Tasman
Flood-hit farm 'more like a riverbed than a farm'
Work to bolster flood resilience along the Motueka River came too late for one flood-hit Tasman farmer who lost dozens of hectares of farmland to the stopbank-bursting river.
Top of the South could get orange rain warning
The region is still recovering from widespread flooding, but further heavy rain has been forecast for the afternoon. Audio
Tasman should hope for the best, prepare for the worst ahead of rain
The region is still recovering from widespread flooding, but further heavy rain has been forecast for the afternoon. Audio
Heavy rain watch issued for part of already flood-damaged Tasman district
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the Tasman district north-west of Motueka.
Insurance and emergency management partnership put to test
The insurance industry's new information sharing partnership was put to the test just days after it was signed. Audio
Civil defence meeting held after biggest flood in Ngātīmoti since 1877
"It's the things that have no monetary value, the family photo album that got soaked, or the pet dog or cat or horse or whatever that didn't make it through."
Worst in almost 150 years: Nelson Tasman counts cost of historic floods
Civil defence has confirmed this week's downpours have matched the devastating 1877 deluge. Audio
Heavy rain, thunderstorm warnings, road closures continue across North Island
Taranaki and parts of the central North Island face flooding and highway closures as heavy rain returns after Thursday's deluge.
Hundreds of homes assessed following Nelson Tasman flooding
Crews have assessed nearly 650 properties after record-setting rain left homes damaged and roads destroyed across the top of the South Island.
Two dead after crashes in Canterbury and Taupō districts
Two people have died after separate crashes on Friday night.
Rats to blame for Golden Bay's mobile, internet outages
About 1100 households were affected with some residents unable to access 111 emergency services.
States of emergency remain for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough
States of emergency remain in place for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough this afternoon, but the sodden regions appear to have received less rainfall than feared. Torrential rain in Taranaki has caused… Audio
Tasman mayor on rainfall
Tasman's far west, including Farewell Spit, has borne the brunt of the bad weather. Mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Rainfall expected to peak in Tasman
The worst of the rainfall is expected to hit around now in the sodden Tasman region, with road closures and evacuations already underway. Civil Defence and Emergency Management group controller Alec… Audio
Tasman comms back up and running after big storm
Mobile phone companies say all cell services have been restored in the Tasman District following the latest big storm.
'Shocked': Owner hit with $1400 fee to have three dogs
The consent fee was on top of the three charges of $90 to register each dog.
More support for flood-affected farmers as residents pick up the pieces
The government has unlocked extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough, following last week's deluge. Audio
Looming wild weather likely 'another significant event' for storm-battered regions
Thunderstorms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the storm-battered Nelson and Tasman regions. Audio
'Nothing you can do about it': couple's property surrounded by water
Pouesi and Hilary Fitisemanu, who live by the Motueka River, were ready for the weather, but the rain came thick and fast.
Watch: Extensive damage caused by ongoing Tasman floods
An RNZ reporter surveying the scene by helicopter says the worst affected area appears to be the township of Kohatu, beside the Motueka River, and across to Quinney's Bush.
