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Dunedin: 100 people evacuated homes overnight
Dunedin residents who watched helplessley as floodwaters rose up around their homes are hoping the worst of the wet weather is over ... and yet the rain keeps on falling. The city has experienced its… Audio
Dunedin flooding: How does it match up with other recent weather events?
Dunedin has recorded its "wettest day in a century" - but how does the rainfall compare to other recent flooding events?
In pictures: Huge slip tears through street, Dunedin roads flood
Homes have flooded, people have evacuated, roads are closed, and power and water are out in parts of Dunedin and the region.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 October 2024
In today's episode, flooding and slips have closed roads across Otago and residents are being advised to stay home and not drive unless absolutely necessary. A state of emergency has been declared in… Audio
Dunedin flooding update
A red heavy rain alert for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha remains in force until 11pm. A local state of emergency was declared overnight. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 4 October 2024
On today's episode, Dunedin City mayor Jules Radich declared a state of emergency for Dunedin just after midnight Thursday night as heavy rainfall began to cause widespread flooding, about 100 people… Audio
Latest on Dunedin floods
NZ's Anna Sergant reports from an official briefing in Dunedin where a red heavy rain warning extended for parts of Otago until 11 o'clock tonight. Audio
Evacuations centres filling up in rain soaked Dunedin
Rain continues to pour down in Dunedin where a state of emergency has been in place since last last night. Audio
South Dunedin hit hard by heavy rain
As floodwaters rush through Dunedin's southern suburbs, an initial evacuation centre is now full and the city has opened up its stadium to further evacuees. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Power outages reported as residents evacuated in Otago
About 100 people evacuated from homes overnight and two shelters have been opened - one at the St Clair golf club and another at Forsyth barr stadium. And some residents on the Otago Peninsula are… Audio
Why more under-5s are ending up in hospital on hot days
Caregivers are being warned to be aware of the lifelong health risks that hot days can pose to children under five.
Dunedin Mayor on heavy rain hitting the city
Dunedin City mayor Jules Radich declared a state of emergency for Dunedin just after midnight Thursday night as heavy rainfall began to cause widespread flooding. Radich spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Waka Kotahi on latest road conditions for Otago
Transport agency Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to plan ahead and check the latest road conditions as waters rise and rain continues to fall across the lower South Island. Waka Kotahi journey manager… Audio
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell on flooding in Dunedin
Up to one hundred Dunedin residents have been evacuated on Friday morning due to the threat of significant flooding or slips. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Residents evacuated to St Clair's Golf Club
Tane Duff is a resident of Bayview Road, he had to evacuate his home on Thursday night and is at the St Clair's Golf Club. Duff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour continues to call for Costello to be sacked
Labour is again calling for the Associate Health Minister to be sacked, after she released documents showing the weak evidence she relied on get a tax cut for heated tobacco products. Labour's Ayesha… Audio
Bay of Plenty family welcomes inquest into son's death
A Bay of Plenty family is welcoming news they are finally getting an inquest into their son's death. Mata Reports Executive Producer Eugene Bingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Clutha Mayor on flooding in town
Clutha District residents have also been under a red heavy rain warning. Mayor Bryan Cadogan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary on flooding in electorate
Ingrid Leary is the MP for Taieri, and has been fielding calls from her constituents all night. Leary spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Rain continues to fall as residents evacuated in Dunedin
Rain is continuing to fall as residents are being evacuated in Dunedin. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
