Wild weather: 'Bulk' of displaced Westport residents should be home this afternoon, but more bad weather on the way
The cleanup is beginning - slowly - for flood-affected Westport residents.
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Dead cows line Westport beach and riverbeds in aftermath of raging floods
Westport beach becomes a resting place for stock killed in massive floods at the weekend.
Watch: Govt to provide relief fund for flood-affected regions
Extensive clean-up ahead, say ministers after viewing damage.
Brrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in south
Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.
30 crashes in south this week as NZ hit with strong winds, snow
More rain, wind and snow is forecast over the coming days.
Mid-week blast: Severe weather warning issued for parts of NZ
A nasty pair of fronts are set to bring rain, snow and gales to central and southern NZ.
Average Ashburton water bill could rise $9000 without reforms - report
The Government says the forecast for local councils appears grim without reform.
Rare penguin's delightful selfie
Endangered birds colonise remote Fiordland sounds, offering hope of survival.
Snow in Wellington, giant wave warning - storm surging north
Low temperatures, snow and large waves unleashed across New Zealand today.
SNAs here, there and everywhere on West Coast – maps suggest
West Coast mayors this month appealed to the Government to rethink its SNA rules.
Duck shooters' desperate efforts to save driver of vehicle that plunged into river
Fatal accident 'another blow for the community following a series of sad events'.
PM commits $4 million for Mid Canterbury farmers affected by floods
Jacinda Ardern has spent the day in Canterbury, which was devastated by torrential rain.
Snow to sea level possible in Canterbury next week
There is a reportedly a 30-50 per cent chance of snow to sea level.
Brrrr! Chilly start across Auckland and NZ - frosty start in south
There is a southerly flow making its way across the country
Lasting trauma: Official response to Mycoplasma bovis 'poorly executed'
As of 17 June this year, 266 farms have tested positive for the disease.
'A gift to NZ': Tributes for businessman and philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar
Sir Eion had been fighting pancreatic cancer since last year.
Southland facing $7.5m shortage from NZTA, could force bridge closure
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency decision has Southland council facing a $7.5m shortfall.
Toxic timber filling up NZ's landfills
Some 400,000 tonnes of noxious waste is being dumped in the nation's landfills each year.
Mosgiel lifestylers vow to fight development
Neighbours say 130-lot project will ruin their country way of living.
Tough times for Marlborough wine tour guides
Border reopening was not translating into more tour visitors.
Landowner calls for tougher penalites for poachers
The South Island has the highest rate of illegal hunting in the country.
Canterbury floods: 'S**t mate, I think I'm in trouble'
Hororata plasterer was stuck up a tree with raging floodwaters beneath him.
Coast mayors call for halt to all SNA work in wake of protests
West Coast mayors are calling for a halt to identifying SNAs on private land.
Police spent $22,000 for a protest - but nobody turned up
Police had prepared for violent clashes.
Best friend safe but flood pain remains
Dave Stewart and his family may have emerged from the floodwaters safe and well.
Person in hospital after packhouse injury
A person has been flown to Dunedin hospital after getting their arm stuck in a machine.
Canterbury flood clean-up expected to take months
The Mid-Canterbury Farmy Army help clean up flood damage across the rural region.
Passion for whisky sees career come full circle
Cyril Yates' passion for whisky distilling is evident by talking to him.
Grim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash
"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.
'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods
'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.
Canterbury floods: Farmers stocktake of damage
Receding floodwaters reveal devastating cost of floods to farmlands.
Focus: Sheffield Farmers abandon house following floods
Farmers in the North Canterbury region of Sheffield have been forced to abandon their homes due to the rising floodwater. Video / Hamish Clark
Canterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked region
Bridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.
Heartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homes
Mop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.