The corner of Beach Rd and The Esplanade Owhiro Bay in Wellington was a bit of a mess after the heavy rain and wind decided to have a wild party through the night. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
So, like, there’s a lot going on, right? RNZ’s newsrooms are buzzing with updates because apparently, heavy rain is causing some serious flooding and people are getting evacuated in Canterbury. And to top it off, officials are getting all worked up about the winds causing power outages near Wellington. Talk about a chaotic day!
RNZ, being the cool kid on the block, is New Zealand’s go-to lifeline radio broadcaster for civil defence stuff. They’re the ones with all the juicy information and updates, ready to spill the tea as things happen. You can find all their frequencies somewhere around here, but honestly, who even listens to the radio anymore?
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And that’s the scoop from RNZ’s hood, where things are getting pretty crazy with all this weather drama. Stay tuned for more updates, because you know we’ll be here to keep you in the loop. Not really sure why this matters, but hey, it’s all part of the gig, right? So, grab a snack, sit back, and enjoy the show.