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Winter illnesses impacting wait times at Auckland hospitals
Winter illness is hitting Auckland's hospitals hard - with full wards and long wait times at emergency departments. Health NZ Northern acting deputy chief executive Vanessa Thornton spoke to Corin… Audio
Orchard could lose $6 million worth of pear trees due to flood
One of the country's largest pear producers says they stand to lose up to $6 million worth of trees if they can't get rid of the deep layer of silt covering their orchards. Echodale Marketing's… Audio
Motueka Valley farmer loses everything in floods
A farmer in Motueka Valley has described the harrowing moment his wife got swept away in floodwaters. Reporter Delphine Herbert spoke to Jamie Hovenden. Audio
Your child refuses to wear warm clothing in winter - does it matter?
Why is it some kids seem to not even feel the cold? Should you let them wear jandals even if it's freezing outside?
Tasman floods, new greenhouse gas targets, 3 dog limit
LDR's Max Frethey updates us on the Nelson/Tasman floods and other stories from the region Audio
'The power of it': Uninsured digger smashed in Tasman storm
Byron McEnroe is counting his blessings despite the complete destruction of an uninsured $80,000 digger.
Access to parks and tracks closed following Tasman storm
Slips and storm damage have cut off access to the Kahurangi National Park from Tasman District.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14th July 2025
In today's episode, Forestry slash and silt is being blamed for extensive damage in Tasman, carving out a path of destruction in the Motueka Valley; The weather and damage haven't just been isolated… Audio
Large slip forces evacuations in Muriwai
The weather and damage haven't just been isolated to the Nelson/ Tasman area - with Geotechnical engineers assessing a large slip in Auckland's Muriwai. Auckland Council's Chief Engineer Ross Roberts… Audio
Forestry slash blamed for damage in flood ravaged Tasman
Forestry slash and silt is being blamed for extensive damage in Tasman, carving out a path of destruction in the Motueka Valley. Nelson Councillor Rachel Sanson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Heartbreaking sights': Counting the flood devastation
Homes have been destroyed, schools are closed, power is out for many, and families are in emergency accommodation, as the scale of the damage becomes clear. Audio
Slip sends debris crashing onto two Porirua homes, forces evacuation
Two homeowners have been forced from their houses while engineers assess a slip that slammed into the properties on Sunday.
'Flash flood' carves through small community
A path of destruction has been cut through a rural settlement in Motueka Valley, with one local blaming slash, saying "thousands of tonnes of logs and silt" came down. Audio
Tasman farms could take years to recover from floods: Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers believes it could be years before some farms in the Tasman District fully recover from the devastating floods of the past two weeks. Nelson Federated Farmers president Kerry Irvine… Audio
Tasman floods latest: Ngātimoti locals face 'devastating' damage
Powerful floodwaters have displaced families and stunned locals as the Motueka River roared through the valley.
Dovedale floods: No power, no water, and no way out
Bridges are gone, roads are destroyed, and some locals have been without water for over two weeks as flood recovery drags on.
Watch: Mārahau cut off after river floods settlement
Locals say a big clean-up is underway, after the river burst its banks.
Elderly couple rescued in digger bucket, as 'wall of water' hits Tasman holiday park
A local business owner guided RNZ through the "warzone" caused by a flooded creek.
Weather: Aerial images reveal flooding devastation in Tasman
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell flew over the damaged area in a helicopter, before addressing media on Saturday.
Wild weather: What you need to know in your region
The Nelson-Tasman region remains under a state of emergency, though the rain has mercifully eased.
