Canterbury state of emergency to continue for week in worst-hit areas
The extended state of emergency provides reassurance for farmers in the recovery phase.
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Temuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.
'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.
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Parents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.
'Rough few days for Canterbury': Shallow 3.9 quake jolts Christchurch
The quake was felt as far away as Auckland, according to GeoNet.
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Canterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'
Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.
Campground owners' frantic mission to save caravans from flooding
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Ashburton Bridge opening delayed, stress testing complete
The bridge will be closed while load testing is carried out.
Canterbury floods: Farmers stocktake of damage
Receding floodwaters reveal devastating cost of floods to farmlands.
Vital SH1 link restored: 'Slumping' Ashburton Bridge reopens for light traffic
NZTA had been testing the damaged bridge through Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Canterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear
"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.
Canterbury flooding: Rail network takes a battering
KiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.
Ashburton bridge 'slumping' after flooding event, alternate route expected tonight
All other road options south from Ashburton are closed.
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The ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.
Watch: Repairing roads main priority for flood-stricken Canterbury - PM
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor allocated $500,000 in funding for farmers and growers
Helicopters ferrying stranded people across Ashburton River - for a price
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Meat products recalled over fears of listeria
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Empty shelves at supermarkets - Canterbury flooding causing delivery disruptions
South Island shoppers will see gaps on the shelves today.
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.