Weather
West Coast residents bracing for further downpours tonight
Weather eased on the West coast last night but heavy rain is forecast for tonight through to Saturday afternoon. RNZ's reporter Niva Chittock is in Westport and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Many evacuated Nelson residents left in flooded limbo
Many evacuated Nelson residents have no idea when they'll be able to return to their homes with parts of the city damaged by flooding and slips. A state of emergency remains in force. Audio
Far North roads closed dur to slips, flooding
Heavy rain has forced six road closures on the state highway network in Northland. Waka Kotahi's journey manager in Northland, Liam Ryan gave an update to Corin Dann. Audio
Kaeo local says flooded community is resilient
A Kaeo business owner says residents of the Far North town are resilient. The main street of Kaeo has flooded cutting people off from essential services. The water has blocked access to the town's… Audio
Nelson residents worry about 'mind-boggling' flood damage
Many evacuated Nelson residents have no idea when they will be able to return to their homes with parts of the city damaged by flooding and slips. Audio
Rain eases in Nelson, but threats to homes and roads remain
In Nelson, more residents had to be evacuated overnight - forced out of their homes by slips and falling trees. At least 411 homes have now been evacuated in total. RNZ reporter, Kirsty Frame, is in… Audio
Civil defence update on flooded Nelson-Tasman region
In Nelson, more residents had to be evacuated overnight - forced out of their homes by slips and falling trees. At least 411 homes have now been evacuated in total. The city's water supply has been… Audio
Evacuations, closed roads and landslips in Northland
The weather front affecting large parts of the country has caused flooding, washouts and slips. There have been evacuations in Northland, while in Nelson there were more evacuations late yesterday. In… Audio
MetService meteorologist weather update
MetService meteorologist Stephen Glassey speaks to Corin Dann about overnight weather in flood-hit areas around the country and what is forecast for today. Audio
Nelson mayor says danger from floods, slips not over
In Nelson, more residents had to be evacuated overnight - forced out of their homes by slips and falling trees.
At least 411 homes have been evacuated in total.
The city's water supply has been… Audio
Minister for Emergency visits Nelson
The Government will make an initial contribution of $200,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help flood-affected communities in Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough. Minister for Emergency Management Kieran… Audio
Buller mayor Jamie Cleine braces for more bad weather
The Buller and Westland regions have seen the stormy weather ease over the past day, with a red heavy rain warning downgraded to orange. Heavy rain is expected to return in the next 24 hours, but it's… Audio
Kaeo worst hit Northland town from heavy rain
Kaeo is the worst hit area from the wet weather, with widespread flooding in the township as heavy rain continues to fall. Our reporter, Finn Blackwell, spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Far North flooding update
The latest bout of wild weather has caused heavy flooding in the Far North. Some residents have been evacuated and several State Highways have been closed. Far North Deputy Mayor Ann Court spoke to… Audio
WeatherWatch's Philip Duncan on today's weather
Nick Truebridge spoke with Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch Audio
Northland towns cut off due to rain from "atmospheric river"
Entire Northland towns remain entirely cut off due to the rain that's been pelting down for the past 48 hours or so. Schools were closed yesterday to allow children to get home before being blocked by… Audio
Flooding causes washouts, slips as storm leaves some stranded
Thursday's weather front has caused flooding, washouts and slips across the country. Look back on how Thursday's weather events unfolded here.
West Coast residents bracing for second front of wild weather
It is not over yet for West Coast residents as more heavy rain is expected to hit the region from midday tomorrow.
Crunch time for rain-soaked Far North at midnight with high tide
The Far North deputy mayor is worried about high tide, which is set to strike the eastern coast of the rain-soaked region at midnight. Audio
'Atmospheric river' bursts across the country: What you need to know
As an extreme 'atmospheric river' continues to dump rain across most of New Zealand, a State of Emergency has been declared in Nelson-Tasman and West Coast regions. Here's what you need to know.
