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Possible slip severs cable, disrupts mobile, internet for 1150 homes
Technicians found a severed cable at Uruwhenua Bridge on State Highway 60.
The Panel with Andrew Clay and Zoe George Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andrew Clay and Zoe George. First they speak to the owner of a new tiny house in Motueka Valley which was decimated in last week's floods… Audio
States of emergency remain for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough
States of emergency remain in place for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough this afternoon, but the sodden regions appear to have received less rainfall than feared. Torrential rain in Taranaki has caused… Audio
Phone and internet services restored to most places
Chorus have said phone and internet has been restored to most homes and businesses in Golden Bay, after a day-long outage affecting 111 emergency calls. Technicians found a severed fibre line running… Audio
Thousands of households unable to call 111 amid wild weather
More than 1000 households have been left without internet or mobile coverage in Golden Bay during today's wild weather, with residents even unable to dial 111. So far, the weather doesn't appear to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3rd July 2025
In today's episode, the worst of the rainfall is expected to hit around now in the sodden Tasman region, with road closures and evacuations already underway, Tasman's far west, including Farewell… Audio
Tasman mayor on rainfall
Tasman's far west, including Farewell Spit, has borne the brunt of the bad weather. Mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Rainfall expected to peak in Tasman
The worst of the rainfall is expected to hit around now in the sodden Tasman region, with road closures and evacuations already underway. Civil Defence and Emergency Management group controller Alec… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3rd July 2025
In today's episode, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering and two charges of sex trafficking, but guilty of two prostitution charges - one of which related to ex-partner and… Audio
Weather warnings across many parts of the country
Heavy rain warnings for several parts of the motu today, including the sodden top of the South Island.
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Weather agencies' merger set to fix gaps exposed by Cyclone Gabrielle - NIWA
NIWA's manager for climate, atmosphere, and hazards says merging with MetService and GNS will create a more efficient and integrated weather prediction system.
Worst yet to come for Tasman
The worst is yet to come for the Tasman region. Reporter Tess Brunton, who is in Wakefield, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Up to 200mm of rain forecast for Bay of Plenty
Up to 200 millimetres of rain is expected in some areas of the Bay of Plenty. Civil Defence controller Stace Tahere spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Civil Defence on Tasman rainfall
The already sodden Tasman region is expected to have heavy rain through to 6pm on Thursday. Civil Defence group controller Alec Louverdis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Spain has hottest June on record
Spain has seen the hottest June since records began, and parts of the country were expected to reach 41C on Thursday. Correspondent Samantha Mythen is in Andalusia, and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tasman rainfall expected to grow in intensity
Rain is gentling falling in Tasman, but is expected to grow in intensity later on Thursday. Reporter Tess Brunton, who is in Brightwater, southwest of Nelson, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tasman vineyard owner keeping close eye on rainfall
Last week's floods left vineyard owner Dave Pratt's property in Brightwater, southwest of Nelson, buried in so much silt that he and his team have not had time to clear it. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rain begins to fall in Tasman district
Residents in the Tasman settlement of Brooklyn, which borders the Motueka River, were urged to evacuate on Wednesday night. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weary Tasman residents brace for fresh barrage of rain
Exhausted residents in the waterlogged Tasman district are on edge as they brace for another lashing of heavy rain.
Motueka farmer fears further damage
A Motueka farmer whose farm was badly affected by the recent flooding is waiting to see what new damage might have been done. Paul Woollaston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
