Chris Raine
False Civil Defence warning 'irresponsible'
A false alarm from West Coast Civil Defence that warned the alpine fault could be about to rupture has been labelled as irresponsible and sparked calls for a review. Video, Audio
Floods hit Hokitika
Much of the West Coast has been cut off by floods. Hokitika has fared the worst as the town's drains failed to cope with the heavy rain and a high tide at midnight. Audio
Gale-force winds batter South Island
Gale-force winds are battering the lower half of the country, bringing down trees, tearing roofs from buildings, and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses. Audio
Otago residents prepare for blizzard in wake of deluge
People in Otago are preparing for a blizzard in the wake of two days of rainfall, which has confined some people to their homes. Audio
Waitaki District Council works through night
Water levels may have begun to drop in North Otago as heavy rain eases off, but emergency services will continue monitoring a risky situation. Audio
Hello Sunday Morning
Two years ago, Chris Raine from Brisbane woke up after a night of heavy drinking and said to himself, what am I doing? In a moment of sober soul searching, he decided to try to change his own drinking… Audio