Weather
South Island braces for more bad weather
Officials in flood-stricken areas at the top of the South Island are bracing for more bad weather - and say they're already starting to focus on what's to come. Corin Dann spoke to MetService's head… Audio
South Island farmers badly affected by the storm
Farmers in Nelson and Tasman are reeling from a major weather event that's left some farms totally devastated. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Federated Farmers president Kerry Irvine. Audio
Mayor of Nelson says Tasman, Malborough region been hammered
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith updates us on the flooding situation and clean up in the Nelson/Tasman region Audio
'Nothing you can do about it': couple's property surrounded by water
Pouesi and Hillary Fitisemanu, who live by the Motueka River, were ready for the weather, but the rain came thick and fast.
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions - Civil Defence
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
Man killed by falling tree remembered as a 'big character'
The man killed by a falling tree during floods across the South Island was a fifth-generation hop farmer and "big character" in both the industry and his region.
Tasman residents warned to remain cautious after floods
The region remains under a state of emergency.
Spring Creek resident confronts council boss in soggy showdown
Sixty homes in Spring Creek were evacuated after heavy rain lashed the top of the South Island.
Person dies after reportedly being hit by tree near Nelson
MetService is checking out a possible tornado in Waitara, while Civil Defence says parts of Motueka flooded last night.
Otago rivers monitored as heavy rain yet to peak
An orange heavy rain warning is in place for Dunedin and Clutha until 9pm on Saturday night.
'Absolutely destroyed': Community helps Taranaki tornado victims
Clean up efforts are underway after a tornado tore through the town of Waitara overnight.
Council sending teams into flooded Wairau Valley township
It was likely to be a few days until the full extent of damage was known.
Tornado rips through Taranaki town
At least 11 houses on the main street of Waitara alone suffered damage.
Evacuated Marlborough residents return home
Spring Creek and Renwick residents spent the night away from their homes.
Heavy rain and snow for the south
It's been a wet and wild start to the school holidays. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats talks to Mihi. Audio
'Mother Nature' delays new ski field, lift opening at Cardrona
Bad weather and not enough snow have done their best to delay the opening of a new terrain and lift at Cardrona ski field in the South Island.
Rising river levels could force residents to evacuate
Tasman District Council says residents near the Motueka River from Tapawera to Riwaka should be prepared to leave quickly.
The latest on the severe weather
MetService meteorologist Brian Mercer joins Emile Donovan for an update and a look ahead to the weekend. Audio
What you need to know as severe weather pummels NZ
Explainer - Travel disruption, flooding and evacuations - here's what you need to know.
Evacuations in place for Upper South Island
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller Andrew White spoke to Lisa Owen about the evacuations and state of emergency in place for residents at the top of the South Island as wild weather and flooding… Audio
