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Tairāwhiti civil defence state of emergency lifted
MetService said Gisborne had one of its five wettest Marches in almost 90 years, and Te Puia Springs had its wettest month of any month in five years.
Drought declared in Southland - one week after Gisborne floods
Floods in the north, and a drought in the south - two very different challenges.
Tairāwhiti is still swamped from last week's deluge, with boggy paddocks, roads washed out, and stock losses still… Audio
Fog disrupts Wellington air travel: 'We're just hoping for the best'
Emotions were high for those missing medical appointments or emergency trips to family as flights at Wellington Airport remain grounded since Tuesday.
Weather: Major disruptions in Wellington as fog lingers
A stubborn blanket of fog has been causing significant travel disruptions in and out of Wellington again today.
The capital has been under cover for almost three days now and it's grounded almost… Audio
Drought relief package for Southland Otago farmers
A $100,000 drought relief package for Southland and Otago farmers has been announced by the Agriculture Minister.
More than 60 flights cancelled as dense fog blankets Wellington Airport runway
Just one flight has been able to land this morning at Wellington Airport.
Third day of fog flight interruptions in Wellington
Fog has covered large parts of Wellington, including the airport, for a third day.
Flights have been seriously disrupted with a raft of massive delays and cancellations.
Reporter Kirsty Frame spoke… Audio
Farmers face 'devastating' effects of consistent rain
A Wairoa farming leader says the relentless rain still falling in northern Hawke's Bay is like a recurring nightmare and farmers are beside themselves.
Fog cancels flights in and out of Wellington Airport
Fog at Wellington Airport continues to force the cancellation of flights in and out of the capital.
Southland struggles in drought, water restrictions
Southland is grappling with an extreme dry spell that's prompted water restrictions across the region.
NIWA figures show Invercargill, Tiwai Point and Stewart Island had their driest summers on… Audio
More flooding in Wairoa leads to residents being evacuated
Flooding is occurring again around Wairoa and some residents in the northern Hawke's Bay town have now been evacuated.
More help needed for flood-hit Tairāwhiti schools says union
Floodwaters in Tairāwhiti have closed multiple schools around the region, forcing students to stay home and learn online.
Three schools, Makarika School, Hatea-A-Rangi School and Te Kura Kaupapa… Audio
East Coast clean up underway, insurance council says 'not an issue'
A heavy rain watch remains in place for the North Island's East Coast as the sodden district recovers from last week's flooding.
Heavy rain watch remains for East Cape after last week's floods
A heavy rain watch remains in place for the North Island's East Coast as the sodden district recovers from last week's flooding.
It will be a slow build back to normality, but it's one resilient… Video, Audio
Heavy rain watch for already-saturated East Coast
While Tairāwhiti and Wairoa continue to clean up after last week's torrential downpours, MetService is already warning more heavy rain is possible in the area tonight.
A medium-scale adverse event… Audio
Tairāwhiti contractors abused during repair work after flooding, civil defence says
In a statement on social media, Tairāwhiti Civil Defence said it was saddened to hear reports of abuse towards roading contractors repairing damaged roads in Tairāwhiti after severe flooding. Audio
Heavy rain set to hamper Tairāwhiti cleanup
Heavy rain is set to hit Tairāwhiti again today, hampering clean-up efforts from the recent flooding.
Emergency Management Minister and local MP Kiri Allan has been in the region assessing the… Audio
East Coast flooding: 'It’s extremely tough' - PM
After talking to locals in Tokomaru Bay today, the prime minister says repairing roads and supporting locals with insurance issues will be priorities as the region cleans up from the week's flooding.
Tairāwhiti flood repair: 'We just want the Coast community to know we are trying to get out there'
Civil Defence is today delivering vital supplies to Gisborne residents cut off by the week's severe flooding, while contractors work to clear slips and landslides in the Tairāwhiti region.
Tairāwhiti flooding: 36 roads closed, others only accessible by 4WD
Trucks carrying logs and stock are adding five hours to their journey while a vital coast link is cut off due to flooding in the Tairāwhiti region.
