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Drug bust and Hurricane Milton | Focus Morning Bulletin October 9, 2024

One of New Zealand’s biggest drug busts uncovered, the new policy threatening 20 years behind bars for Kiwis in Bali and Florida braces for another ferocious storm.

Missing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weather

A lodge operator took a jet boat to a remote backcountry hut in today's rescue operation.

In the firing line again: Hurricane Milton targets Florida

A second hurricane in as many weeks is closing in on the US state.

'Big thud and a bang': Large downed tree blocks major Auckland road amid strong winds

The tree has caused damage to a light pole and trapped cars underneath it.

School holiday weather: Polar air set to send Kiwis back to winter

MetService issues advisories for snowfall, wind and rain ahead of mid-week cold front.

Editorial: Otago floods a sign of things to come

OPINION: Dunedin locals showed the power of resilience and compassion.

First look at landslide-damaged Dunedin home after flooding

A South Dunedin family has seen the aftermath of a landslide that demolished parts of their home following flooding in the Otago region. Video / TVNZ

Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered as heavy rain cleanup continues

A State of Emergency was declared for Dunedin on Thursday night amid heavy rainfall and flooding. Video / TVNZ

Dunedin flooding: Nine properties ‘red-stickered’ amid slip damage

Flooding, slips and rain have damaged properties around the city.

Otago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought in

Dunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.

Dunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergency

Officials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.

Evacuated residents flee flooded homes overnight, damage still unknown

‘I’ve got an autistic son who didn’t want to get out of the car.'

State of emergency in Dunedin and retail spending down | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2024

Extreme weather hits the South Island, data shows decrease in retail spending and Land Search and Rescue asks for help. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard

South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise

'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService

'Threat to life': What you need to know about Otago's red heavy rain warning

It is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.

‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home

'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService

'Super dumb': Kayakers take on roaring Dunedin Water of Leith rivers

One person described their actions as “Disappointing but not at all surprising”.

Dunedin kayakers braves rising waters of Leith River

Adventurous Dunedin kayakers have taken to the rising water of the Leith River as the region prepares for a heavy dump of rain. Video / Jared Greenwood