'Devastating' - Jacinda Ardern surveys flood damage in Nelson
Jacinda Ardern said the stories she's heard so far are devastating.
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'Please, help us': Nelson flood victims' plea for help at meeting
Flood-affected residents have been told it will be a long road to recovery.
Live: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in Tasman
More than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.
'Frightening, out of control' - Nelson residents flee as river bursts; Auckland also in firing line
'We were told we had five minutes to get out.'
'One-in-100-year event': Hundreds evacuated in Nelson after river breaches banks
Niwa has warned of a '48-hour deluge' for the northern and western South Island.
Judge minces no words with meat thief
Delivery driver returned to see Elyse Wilson loading slabs of meat into her car.
Weather: State of emergency declared for the West Coast
Communities could be cut off by the severe flooding expected with the heavy rainfall.
Despair over low election candidate numbers
A considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.
Live: Winter blast brings big chill, heavy rain, Auckland fog
Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.
A faecal matter: Contaminants found in Christchurch's dirty rivers
Nearly half of Christchurch's waterways are in a poor condition.
Otago farmers assess damage after floods
Some Otago farmers are preparing for weeks, if not months, of repairs.
Civil Defence on standby as wild weather hits south
Dunedin residents were still being advised to be cautious after overnight rain.
Gloriavale milk row: No child labour used on farms, court hears
Losing $9m a year contract would be 'devastating if not fatal blow' for community.
Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
Rain easing after wild weather thrashes NZ
After a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.
Live: Violent winds, heavy rain - and snow in the south - as giant slip closes SH1
Severe weather warnings issued for most of the North Island and much of the south.
Christchurch Girls' High duo take out FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year title
Erin Humm and Amelia Ridgen became just the second female pair to win the coveted title.
Country Calendar uproar: Lake Hawea Station's Geoff Ross hits back at critics
Geoff Ross says trialling alternative methods is 'how sectors advance'.
Weather: Rain, snow, sun and wind forecast for the country today
Road snowfall warnings have also been issued for the South Island.
Black ice possible as frost set to hit Canterbury after snowfall
Metservice predicting snow down to 400m with heavy falls above 500m.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
High tide surges and storms cause damage to Selwyn farms
Property owners along the coast have copped extensive damage from salt water and sand.
Auckland, North Island centres under severe storm watch - harbour bridge warning
MetService has issued weather warnings and watches for much of New Zealand.
Local sits on wanted criminal until police arrive
Gang member had evaded the armed offenders squad.
Cold weather and blustery gales on the way
A storm is brewing over Tasmania which will help push a cold front in over New Zealand.
'Extremely unsafe' - Police concerned about poachers operating at night
Police have been investigating illegal hunting in rural communities and making arrests.
Cow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor condition
The row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.
'Paradise': Is this the world's best rural job here in NZ?
Key responsibility is to nurture the property as it reverts to natural bush.
Protesters stop operations at Southland coal mine
Protesters had provisions to last several days, they said.
Buller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 million
The area suffered severe flooding in July last year.
Sanford sells lobster quota for $49.3m
Sanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.
Port worker deaths: Call for inquiry
Two deaths in less than a week - one in Auckland and one in Lyttelton.
Omicron wave lingers in south
Rural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.
'Dress in layers': Strong wind warnings issued as cold front hits
Heavy rain across the country is also expected today.