Weather
Cost of floods at $120m and rising
The cost of the weekend's floods has jumped to at least 120 million dollars and that doesn't factor in damage to farms. Audio
Piripiki local is going to travel dangerous washed-out road
Ted Williamson really wants to be at home tomorrow night to watch the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby semi-final even if he ends up walking around treacherous slips and wash-outs to do so. Audio
Ice causes treacherous conditions on roads
Ice has caused treacherous conditions on the roads in the lower South Island this morning, prompting flight delays and road closures.
Local leaders say more support needed for clean-up
Local leaders hope the Prime Minister John Key will offer more assistance to the flood-damaged lower North Island after he sees the scale of the damage when he visits the region today. Audio
Volunteers to help farmer flood victims
About 20 farmers have offered to help lower North Island counterparts who have had land severely affected by floods and slips.
Making do without power after Canterbury's snow
About 12 customers remain without power in Canterbury, more than a week after heavy snow cut electricity to close to 5000 households and businesses.
Wild weather closes Dart Valley track until Spring at earliest
One of New Zealand's popular walking tracks along the Dart Valley, through Mount Aspiring National Park, is likely to remain impassable for the rest of the year. Audio
Our reporter in Whanganui
Our reporter Robin Martin has been with locals as they looked inside their homes. Audio
Locals get first look inside their waterlogged homes
To Whanganui East, where waterlogged cars have been towed out of garages at the same time as a few locals got a first glimpse inside their wrecked homes. Audio
Flood-hit residents vent anger at meeting
Civil Defence authorities will today begin escorting Whanganui residents with special circumstances to their homes behind the emergency cordon. Audio
Some Anzac Parade residents returning home this afternoon
About half the people with homes inside Whanganui's Anzac Parade emergency cordon should be allowed to return to their properties this afternoon. Audio
Another freezing day in the south
After yesterday's near record freeze, the South Island woke to another bone-chilling morning, with Omarama taking the honours.
Flooded farmers, businesses have a long road ahead
The Civil Defence Minister, Nikki Kaye has returned to Whanganui four days after it was hit by its biggest ever recorded floods at the weekend and a state of local emergency was declared. Audio
Aurora Australis seen above Thames
If they're lucky and in the right place, Aurora Australis followers have been in for a treat overnight. Audio
Civil Defence Minister to tour flooded areas
The Civil Defence Minister, Nikki Kaye, is back in the area visiting local authorities and visiting people who've had to leave their homes. Audio
Fears for Whanganui families four days after floods hit.
The Whanganui City Council is still trying to contact locals cut off by flooding as the city enters its fourth day of a state of emergency. Audio
Whanganui enters 4th day of emergency
The Whanganui City Council is still trying to contact cut-off locals as the city enters its fourth day of a state of emergency. Audio
Some flood-hit home owners allowed back
Some Whanganui people have been allowed back into their homes today but many are facing an indeterminate wait to get sewage-tainted mud cleared before they can return. Audio
Whanganui River settlements remain cut off
While the Whanganui River floodwaters are receding, residents in the remote river valley are still feeling vulnerable, with emergency services unable to reach them by road. Audio
Whanganui's Mayor with the latest
The Whanganui district mayor Annette Main has just landed after a helicopter flight to get a clearer picture of the damage. Audio
