspondent Samantha Mythen is in Andalusia, and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tasman rainfall expected to grow in intensity
Rain is gentling falling in Tasman, but is expected to grow in intensity later on Thursday. Reporter Tess Brunton, who is in Brightwater, southwest of Nelson, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tasman vineyard owner keeping close eye on rainfall
Last week's floods left vineyard owner Dave Pratt's property in Brightwater, southwest of Nelson, buried in so much silt that he and his team have not had time to clear it. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rain begins to fall in Tasman district
Residents in the Tasman settlement of Brooklyn, which borders the Motueka River, were urged to evacuate on Wednesday night. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weary Tasman residents brace for fresh barrage of rain
Exhausted residents in the waterlogged Tasman district are on edge as they brace for another lashing of heavy rain.
Motueka farmer fears further damage
A Motueka farmer whose farm was badly affected by the recent flooding is waiting to see what new damage might have been done. Paul Woollaston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Flood-hit regions brace for more heavy rain
Exhausted locals still recovering from last week's destructive storm and widespread flooding in the top of the South Island are now bracing for another round. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Warnings as more heavy rain set for the top of the South Island
The top of the South Island is set to be hit by 15 hours of heavy rain. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Metservice updates on latest weather conditions in South
More rain for the Tasman district, Heather Keats from MetService joined First Up Audio
Tasman comms back up and running after big storm
Mobile phone companies say all cell services have been restored in the Tasman District following the latest big storm.
Evacuations ordered in Tasman settlement ahead of storm
Residents in Brooklyn are being urged to evacuate immediately as the region braces for a new round of heavy rain.
The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Leonie Freeman Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Leonie Freeman. The Panel discusses the surge in hardship withdrawals of Kiwisavers in Northland, and the… Audio
Tasman residents voice frustration at flood response
Residents voiced their frustration at the official response to last week's flooding at public meetings held in the Tasman district today, as the region preps for more heavy rain due to start falling… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 July 2025
In today's episode, Civil Defence officials are meeting flood-hit residents in the Tasman region, as more bad weather heads toward the region. The meeting, in Wakefield, is the first of two to be held… Audio
Orange warnings as deluge expected
Residents from Auckland to Tasman face downpours, with the flood-hit South Island regions bracing for a 'worst-case scenario'. Audio
Civil Defence officials meet flood-hit residents in Tasman
Civil Defence officials are meeting flood-hit residents in the Tasman region, as more bad weather heads toward the region. The meeting, in Wakefield, is the first of two to be held on Wednesday, with… Audio
