Weather
Farmers grappling with damage after huge storm
Some properties will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix and could take as long as a year to get sorted out.
One farmer's damage estimated at more than entire relief fund
The storm tore up fenceposts and trees on Cam Nelson's farm, allowing stock to wander off.
Rain, isolated showers persist as wild weather eases
The rest of the week's weather forecast should bring some relief for parts of the country.
Trees continue to frustrate lines companies
Nearly 8,000 properties in Southland and Otago remain without power this weekend - and the local lines company is warning residents it could last several days. Audio
Extreme weather continues to hit parts of NZ
Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend - as thousands remain without power. RNZ's Charlotte Cook is in Clutha and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Took everyone by surprise': Southland mayor says storm escalated quickly
Southland and Clutha remain under a local state of emergency and thousands of properties are still without power. Audio
First responders worry about 'chainsaw cowboys' in aftermath
A local farmer believes it's a miracle no one was hurt, but he worries about injuries in the clean-up. Audio
Civil Defence co-ordinator says storm was like a hurricane
The Clutha District in Southland bore the brunt of gale-force winds that one farmer has described as being like a hurricane, during a storm that's savaged parts of the country since Thursday. The… Audio
Farmer says injuries likely in Clutha storm clean up
A first responder and local farmer believes it's a miracle no one was hurt in the devastating storm that hit Clutha, but he's warning there will be injuries in the clean up. RNZs Charlotte Cook is in… Audio
Severe weather continues as storm moves east
A powerful Tasman Sea storm is continuing to lash much of the country, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and snow.
Southland farmers exhausted as recovery from storm grinds on
Rural Support Trust says fatigue is setting in for storm-hit farmers still relying on generators, as efforts shift from animal welfare to human well-being.
Melissa a Category 4 hurricane as Caribbean braces for impact
Winds of up to 220km and up to 101cm of rain are expected in some parts of the Caribbean. "Many of these communities will not survive the flooding," a local government minister says.
Local publican opens doors as welfare centre for storm-affected residents
The pub has a lounge with a large fire, ready to welcome those doing it tough.
'Very, very lucky' no deaths from storm - Emergency Management Southland
Acting controller Lucy Hicks also warned people to take care while cleaning up.
MetService, NEMA warn of 'dangerous' Labour Day weather
Forecasters issue widespread warnings for heavy rain, gales and snow across much of the country on Monday.
Invercargill local describes 'violent' storm
Tim Mackay says even lifelong residents were stunned by the intensity of Thursday's weather, which tore through Southland and Clutha.
Stories from the South Island storm
RNZ spoke to some of those affected by the latest wild weather in the South Island - here are their stories.
FENZ maintains 'high fire danger' in windy weather over weekend
Wild weather has helped fan flames in many areas of the country and a ban on open-air fires will stay in place until Monday.
Live: Southland town bands together during blackout
Watch: Tuatapere was without power, phone or electricity for about 35 hours, until Friday night. Audio
'Significant storm' warnings to disrupt Labour Day plans
MetService warns of a "burst of severe weather" on the public holiday, disrupting travel plans across the country.
