Weather
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
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2nd July 2025
In today's episode, youth MPs have accused the Ministry of Youth Development of censoring their speeches to edit out any criticism of coalition policies, Minister for Youth, James Meager, denied that… Audio
New South Wales hit by ferocious storm
New South Wales is being hit by a ferocious storm. The ABC's Isla Evans spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More heavy rain forecast for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough
Emergency services are preparing for a worst-case scenario, with more heavy rain forecast to hit Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough on Thursday. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Severe heatwave grips Europe
A severe heatwave has gripped Europe for a second day, with two people dying in weather-related events in Italy. Paris Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Council opposed red weather warning before cyclone hit
MetService wanted to issue the severe warning the day before the cyclone made landfall, but faced opposition.
'Bomb cyclone' pummels Sydney with heavy rains, winds
Authorities warned that parts of New South Wales could expect up to 250 millimetres of rain and winds up to 125kph.
FENZ, army send reinforcements as Tasman girds for more heavy rain
Civil defence Nelson Tasman group controller Alec Louverdis says he is planning "for the absolute worst" ahead of two orange rain warnings across the region.
Intense weather hits Australia's eastern coast
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about an intense low pressure system, which is being described as a 'bomb cyclone,' which today began to hit coastal communities along Australia's… Audio
Waikato River's water flow increased ahead of heavy rainfall
Releasing water into the river creates additional capacity within the region's hydroelectric system.
Temperatures pass 40 degrees across parts of Europe
A record number of heat alerts are in place across France, as scorching temperatures grip much of southern and eastern Europe. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
