Weather
Wellington officials confident worst of weather trouble over
Slips, felled trees and debris continue to be a problem in and around the capital - but officials are reasonably confident that the worst is now behind.
That's providing the weather holds.
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More rain in store for soggy Tasman
While the worst of the heavy rain is over in the Nelson-Tasman region, there is still little respite for its already sodden grounds.
A severe weather watch is in place for western Tasman after days… Audio
Stories of loss and destruction at Nelson flood meeting
Stories of loss and destruction were heard at a meeting for flood-affected people in the Nelson-Tasman region.
More than a hundred residents turned up yesterday to find out what support is available… Audio
Nelson MP on region's rain damage
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrived in Nelson last night and will today survey the damage caused by the region's devastating floods. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated due to flooding and… Audio
'Please, help us!' - PM to assess Nelson flood damage
About 100 flood-affected people pleading for help at a meeting in Nelson have been told it will be a long road to recovery, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives to survey the region.
Households, communities stunned by storm and flood damage
The Mayor of Marlborough John Leggett has described the damage to his region from this week's intense and prolonged rainfall as eye-watering.
Flooding, slips close roads across top of the South Island
Some Nelson residents may be able to return home today, but roads remain closed across the top of the South Island, while Wellington continues to be plagued by landslides.
Live: Wild weather - further flooding as heavy rain continues
Another 168 millimetres of rain fell across the Nelson Tasman district last night, bringing fresh slips, flooding and road closures.
Heavy rain causes multiple slips in Wellington
The ongoing heavy rain has led to multiple landslips around Wellington, the city council says.
Wild weather: State of emergency in Marlborough, floods and slips across Nelson
A state of emergency has been declared in Marlborough, with more heavy rain expected overnight, while Nelson's mayor says every part of the city has been hit by flooding and slips.
Mataura residents seek answers on flood protection
It will be months before Mataura residents know the full extent of the flooding risk after discovering capacity issues with their stop banks.
Heavy rain ongoing in Nelson, mayor urges people off roads
Foul weather is causing extensive damage in parts of the motu.
Hundred of homes have been evacuated in Nelson. Sodden hills have given way and the Maitai river bursting its banks has caused… Audio
Weather: Hundreds of Nelson homes evacuated in heavy rain
The weather in Nelson yesterday went from bad to worse, to unbelievable, in the course of 15 minutes - that's the description from the Nelson-Tasman Civil Defence chief.
Over 400 homes have been… Video, Audio
Niwa meteorologist on huge rainfall - more in the forecast
A red severe rain warning is still in force for Nelson; and there are several other rain warnings throughout the country.
Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Māni Dunlop about the forecast… Audio
Nelson's mayor with the latest information
The Nelson-Tasman region has a huge clean-up job ahead - there are countless slips, more than 400 homes have been evacuated, and some areas are still flooded.
Nelson's mayor Rachel Reese spoke to… Audio
Nelson residents pitch in for mammoth clean up
Nelson residents are pitching in - helping neighbours, digging mud and silt, and checking the land for instability.
The council has a huge job on its hands -- more than 400 homes have been evacuated… Audio
More evacuations can't be ruled out in flood-soaked Nelson
The rain has eased in Nelson but the flooding emergency is far from over and another round of heavy rain is set to come in later today. 411 homes have now been evacuated with some residents forced to… Audio
Sweeping climate moves by capital's regional councils
Wellington's regional council has unanimously backed a proposal to set a binding emissions target and, if passed, will become the first regional council to do so. It's new Regional Policy Statement… Audio
Councils struggle to cover costs of road repairs
Severe winter weather has been wreaking havoc on the country's roads this week. But high-vis vests have been out in full force across the motu throughout the winter as teams scramble to clear up after… Audio
Taranaki Civil Defence on wet weather in the region
Rivers rose rapidly in Taranaki yesterday afternoon and emergency services were bracing for more heavy downfalls overnight. The head of Taranaki Civil Defence Todd Velvin spoke to Corin Dann/Susie… Audio
