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Canterbury flooding aftermath: 'The winter feed's all gone'
Farmers near burst stopbanks in Mid Canterbury return to find piled-up debris, fences washed away and waterlogged winter feed.
Recap: Ashburton Bridge could reopen tomorrow after stress tests
Blocks are being dropped on Ashburton Bridge for stress testing, Ashburton's mayor says, and it may reopen to light traffic tomorrow morning if successful.
Waikuku Holiday Park owner describes flood devastation
Imagine watching 16 years of hard work wash away in a few short but hellishly stormy hours.
That's what's happened to Waikuku Holiday Park owners Rex and Debbie Jefcoate.
Torrential rain and water… Video, Audio
Some southern supermarket shelves with gaps as roads closed
Fonterra is preparing to truck supplies down the West Coast from tomorrow morning to ensure southerners don't miss out on their milk.
Gaps are already starting to appear in supermarket shelves after… Audio
Weather: South Island split as SH1 closed at Ashburton bridge
The South Island is effectively split in two on Tuesday night, with a key link in state highway one closed.
Ashburton Bridge is out of action with the flood waters of recent days affecting its… Video, Audio
Canterbury flooding in pictures: Bridge damage adds to floods drama
As Canterbury embarks on a massive cleanup, a SH1 bridge closure is adding to the task. RNZ's photographers and reporters have been documenting it.
Residents urged not to panic-buy after roads to lower South Island close
Residents in the lower South Island will see gaps on supermarket shelves after floodwater damage cut key delivery routes through Canterbury.
Adverse event declared in Canterbury after flooding
The announcement unlocks $500,000 in funding for flood recovery measures for the region.
Canterbury flooding - bridges closed, no detour available
The fallout from Canterbury's torrential rainfall and flooding continues with a crucial bridge in Ashburton now closed. It appears to have slumped and it's being assessed by engineers. Waka Kotahi… Audio
Road and bridge closures causing chaos in Canterbury
RNZ reporter Conan Young got trapped on the south side of the Ashburton River earlier this morning, shortly after it was closed due to significant slumping on the northern side of the bridge.
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Ashburton bridge at risk
Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown talks to Kathryn about the Ashburton bridge which closed this morning due to "slumping". He says engineers are en route to inspect the bridge and he estimates it… Audio
Flood waters receding but state of emergency remains in Canterbury
The flood waters are receding in Canterbury but the region remains in a state of emergency after three days of heavy rain. More than 300 properties had to be evacuated - some people have been able to… Audio
Canterbury flooding: Roads out of Ashburton risky
The Ashburton bridge at State Highway 1 was closed earlier this morning after motorists reported they could feel it slumping under them.
Reporter Conan Young was one of those who drove south over the… Audio
Canterbury flooding: Rangiora church housing evacuees
A church in Rangiora has become a base for those evacuating flooding in North Canterbury.
Rangiora Baptist Church executive pastor Jan De Lange has been checking in on those at the church.
He spoke… Audio
Canterbury flooding: Agriculture minister in town to assess damage
The Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor are in mid-Canterbury to survey the damage from three days of torrential rain.
The Government has made an initial contribution of… Audio
Canterbury flooding: Traveller spent night at Hakatere Marae
About seven families camped out at the Hakatere Marae on the outskirts of Ashburton on Monday night.
While it was bad weather across the region, inside the marae there's been plenty of comfort food… Audio
Canterbury flooding: Ashburton Mayor on emergency bridge closure
Ashburton has woken from a nervous night as flooding forced residents to stay packed in case of an emergency evacuation.
The clean up job is now beginning, and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will… Audio
Canterbury flood: Nervous night for residents ready to evacuate
Hundreds of Cantabrians have spent the night next to packed bags, warned to be ready to move if rivers burst their banks.
While the rain has eased, waterways are continuing to drain a three-day… Audio
Canterbury flooding: Mid canterbury farmer update
Agriculture Minster Damien O'Connor will visit Ashburton today to see the damage from flooding in the district.
Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers president David Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Canterbury flooding: Farmer on quick exit after stop bank burst
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor are in to mid-Canterbury to survey the damage from three days of torrential rain.
Evacuees and stranded travellers have spent… Audio
