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'Get out now': Family fled wall of water, daring tractor rescue
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.
'Good guy taken far too soon': Tributes for truckie killed by falling tree
A man killed when a tree fell on his truck in Canterbury on Monday has been named
Eating disorders: Survivor once sent home to die joins desperate calls for Govt help
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.
'It is disappointing': Chief Ombudsman slams prison conditions
His comments come after reports into unannounced inspections at two prisons.
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
The campground was inundated with water from the nearby Selwyn River.
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.
What caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answered
We can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.
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.
Solid dumping of snow for Mt Hutt as severe weather hits region
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
Two different companies are transporting people across the river as bridge shut.
Meat products recalled over fears of listeria
The affected products include sliced roast beef and ham and whole hams.
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.
Sheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters Canterbury
Surging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.
One person dead after tree falls on truck in Canterbury
The road is closed with no diversions in place.
Canterbury flooding - 10 State Highways remain closed
Rain easing but caution required as rivers remain swollen.
5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in Canterbury
People in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.
Flooding brings painful memories for farmer who lost 100 cows in 2009
In 2009 Peter Schouten's cows washed away while crossing a bridge for morning milking.
Live: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri River
Dozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.
Ashburton residents endure sleepless night as river rises
Ashburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.
Watch: Dramatic chopper rescue as farmer lifted to safety
The helicopter lands amid the raging floodwaters to rescue a lone figure trapped below.
'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river rises
Civil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".
Explained: The science of the storm causing havoc in Canterbury
Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.
Code red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fears
Heathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.