Weather
Weather latest: Regions 'absolutely devastated' - Tasman mayor
Tasman Mayor Tim King says areas hit hard two weeks ago have gone from "a bit of a cleanup job" to needing "a complete rebuild" after the latest downpour.
Wild weather: What you need to know in your region
The Nelson-Tasman region remains under a state of emergency, though the rain has mercifully eased.
Overview from the Metservice
Oscar Shiviti talks to Paddy Gower about the Nelson Tasman forecast for the rest of the weekend and what other parts of the country can expect. Audio
Weather update from Nelson Tasman
A state of emergency remains in place in Nelson Tasman after more heavy rain. RNZ's Mary Argue reports from Riwaka just outside of Nelson. Audio
Tasman flooding: RNZ reporter Mary Argue
An update from Mary Argue who has been in Motueka today. Audio
Tasman flooding: Civil defence controller Alec Louverdis
Emile Donovan speaks to civil defence controller for Nelson/Tasman Alec Louverdis about the state of play in the rain-stricken Tasman region. Audio
Tasman flooding: Metservice meteorologist Karl Loots
Emile Donovan gets the latest forecast from Metservice meteorologist Karl Loots. Audio
Tasman flooding: Mayor Tim King
Emile Donovan speaks to Tasman District Mayor Tim King as the region continues to be lashed with heavy rain. Audio
Multiple reports of people trapped by floodwaters
Some people are stuck in their homes and others in their cars in the Nelson Tasman region.
Taranaki weather stats stark reminder of how fast streams and rivers can rise
The torrential rain at the beginning of July saw many rivers in the region hit incredible maximum flows.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11th July 2025
In today's episode, 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; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the… Audio
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 Mayor on latest heavy rain warnings
A new state of emergency is in force in the Nelson Tasman area just days after the last one was declared over. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Nelson Tasman residents braced for another potentially devastating storm
The top of the South Island is under a second state of emergency in three weeks. 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
Auckland under orange heavy rain warning
Auckland is under an orange heavy rain warning on Friday which started at 6am and people are being urged to plan ahead. Auckland Emergency Management Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain warnings for North Island and top of the South
MetService has issued a slew of heavy rain and wind warnings affecting much of the North Island and the top of the South. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Nelson Tasman residents urged to prepare for wild weather
Heavy rain is forecast to hit large parts of the country, including the already drenched Taranaki and Tasman regions.
