Floods
Tairāwhiti state of emergency lifts, but slips still a risk
The heavy rain may have subsided and the state of emergency has been lifted in Gisborne, but authorities say landslides and slips are causing a second wave of problems.
Torrential downpours saturated… Audio
'Be vigilant, things might get worse' - Gisborne Mayor
Gisborne's mayor says nobody has yet been forced to leave their homes despite severe flooding in the region prompting a state of emergency being declared. Audio
Westport flood victims left in limbo
More than three months after severe flooding in Westport damaged hundreds of homes, many residents are left wondering when and if they will be able to return.
Death toll passes 150 in Nepal and India floods
More than 150 people have died after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in two Indian states - Uttarakhand and Kerala - and parts of Nepal.
Rural people supporting rural people - the Rural Support Trust
When adversity hits the rural sector, people often turn to the Rural Support Trust. Neil Bateup has been involved with the Trust since its inception and says thankfully, people are now more open to… Audio
Hokitika and Hari Hari floodwalls on cards
The West Coast Regional Council's Long Term Plan includes options for major work to protect properties from the Hokitika and Wanganui rivers.
Westport residents continue to face uncertainty
Evacuated residents in Westport are continuing to face uncertainty over their long term future as they begin to move into different makeshift accommodation.
About 30 residents who have been staying… Audio
Photographing flood waters in Westport
As the rivers started rising on Friday, local Westport photographer Anita O'Brien grabbed her camera and hit the flooded streets. She talks to Jesse about what she's seen. Audio, Gallery
Minister Damien O'Connor has update on flood damage
The Agriculture Minister and MP for West-Coast Tasman, Damien O'Connor, has been visiting the flood-ravaged region.
He spoke to Max Towle. Audio
Marlborough reeling from weekend flooding
At the top of the South Island, pockets of Marlborough remain cut off, though floodwaters are receding.
Homeowners in Marlborough's Waihopai Valley are expected to be isolated for at least a week -… Audio
Westport counts cost of flood damage
People in flood-hit Westport are learning the fate of their damaged homes, as flood waters recede.
Roughly one in five people living in the West Coast town have been displaced - that's about… Audio
Devastating flooding on the West Coast and Marlborough
The extent of damage from the weekend's flooding is now being assessed at homes, farms and vineyards in the Buller and Marlborough districts which have been swamped by torrential rains and overflowing… Audio
Papatoetoe tornado: 72yo woman homeless as destroyed rental goes up for sale
For most New Zealanders in their seventies, homelessness is not something that crosses the mind.
But one Papatoetoe woman is facing exactly that, with her uninhabitable tornado-hit rental now up for… Video, Audio
Ardern in Ashburton, pledges further $4m for flooding clean-up
Some welcome relief on Thursday for flood-weary Ashburton farmers, with a $4 million boost to help with the recovery.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in Ashburton to meet with the region's mayors… Video, Audio
Canterbury floods: One farmer faces more than $1m damage
Ashburton's flood-weary farmers are crying out for more financial support to fix what they say is Environment Canterbury's mismanagement of the region's rivers.
Three weeks on since the Canterbury… Video, Audio
Canterbury flooding: A tour through a home devastated by water
The flood-damaged Ashburton bridge is likely to be open only to light traffic for the time being whilst officials continue to test its structural integrity.
Heavy rainfall caused the foundations to… Video, Audio
Springfield faces huge clean-up, but some damage beyond repair
Nearly 400mm of rain came down in the Canterbury town of Springfield and now the water has receded, people have returned for the big clean up, but some damage is beyond repair.
Our reporter Louise… Video, Audio
Waikuku Holiday Park owner describes flood devastation
Imagine watching 16 years of hard work wash away in a few short but hellishly stormy hours.
That's what's happened to Waikuku Holiday Park owners Rex and Debbie Jefcoate.
Torrential rain and water… Video, Audio
Weather: South Island split as SH1 closed at Ashburton bridge
The South Island is effectively split in two on Tuesday night, with a key link in state highway one closed.
Ashburton Bridge is out of action with the flood waters of recent days affecting its… Video, Audio
Canterbuy flooding: Latest from Ashburton
Ashburton residents are being told to keep their bags packed - in case the call to evacuate comes.
The town has been effectively cut off, with air the only way out to the north, and main roads to the… Video, Audio