Emergency Services
Wellington mops up after storm as power cuts, travel chaos lingers
The blustery wind and driving rain may have died down but power cuts, ferry cancellations, flight backlogs and rubberneckers still confound the capital. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 2 May 2025
In today's episode, Crews are out assessing the damage across Canterbury after yesterday's deluge which caused widespread road closures, flooding and slips. A Canterbury Resident whose home looks like… Audio
Christchurch couple stranded at the flooded town Little River
Little River and Banks Peninsula are both fully cut off from the rest of the country after flooding put the area under a state of emergency. Sue McKenna spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Canterbury resident feels forgotten after home is flooded
A Canterbury resident whose home looks like it is sitting on a swimming pool is feeling forgotten and angry. Pip Adams lives in Tai Tapu which sits between the Christchurch and Selwyn districts near… Audio
Minister Mark Mitchell is assessing the damage after extreme weather
Crews are out assessing the damage across Canterbury after yesterday's deluge which caused widespread, road closures, flooding and slips. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke… Audio
Person dies, another in critical condition after crash destroys Auckland restaurant storefront
Police are still looking for one of the drivers who fled the scene.
Road closures, flooding and slips continue to disrupt Chch
The city is under a state of emergency along with Banks Peninsula, and the Selwyn District. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Weather: Update from Old Tai Tapu Rd and Wellington Airport
Civil defence teams in Wellington and Canterbury are assessing the impacts of yesterdays extreme weather - where torrential rain and severe gales caused dangerous conditions. Reporters Tim Brown and… Audio
Selwyn Hut residents asked to evacuate as rivers rose
Selwyn Huts was one of the most at risk areas, with a State of Emergency declared early yesterday, and residents asked to evacuate as rivers rose. Resident Kirrily Fea spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Residents still on alert after torrential rain
Our reporters in Christchurch and Wellington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Heavy rain hit Selwyn District
Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How did Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and Selwyn fare overnight?
Canterbury's civil defence and emergency management team leader Phill Mackay spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Canterbury and Wellington battered by weather overnight
A rare red wind warning smashed Wellington, lifting roofs, felling trees, closing roads and sparking numerous emergency callouts. Paddy Gower spoke to our reporters in Christchurch and Wellington. Audio
Severe weather: Selwyn District Mayor Sam Broughton
Mayor Sam Broughton joins Emile Donovan for an update after a day of serious flooding and home evacuations in the Selwyn District. Audio
Severe weather: RNZ reporter Nick James in Wellington
Nick James joins Emile Donovan from the capital where MetService have warned of a threat to life from flying items and falling trees. Audio
Severe weather: RNZ reporter Rachel Graham in Christchurch
Rachel Graham gives Emile Donovan the latest news on the severe weather in Christchurch after the city declared a state of emergency earlier this evening. Audio
How to stay safe and what to know about closures, cancellations, evacuations
Warnings are covering huge parts of the country.
'Worst I've ever seen': Canterbury small town battles flooding
Doyleston residents describe the scenes of flooding in the town of a few hundred people.
Senior doctors go on strike
Senior doctors across New Zealand are striking on Thursday, resulting in the delay or cancellation of more than 4000 surgeries. Palmerston North ED Doctor Thomas Carter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Selwyn district under state of emergency due to heavy rain
The South Island is experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and heavy rain warnings in place for Canterbury. Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
