Weather
Homes flooded in Marlborough
Malborough dairy farmer, Dione Timuiaiala, whose home flooded over the weekend called it a shock to wake to water underfoot. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Motueka Valley badly affected by the storm
Reporter Nick James visited the Motueka Valley after it as battered by the weekend's storm. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Stock loss and displacement in Tasman as a result of the storm
Tasman and Nelson begins clean up after extreme weather damaged land, stock, and roads. Mayor of Tasman District, Tim King spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Emergency Management Minister on the recent devastating weather
Nelson and Tasman is crying out for better warning systems so they can better prepare for serious weather events. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell. Audio
South Island braces for more bad weather
Officials in flood-stricken areas at the top of the South Island are bracing for more bad weather - and say they're already starting to focus on what's to come. Corin Dann spoke to MetService's head… Audio
South Island farmers badly affected by the storm
Farmers in Nelson and Tasman are reeling from a major weather event that's left some farms totally devastated. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Federated Farmers president Kerry Irvine. Audio
Mayor of Nelson says Tasman, Malborough region been hammered
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith updates us on the flooding situation and clean up in the Nelson/Tasman region Audio
'Nothing you can do about it': couple's property surrounded by water
Pouesi and Hilary Fitisemanu, who live by the Motueka River, were ready for the weather, but the rain came thick and fast.
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions - Civil Defence
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
Man killed by falling tree remembered as a 'big character'
The man killed by a falling tree during floods across the South Island was a fifth-generation hop farmer and "big character" in both the industry and his region.
Tasman residents warned to remain cautious after floods
The region remains under a state of emergency.
Spring Creek resident confronts council boss in soggy showdown
Sixty homes in Spring Creek were evacuated after heavy rain lashed the top of the South Island.
Person dies after reportedly being hit by tree near Nelson
MetService is checking out a possible tornado in Waitara, while Civil Defence says parts of Motueka flooded last night.
Otago rivers monitored as heavy rain yet to peak
An orange heavy rain warning is in place for Dunedin and Clutha until 9pm on Saturday night.
'Absolutely destroyed': Community helps Taranaki tornado victims
Clean up efforts are underway after a tornado tore through the town of Waitara overnight.
Council sending teams into flooded Wairau Valley township
It was likely to be a few days until the full extent of damage was known.
Tornado rips through Taranaki town
At least 11 houses on the main street of Waitara alone suffered damage.
Evacuated Marlborough residents return home
Spring Creek and Renwick residents spent the night away from their homes.
Heavy rain and snow for the south
It's been a wet and wild start to the school holidays. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats talks to Mihi. Audio
'Mother Nature' delays new ski field, lift opening at Cardrona
Bad weather and not enough snow have done their best to delay the opening of a new terrain and lift at Cardrona ski field in the South Island.
