Weather
Marlborough reeling from weekend flooding
At the top of the South Island, pockets of Marlborough remain cut off, though floodwaters are receding.
Homeowners in Marlborough's Waihopai Valley are expected to be isolated for at least a week -… Audio
Westport counts cost of flood damage
People in flood-hit Westport are learning the fate of their damaged homes, as flood waters recede.
Roughly one in five people living in the West Coast town have been displaced - that's about… Audio
Farmers assessing devastating floods, resilience alarms raised
Farmers across the upper South Island are on clean-up duty and counting up the costs as damaging floodwaters recede, and the agriculture minister has reminded farmers to take a thorough look at…
How is a 1 in 100 year event calculated?
With the weekend's flooding events in Buller and Marlborough being the third in the country this year, questions are being asked what a 1 in 100 year event means. Kathryn speaks with Niwa Principal… Audio
'Heartbreaking': Westport evacuee 'back to square one' with flooded home
Hundreds of people have spent another night in evacuation centres or with family or friends after the weekend's flooding on the West Coast.
Devastating flooding on the West Coast and Marlborough
The extent of damage from the weekend's flooding is now being assessed at homes, farms and vineyards in the Buller and Marlborough districts which have been swamped by torrential rains and overflowing… Audio
Sun expected to shine in flood-hit areas
The Buller and Marlborough districts were both hit hard by heavy rainfall at the weekend.
But sunshine is forecast for both regions today.
Philippa Tolley spoke to Metservice meteorologist Amy… Audio
Severe flooding on West Coast leaves widespread damage
From the West Coast is the Mayor of Buller, Jamie Cleine. Audio
Marlborough residents looking to clean up after flooding
Many houses in the upper South Island remain underwater this morning after devastating flooding which led to hundreds of people fleeing their homes. The Buller, Marlborough and Tasman districts bore… Audio
Government announces financial aid for flood-hit Coasters, Marlborough
The government has pledged $300,000 to help the sodden Buller district, as 1000 people in Westport are unable to return home.
Roads reopen as evacuated Marlborough residents inspect damage
Road crews have been working all day to reopen closed roads around the South Island.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms set to hit North Island
More rain is on the way for a soggy country, with a severe thunderstorm watch issued for this afternoon.
Handle on hedgehogs' winter habits to help eradication efforts
GPS tracking of alpine-dwelling hedgehogs during winter shows they don't seek warmth elsewhere, but dig in and hibernate.
My Current Song: Luke Buda, 'Here Comes The Wind'
Luke Buda will release his third solo album 'Buda' in October, with the new album coming more than 12 years after his last offering. The first single 'Here Comes The Wind' was released last month. He… Audio
Man rescued by helicopter after car completely submerged
A man has lost his car, caravan and many of his possessions after the vehicles were submerged near the Motueka River and he was rescued by helicopter.
Wild weather: Homes evacuated, roads closed across top of South Island
A number of towns at the top of the South Island have been isolated, while Marlborough and Buller have declared local states of emergency. Audio
Europe floods: 'It's a very sad scene'
At least 120 people have died and hundreds more in western Europe are unaccounted for, after some of the worst flooding in decades.
'Red warning' weather: Buller declares State of Emergency
A close eye is being kept on the Buller River, with heavy rain and flooding sparking a state of emergency. Audio
Extreme weather: State of emergency in Buller - latest details
A state of emergency has been declared in Buller - because of heavy rain and flooding, in what's been described as a one in 50 year event.
Residents in low lying areas, or those who've had trouble… Video, Audio
Wild weather splatters and batters the country
It's a wild weather day with a red warning in place for heavy rain for parts of Westland and Buller. Roads are closed due to slips and surface flooding. And strong northwest gales are battering the… Audio
