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Mayor praises storm response, promises 'better system' for Little River
Phil Mauger concedes Lake Forsyth should have opened earlier to reduce flooding on Banks Peninsula.
Wellington storm: Nearly 300 still without electricity after last week's gales
Several hundred Wellington homes still have no power since the huge storm that tore down numerous trees and power lines last week. Audio
Nearly 300 still without power in Wellington after storms
Nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, four days after 150 kilometre winds battered the region. Utility Disputes Commissioner Neil Mallon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Strict conditions' govern when lakes can be emptied - ECan
ECan officials are continuing to defend decisions made around when to empty a lake into the sea, which some say could have prevented flooding if done earlier. Audio
Council criticised for management of Lake Ellesmere during storm
The Canterbury Regional Council is being criticised for its management of Lake Ellesmere, with residents frustrated the lake was not opened to the sea before last week's storm. Environment… Audio
Wellington Electricity on power outage
Many Wellington residents are angry that Wellington Electricity has kept them in the dark, both in terms of power and information. Chief executive Greg Skelton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
State of emergency remains for Banks Peninsula
While the state of emergency in Christchurch was lifted yesterday it remains in place for Banks Peninsula. Banks Peninsula MP Vanessa Weenink spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Some Wellington residents still without power after storm
Some Wellington residents have spent three to four days without power in the aftermath of the recent storm. Brooklyn resident Sean Keaney, who has been powerless since Thursday night, spoke to Alexa… Audio
State of emergency lifted in Christchurch
The state of emergency put in place in response to flooding has been lifted in Christchurch, but it remains in place for Banks Peninsula.
Wellington residents without power 'left in limbo' as power outage goes on
Frustration is mounting among residents in Wellington who have been without power since early Thursday.
Akaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater system overflows
Despite pumping wastewater out onto the street and cleaning toilet paper and human faeces off his lawn for most of the day, one businessman remained cheerful.
Lights, flights back on, but storm clean-up far from finished
Transport services have resumed, but local councils warn that storm damage repairs could take weeks. Audio
'Lake wasn't opened in time': Little River residents angry with council
The town has been inundated with water, which residents say could have been mitigated.
Main concern in Canterbury is surface flooding - Mitchell
The Emergency Management Minister says officials are out checking on residents while further north Cook Strait ferries are sailing again. Audio
Council defends management of Lake Ellesmere during storm
Sea conditions prevented the earthworks from happening before the rain storm hit.
The big wet weather mop up
There's still a state of emergency in Christchurch and many properties across Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatu are still without power following the week's wild weather. Audio
Main road to Akaroa still blocked days after flooding
Intense rainfall on Wednesday flooded State Highway 75 from Motukarara to Little River.
Weather: What you need to know about road and school closures, flights, ferries
Teams are looking for slips in Christchurch.
'Surrounded by water': Anger, frustration after Canterbury floods
Selwyn district residents say record rainfalls that pelted the region were the most they have ever seen.
Wellington mops up after storm as power cuts, travel chaos lingers
The blustery wind and driving rain may have died down but power cuts, ferry cancellations, flight backlogs and rubberneckers still confound the capital. Audio
