Weather
Nelson Emergency Management urges preparation as severe weather looms
The Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris as Tasman District prepares for heavy rain.
Severe weather warnings are in place for Buller… Audio
West Coast preparing for heavy rain
Buller, Westland and parts of the Tasman District are bracing themselves for flooding and landslips, with two days of heavy rain forecast in the region. Metservice has put an orange weather warning in… Audio
Severe weather warnings for Top of the South, West Coast
Forecast heavy rain is making Buller residents anxious and frustrated, as it threatens more floods in the hard-hit region.
Severe weather warnings are in place for Buller, Marlborough, Tasman and… Audio
Rain starts falling as Buller braces for flood
Rain has begun to fall in the Western part of the South Island - with heavy falls expected later today.
It is expected to be an extended weather event affecting Buller, Westland and parts of the… Audio
Nelson residents urged to prepare for rain
Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris with the whole of the Tasman District expecting to be affected.
Tasman District Mayor Tim King spoke… Audio
Buller residents nervous ahead of heavy rain
Anxiety is rife in parts of Buller as residents once again brace for more flooding.
Heavy rain is forecast to hit the region from this morning until Thursday, with rivers and streams expected to rise… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 16 August 2022
Top stories for Tuesday 16 August 2022 The Buller, Westland and Tasman districts are preparing for flooding and landslips, as rain begins to fall in the South Island Jacinda Ardern calls a special… Audio
Serious amount of rain in store for north-west South Is
The upper South Island is on high alert this morning with some areas forecast to receive more than 500mm of rain over the next couple of days. There's an orange rain warning in force for Buller… Audio
How to survive when tramping
For our expert feature today we've got an expert on how to survive the great outdoors, Operations Manager at NZ Mountain Safety Council, Nathan Watson on the show. Audio
Buller on rain alert: 'It's really going to turn to custard'
The Buller District including Westport may be in for a pounding this week as an "incredibly persistent" northerly airflow hits. Audio
Western Europe still engulfed in heatwave
It's an unfamiliar feeling for most New Zealanders who are battling endless rain, soggy ground and freezing temperatures.
On the opposite side of the globe, our Northern neigbours are feeling the… Audio
Rain warnings for South Island as lambing and calving nears
Heavy rain warnings are in force for north and western parts of the South Island.
The weather is expected to hit on Tuesday and already saturated farms could be in for a rough ride as many are… Audio
West Coast braces for heavy rain, sandbags issued
Sandbags have been made available to Buller residents this afternoon, as the region braces for more heavy rain.
Firefighters halt spread of 'monster' blaze in southwest France
Firefighters have halted the spread of a "monster" blaze in south-western France, while French climate activists have protested the exemption of golf greens from water bans.
Southland towns' stop banks are at increased risk of flooding
Environment Southland is urging people in Gore, Wyndham and Mataura to be prepared for flooding events as evacuations could be triggered at a lower river level than previous floods.
Residents surprised as large slip falls on part of Karori
Another massive chunk of land has fallen away in a hilly Wellington suburb, and climate change will likely create a further headache for areas prone to slips if severe weather events increase.
Radar guns won't stop speeding - but they may head off a flood of complaints
New radar gun equipment is being used by West Coast Regional Council hydrology staff to gauge floodwater levels of rivers across the region.
Another large slip in Wellington after days of rain
Fresh slips have hit a rain-soaked Wellington region, with one in the suburb of Karori leaving a house perched near the edge of the landslide.
More slips come down in Wellington
Wellingtonians woke up to more slips this morning after a run of wet weather. The slips are affecting homes and travel. Wellington reporter Kirsty Frame spoke to Mani Dunlop from the site of a large… Audio
'Some people's houses were shaking': Puhoi feels full force of storm
Rain and thunder rocked Auckland last night, flooding a small town up north.
