Weather
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 30th July 2025
In today's episode, thousands of people have been at picket lines and marches around Aotearoa as the nurses' strike pushes into its fourth hour; The 85-year-old leader of the remote West Coast… Audio
Nelson Federated Farmers president on latest rain to hit region
Top of the South farmers are tentatively relieved their sodden land is relatively unscathed after the downpours. Nelson Federated Farmers president Kerry Irvine spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'A lot of rain': Widespread disruption from power cuts, road closures
Hundreds of customers were without power and there has been widespread disruption on the roads on day two of bad weather affecting the North Island. Audio
Emergency helicopters costing taxpayers more and more
Emergency choppers used to save people after disasters like Cyclone Gabrielle are costing taxpayers more and more. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wild weather hits Bay of Plenty region
The Bay of Plenty has been one of the heaviest hit by the latest band of wet and wild weather. Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Duty Controller Nassah Rolleston-Steed spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weather watches and warnings remain in place for parts of NZ
Weather watches and warnings are in place for much of the North Island and the top of the South Island, as a band of wild weather moves across the country. MetService's head of weather news Heather… Audio
Thunderstorm watch extended for upper North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for Rotorua and Gisborne until 9am Wednesday.
Heavy rain falls on Tasman again: 'We're definitely over it'
Tasman residents who have spent the last month in clean up mode have been hoping Tuesday's rain doesn't cause the same devastation seen in recent weeks.
'It takes a toll': Long-term mental health support needed for flood victims
People in the Tasman region will need long-term mental health support after devastating winter floods, a mental health advocate says.
Weather warnings across the country
Authorities in Nelson-Tasman have kept a close eye on the skies as they hope they are not in for yet more destructive flooding. It will be the fourth time this month that Tasman takes a pounding if… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 29th July 2025
In today's episode, thousands of homes have been without power across Northland as what has been described as an 'atmospheric funnel', hits Aotearoa; Rain is falling steadily at the top of the South… Audio
Atmospheric funnel brings wild weather to many
Severe weather is hitting many parts of the country, causing power outages, flooding, and downing trees. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tasman mayor on heavy rain in district
Rain is falling steadily at the top of the South Island, where there are orange heavy rain warnings in force. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Thousands without power across Northland due to wild weather
Thousands of homes have been without power across Northland as what has been described as an 'atmospheric funnel', hits Aotearoa. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Wet and windy weather for Auckland and top of the South
It's a wet and windy day across the motu, with Auckland, Tasman and the West Coast all under orange heavy rain warnings. Reporters Finn Blackwell and Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain hits Auckland and top of the South
Heavy rain is hitting Auckland, and the top of the South is copping it again, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Nelson-Tasman. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane. Audio
Atmospheric funnel heading for parts of country
More bad weather is everywhere over the next few days, Philip Duncan from Weather Watch guides us through the wind and rain. Audio
Heavy rains could overwhelm Waikato's drainage schemes
All of Waikato is under a heavy rain warning or watch, and severe wind watches are in place for some areas.
How to watch Tuesday's meteor showers
Bad weather threatens to spoil the show, but here's how to watch the spectacle if clouds stay away.
Residents warned to prepare for worst as more rain forecast for Tasman
More wet weather is on the way for the top of the South Island, a region still recovering from recent storms. Audio
