Weather
Decision on additional Tasman flood funds not yet made - PM
But news that a rain radar for the top of the South Island will be funded by MetService has been welcomed.
Increase in cases of vomiting, diarrhoea since Nelson-Marlborough flooding
Health NZ was unable to confirm the number of cases or if they were linked to flood contamination.
Motueka hall full of donated goods for flood victims
One volunteer said she went to the Motueka Recreation Centre on Saturday and was surprised to see hardly anyone was there.
Double Blow: Tasman's rural resilience tested by back-to-back storms
As a second weather bomb lashed the Tasman region, Cosmo Kentish-Barnes was on the ground with rural residents staring down the barrel of another deluge.
Nelson-Tasman region to get its own rain radar by 2027
The existing contract with MetService was being amended to immediately begin the procurement of a new radar for the rain-hit region.
Counting the cost: flood clean up in Nelson Tasman
A week on from last week's devastating storm and locals in Nelson Tasman are still cleaning up and beginning to count the cost. Audio
'Disaster soup': Kaiteriteri campground flood victims count cost of damage
Marguerite Besier and Roger Croft had to be rescued from their caravan by a frontend loader.
Double Blow: Tasman's rural resilience
As a second weather bomb lashed the Tasman region, Cosmo Kentish-Barnes was on the ground with rural residents, still battered and bruised from the first flood and staring down the barrel of another… Audio
Slip blocks SH2 in Bay of Plenty
A large slip is covering both lanes of State Highway 2 near Waiotahe in the Bay of Plenty.
Real-time flood alert sensors installed on streams
Residents living near five Havelock North streams will have a real-time view of their water levels.
Hundreds lose power, roof torn off as severe gales lash Northland
Severe gales downed trees and powerlines across the region. Audio
Urgent repairs for stopbanks in Tasman ahead of more wet weather
The region has been slammed with two major floods in the past two weeks and Earth Sciences New Zealand is forecasting more wet weather for later in July and into early August. Audio
Hundreds of properties without power in Northland due to gales
Of the 500 homes still without electricity, most are in the Kaipara Harbour Coastal settlement of Tinopai. Northpower chief operating officer Mike Gibbs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Severe gales down trees and power lines in Northland
Severe gales in Northland in the past 12 hours have downed trees and powerlines leaving hundreds of households without power. Local resident Brigid Roberts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
State of Emergency lifted in Tasman District
The Tasman District has lifted its latest State of Emergency. Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Severe gales batter Northland
Severe gales caused havoc in Northland on Thursday night with downed trees taking out powerlines and leaving hundreds of homes without power. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Thousands without power in Northland after severe gales
Thousands are without power in parts of the West Kaipara area after high winds ripped through Northland on Thursday afternoon.
Families still isolated in parts of Motueka Valley after floods
About 28 families were cut off in parts of the Motueka Valley where damaged roads were impassable and could remain so for several months, Tasman District Council says. Video
Concern as signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman region
More significant rainfall is expected across parts of the country, including in the waterlogged Nelson Tasman region. Audio
