
Eating disorders: National backs parents' petition for more support
National is now backing calls for urgent funding and support for eating disorder patients.
National is now backing calls for urgent funding and support for eating disorder patients.
Temuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.
'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.
A man killed when a tree fell on his truck in Canterbury on Monday has been named
Parents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.
The quake was felt as far away as Auckland, according to GeoNet.
His comments come after reports into unannounced inspections at two prisons.
Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.
The campground was inundated with water from the nearby Selwyn River.
NZTA had been testing the damaged bridge through Tuesday afternoon and evening.
We can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.
"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.
KiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.
All other road options south from Ashburton are closed.
The ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor allocated $500,000 in funding for farmers and growers
Two different companies are transporting people across the river as bridge shut.
The affected products include sliced roast beef and ham and whole hams.
Mop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.
Surging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.
The road is closed with no diversions in place.
Rain easing but caution required as rivers remain swollen.
People in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.
In 2009 Peter Schouten's cows washed away while crossing a bridge for morning milking.
Dozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.
Ashburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.
The helicopter lands amid the raging floodwaters to rescue a lone figure trapped below.
Civil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".
Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.
Heathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.