Weather
More support for flood-affected farmers as residents pick up the pieces
The government has unlocked extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough, following last week's deluge. Audio
MetService quizzed on agency's weather warnings during coronial inquest
The agency's chief meteorologist has been quizzed on its colour-coded weather warnings during a coronial inquest into the deaths of 19 people during Cyclone Gabrielle and the preceding Auckland…
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
Looming wild weather likely 'another significant event' for storm-battered regions
Thunderstorms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the storm-battered Nelson and Tasman regions. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, the weekend's severe storm devastated parts of the South Island, particularly the Tasman and Marlborough regions. The Prime Minister spoke on recent allegations that public money… Audio
A 'one in 40-year' flooding event hits Motueka
Reporter Nick James spoke to Corin Dann from the storm ravaged Motueka Valley. Audio
Ski fields prepare for school holiday influx
Recent snow falls mean southern ski fields are gearing up for an influx of skiers over the school holidays. Corin Dann spoke to NZ Ski chief executive Paul Anderson. Audio
Homes flooded and water infrastructure damaged in Marlborough
Marlborough Civil Defence is encouraging residents to commence clean up after the weekend's storm flooded homes and damaged water infrastructure. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to recovery manager for Civil… Audio
Tasman District mayor on the weekend's storm
The Tasman District is cleaning up after a major storm over the weekend. Meanwhile another weekend of bad weather could be on the horizon. Group Controller for Nelson Tasman Civil Defence, Alec… Audio
Roads damaged affecting travel at the top of the South Island
Across the top of the south Island, roads have been damaged, affecting travel. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to NZTA regional manager Mark Owen. Audio
Homes flooded in Marlborough
Malborough dairy farmer, Dione Timuiaiala, whose home flooded over the weekend called it a shock to wake to water underfoot. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Motueka Valley badly affected by the storm
Reporter Nick James visited the Motueka Valley after it as battered by the weekend's storm. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Stock loss and displacement in Tasman as a result of the storm
Tasman and Nelson begins clean up after extreme weather damaged land, stock, and roads. Mayor of Tasman District, Tim King spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Emergency Management Minister on the recent devastating weather
Nelson and Tasman is crying out for better warning systems so they can better prepare for serious weather events. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell. Audio
South Island braces for more bad weather
Officials in flood-stricken areas at the top of the South Island are bracing for more bad weather - and say they're already starting to focus on what's to come. Corin Dann spoke to MetService's head… Audio
South Island farmers badly affected by the storm
Farmers in Nelson and Tasman are reeling from a major weather event that's left some farms totally devastated. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Federated Farmers president Kerry Irvine. Audio
Mayor of Nelson says Tasman, Malborough region been hammered
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith updates us on the flooding situation and clean up in the Nelson/Tasman region Audio
'Nothing you can do about it': couple's property surrounded by water
Pouesi and Hillary Fitisemanu, who live by the Motueka River, were ready for the weather, but the rain came thick and fast.
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions - Civil Defence
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
Man killed by falling tree remembered as a 'big character'
The man killed by a falling tree during floods across the South Island was a fifth-generation hop farmer and "big character" in both the industry and his region.
