Weather
State of emergency in Banks Peninsula as towns cut off
A local state emergency is in place for Banks Peninsula. The town of Akaroa is completely cut off. Most of the Christchurch Akaroa Road is closed due to flooding and slips. A Boil Water Notice is now… Audio
'Disaster sightseeing' getting in way, mayor of storm-hit district says
The Rangitikei mayor wants people to stop taking trips into the back country because they are getting in the way.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 February 2026
Christchurch weighs a state of emergency as flooding slams the city: suburban streets are knee deep in water, four people are rescued from a car stuck in floodwaters in Little River and huge downpours… Audio
'Roof tiles absolutely everywhere': Wellingtonians picking up the pieces after storm
"I showed up the next day to find my roof tiles absolutely everywhere."
Wild weather hits the South Island
The wild weather that caused chaos in the North Island has turned its attention South and Banks Peninsula seems to be bearing the brunt. A Local State of Emergency has been declared there but… Audio
Weather latest: Christchurch reporter Adam Burns
Flooding is surging through Christchurch, with the Heathcote River breaching its banks and water rising threatening properties in suburban streets. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Weather: State of emergency declared in Christchurch
The latest on the weather situation in Christchurch with mayor, Phil Mauger. Audio
Several settlements completely cut off as bridge washed out
Communities in southern Wairarapa, including Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser, have been cut off. Audio
Taihape marae steps up for stranded travellers
When the storm closed SH1, stranding hundreds, the community at Winiata Marae knew what to do.
Wild weather hits Banks Peninsula, Canterbury
Much of Banks Peninsula has been cut off this morning after flooding and slips closed State Highway 75. Audio
Weather Update - Christchurch
Christchurch City Council's Infrastructure General Manager Brent Smith. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Latest weather update from Akaroa
Latest weather update from Akaroa with RNZ's Anna Sargent. Audio
Weather update - South Wairarapa
South Wairarapa weather update from Pirinoa Station's Guy Didsbury. Audio
An update on the weather in Canterbury
As many regions move into recovery mode - parts of Canterbury continue to be hit by intense wind and rain. RNZ reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Parts of South Wairarapa remain cut off
Communities in South Wairarapa remain cut off this morning, after torrential rain and galeforce winds downed trees, cut power to thousands, and closed roads across the North Island. South Wairarapa… Audio
'Big concerns': South Wairarapa mayor calls for discussion after storms
South Wairarapa mayor Fran Wilde said it was too soon to discuss the cost of the latest clean-up, but it wasn't too early to talk about the long-term challenges.
Wild weather reaches Canterbury
As many regions move into recovery mode - parts of Canterbury continue to be hit by intense wind and rain. RNZ reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Hoping for the best' Banks Peninsula braces for 100mm of rain
Residents of a Banks Peninsula town - previously cut off after heavy rain - are angry and frustrated, saying opening the nearby lake to the ocean would mitigate flooding.
