Home News National Weather live updates: Severe weather continues to lash upper South Island; rain and wind watches in the north 'Road just disappeared': Man lucky to be alive after driving off washed-out bridge News National Author NZ Herald, Publish Date Wed, 8 Jul 2026, 8:05am Get the App Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you Get the iHeart App Close Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE iHeart app. Scan the QR code to download now. Download from the app stores Stream unlimited music, thousands of radio stations and podcasts all in one app. iHeart is easy to use and all FREE
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