Emergency Services
Tasman flooding: RNZ reporter Mary Argue
An update from Mary Argue who has been in Motueka today. Audio
Tasman flooding: Civil defence controller Alec Louverdis
Emile Donovan speaks to civil defence controller for Nelson/Tasman Alec Louverdis about the state of play in the rain-stricken Tasman region. Audio
Tasman flooding: Metservice meteorologist Karl Loots
Emile Donovan gets the latest forecast from Metservice meteorologist Karl Loots. Audio
Tasman flooding: Mayor Tim King
Emile Donovan speaks to Tasman District Mayor Tim King as the region continues to be lashed with heavy rain. Audio
One dead after crash on SH3 in Te Kūiti
The crash was reported shortly before 1pm on Friday.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11th July 2025
In today's episode, the Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the… Audio
Victim of Taranaki house fire named
Police have released the name of the man who died after a fatal house fire in Waitara last month.
Person killed in crash in Far North
Two others have been taken to hospital with moderate to serious injuries.
Auckland under orange heavy rain warning
Auckland is under an orange heavy rain warning on Friday which started at 6am and people are being urged to plan ahead. Auckland Emergency Management Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Young jockey killed in crash between dirtbike and car
Ngakau Hailey, 18, died after colliding with a car at an intersection.
Wheelchair user dies after being hit by car
Police were called after a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair in Ashburton on Saturday.
Woman found dead in home four hours after calling 111
A woman struggling to breathe called for an ambulance, but died before one arrived hours later.
Man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111
A coroner's finding has revealed "deep concerns" over the number of "serious, and compounding, mistakes made" by St John.
Woman accused of Christchurch church fire remanded in custody
The 35-year-old, who has interim name suppression, appeared in the Christchurch District Court via audio-visual link on Monday.
Woman hospitalised after falling down a bank into water in Auckland
The woman was in a serious condition, police said.
Texas flood death toll reaches 43 - dozens missing
Authorities say the casualty toll will likely rise as rescuers continue their frantic search for those still missing.
Watch: Large fire engulfs block of units still being built in Māngere
A neighbour told an RNZ reporter that the Hain Avenue blaze - which has since been extinguished - spread quickly.
Air NZ flight lands safely after hydraulic issues
Fire and Emergency crews from Mount Wellington and Papakura were on standby at Auckland Airport.
Person seriously injured after falling from car
Police were called to the scene near Pōkeno, south of Auckland, at about 6pm Saturday.
Worst in almost 150 years: Nelson Tasman counts cost of historic floods
Civil defence has confirmed this week's downpours have matched the devastating 1877 deluge. Audio
