Civil Defence
Midday Report special: Severe weather event
A Midday Report special on the weather events hitting the North Island presented by Guyon Espiner. In Mount Maunganui, where slips came down on a campground at the foot of the mountain, and people are… Audio
Tolaga Bay East Coast Uawa Civil Defence update
Tolaga Bay East Coast Uawa Civil Defence spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Midday Report special broadcast: Severe weather update
A special weather broadcast as parts of the North Island are slammed by severe weather. Guyon Espiner crosses to RNZ reporters in Northland and Coromandel, both of which are under red rain warnings… Audio
Whangarei residents urged to stock up on supplies
Whangarei residents in the hard-hit northeast coast are being urged to stock up on supplies and have emergency plans ready. Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Controller Jenny Calder… Audio
Northlanders begin clean up after weekend flooding
Northlanders have begun the big job of cleaning up the debris left by yesterday's flooding. Kim Baker-Wilson is in Oakura and spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Whangarei Mayor Ken Couper updates flood situation
Most flood-damaged roads on Northland's east coast have been cleared after yesterday's torrential rain brought down slips and downed trees. Whangarei Mayor Ken Couper spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
More heavy rain on the way for Northland
Civil defence is bracing for more heavy downpours in Northland later this week while communities are still dealing with destroyed homes and buildings. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
'Wear thin pretty soon': Start of second week with no power
Residents are adapting to using gas bottles, generators and car headlights for cooking, heating and lighting. Audio
New flood map reveals the areas most at risk - now and in future
A third of the population in some regions is already exposed to a major danger, along with $235 billion of property. Audio
'I'm just very sorry': Civil Defence boss apologises to families
"I'm just very sorry that wasn't good enough for your loved ones and we weren't able to save them," Ian Macdonald says.
Price to fix town stopbanks at 'catastrophic risk of failure' doubles
For two years Spring Creek residents have been warned to be ready to evacuate if there is heavy rain.
Attacks on cell towers leave community worried for safety and angry
A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wānaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages, as police urge locals to report any suspicious behaviour. Audio
Canterbury braces for 150 km/h gusts
A red wind warning has been issued for Canterbury, while orange weather warnings cover much of the South Island and further north, as gale force winds and heavy rains loom.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18th September 2025
In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in… Audio
Forest Owners Association on flood damage in Tasman
The head of the Forest Owners Association is flying to flood damaged Tasman on Tuesday as it grapples with fallen trees, forestry slash and silt. Forest Owners Association chief executive Elizabeth… Audio
Drop-in centre set up to help flood-affected locals in Motueka
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence will again be sending a helicopter up to assess and make contact with isolated households. Motueka Community Board deputy chair and co-ordinator for the local business… Audio
Tasman Civil Defence on flood damaged region
Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed following Friday's devastating floods in Nelson Tasman. Nelson Tasman Civil… Audio
'Flash flood' carves through small community
A path of destruction has been cut through a rural settlement in Motueka Valley, with one local blaming slash, saying "thousands of tonnes of logs and silt" came down. Audio
Motueka Valley resident on aftermath of floods
"Silt and debris as far as the eye can see." That's how flood-hit Motueka Valley resident Naomi Pickett describes the aftermath of Friday's deluge which inundated an already saturated Tasman District… Audio
Tasman floods latest: Ngātimoti locals face 'devastating' damage
Powerful floodwaters have displaced families and stunned locals as the Motueka River roared through the valley.
