Civil Defence
'I'm just very sorry': Civil Defence boss apologises to families
"I'm just very sorry that wasn't good enough for your loved ones and we weren't able to save them," Ian Macdonald says.
Price to fix town stopbanks at 'catastrophic risk of failure' doubles
For two years Spring Creek residents have been warned to be ready to evacuate if there is heavy rain.
Attacks on cell towers leave community worried for safety and angry
A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wānaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages, as police urge locals to report any suspicious behaviour. Audio
Canterbury braces for 150 km/h gusts
A red wind warning has been issued for Canterbury, while orange weather warnings cover much of the South Island and further north, as gale force winds and heavy rains loom.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18th September 2025
In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in… Audio
Forest Owners Association on flood damage in Tasman
The head of the Forest Owners Association is flying to flood damaged Tasman on Tuesday as it grapples with fallen trees, forestry slash and silt. Forest Owners Association chief executive Elizabeth… Audio
Drop-in centre set up to help flood-affected locals in Motueka
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence will again be sending a helicopter up to assess and make contact with isolated households. Motueka Community Board deputy chair and co-ordinator for the local business… Audio
Tasman Civil Defence on flood damaged region
Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed following Friday's devastating floods in Nelson Tasman. Nelson Tasman Civil… Audio
'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
Motueka Valley resident on aftermath of floods
"Silt and debris as far as the eye can see." That's how flood-hit Motueka Valley resident Naomi Pickett describes the aftermath of Friday's deluge which inundated an already saturated Tasman District… 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.
Tasman mayor on red rain warning for region
The Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning with MetService saying peak rates of 10 to 20 millimetres an hour across the region Friday afternoon and evening. The Tasman District is already… Audio
Red rain warning for Tasman District
The Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region. MetService head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to… Audio
Tasman residents prepare for more flooding
Flood-soaked Tasman residents are holding their breath amid the weather warnings - hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. Motueka Valley resident Naomi Pickett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Nelson Tasman District under state of emergency ahead of heavy rain warning
The Nelson Tasman District is once again under a state of emergency with yet more severe weather on the way. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management spokesperson Paul Shattock spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Another heavy rain watch for Tasman District
Another heavy rain watch has been placed on the Tasman District after intense rain last week. MetService Meteorologist John Law spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Tasman flooding worst in nearly 150 years
Civil Defence is calling last week's flooding in the Tasman region the worst in nearly 150 years. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Texas flood death toll reaches 43 - dozens missing
Authorities say the casualty toll will likely rise as rescuers continue their frantic search for those still missing.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
