Civil Defence

Creeks and rivers are at risk of bursting their banks in Golden Bay as heavy rain continues to fall.

Paddocks are underwater, and some roads are closed.

Severe weather warnings are still in place.

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Heavy rain warnings for Buller and Westland were upgraded to red by MetService yesterday, with the chance of dangerous river conditions, significant flooding, and slips blocking roads and possibly… Audio

Hokitika had already had 22 millimetres of rain between midnight and 6am, with much more on the way.

There's a red warning in place for the West Coast due to the threat from rain.

NIWA meteorologist… Audio

Heavy rain warnings for Buller and Westland were upgraded to red by MetService yesterday, with the chance of dangerous river conditions, significant flooding, and slips blocking roads and possibly… Audio

The Buller District was the subject of a Red Heavy Rain warning issued by the MetService yesterday, a forecast that was followed by a regional state of emergency for the West Coast.

Westport… Audio

Emergency operations are set to ramp up at the top of the South Island as another major flood looms large.

Heavy rain warnings are in place around northern and western parts of the mainland with a… Audio

The Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris as Tasman District prepares for heavy rain.

Severe weather warnings are in place for Buller… Audio

Forecast heavy rain is making Buller residents anxious and frustrated, as it threatens more floods in the hard-hit region.

Severe weather warnings are in place for Buller, Marlborough, Tasman and… Audio

Rain has begun to fall in the Western part of the South Island - with heavy falls expected later today.

It is expected to be an extended weather event affecting Buller, Westland and parts of the… Audio

Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris with the whole of the Tasman District expecting to be affected.

Tasman District Mayor Tim King spoke… Audio

Anxiety is rife in parts of Buller as residents once again brace for more flooding.

Heavy rain is forecast to hit the region from this morning until Thursday, with rivers and streams expected to rise… Audio

For our expert feature today we've got an expert on how to survive the great outdoors, Operations Manager at NZ Mountain Safety Council, Nathan Watson on the show. Audio

A large slip in Woodhouse Avenue in Karori  has blocked the road and left a house teetering on the edge.

Further south, two houses remain off limits as work begins today to clear a large slip that… Audio

Many residents across the Waimate District will be stuck at home today due to flooding on State Highway 1.

Mayor Craig Rowley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio