Weather
Evacuation points set up for residents in Dunedin
Residents in low-lying parts of South Dunedin were asked to voluntarily evacuate to higher ground as surface flooding continued to rise on Thursday night. The St Clair Golf Club has been set up as an… Audio
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium used as evacuation centre
Up to one hundred homes have been evacuated in Dunedin as a state of emergency has been declared following torrential rain. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Farmers in Otago urged to move stock to higher ground amid heavy rain
Farmers in Otago have been urged to move livestock to higher grounds amid torrential rainfall in the region. Federated Farmers Otago President Luke Kane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Red rain warning issued for parts of Otago
MetService has issued a rare red level rain warning for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha, as heavy rain continues to batter the region. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to… Audio
South Dunedin residents evacuate due to flooding
Residents in South Dunedin are being told to evacuate and get to higher ground if they feel unsafe. If they have friends or whanau they can stay with, they should go there first. Reporter Anna Sargent… Audio
State of emergency declared in Otago due to heavy rain and flooding
Dunedin has been placed in a state of emergency after Otago continued to battle torrential rain overnight. Emergency Management Otago Duty Controller Steve Rushbrook spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Live: 'Significant' flooding across Dunedin, multiple slips
There is "significant surface flooding" in many suburbs and people are being warned to stay off the roads as more rain pummels the city.
What the authorities advise with Otago under a red heavy rain warning
It is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the red warning system in 2019.
What's behind Otago's first red-level rain warning?
"With the weather funnelling in basically directly from the east, that rain is going to linger," MetService says.
Cuts to Air NZ routes could crush business - Queenstown mayor
The national carrier has anounced more trims to regional flights and capacity; including swapping out larger jets for much smaller twin engine turboprop planes on some Queenstown and Dunedin flights… Audio
'Threat to life' - weather continues to soak areas across NZ
In just one day, the Bay of Plenty has had double the amount of rainfall that fell in all of September and further down south - in the Otago region - people are told to stay away from all roads… Audio
Titirangi residents say they've fallen through gaps of recovery
Auckland residents whose properties are in danger because of slips on publicly owned land have pleaded their case for a fix funded from council coffers. A group of Titirangi residents say they've… Audio
People told not to travel on roads in Otago due to weather
Civil defence has activated its bunker in Dunedin and people are being told to be prepared and not to travel - with a deluge of rain expected to last until late tomorrow night. It's hitting North… Audio
Auckland Council to seek advice on funding to fix storm-damaged land
Auckland Council is to report on advice to find solutions to storm-damaged council land affecting private properties.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3 October 2024
In today's episode, Dunedin's Civil Defence bunker is being activated as the region prepares for very heavy rain, the latest census data shows one in 20 New Zealanders identifies as part of the… Audio
Otago region braces for heavy rain
Dunedin's Civil Defence bunker is being activated as the region prepares for very heavy rain which presents a "threat to life" according to MetService. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris and… Audio
Red rain warning for Otago, homes lose power in Coromandel
Heavy downpours to red warning level are in store for parts of the South Island after a wet and windy night caused power outages and road disruptions in Coromandel.
Otago braces for heavy rain
One to two months worth of rain may be headed for Otago on Thursday afternoon. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Wild weather hits Coromandel peninsula, knocks out power
Power is out to one hundred properties in Whitianga after wild and wet weather hit the Coromandel overnight. Thames-Coromandel Civil Defence Controller Gary Towler spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms forecast
Severe thunderstorms could be hitting parts of the North Island and the lower south is also preparing for some pretty heavy rain. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
