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One person and their car have been trapped under a tree in Pautaua.
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Cliff collapse under new Beach Haven home a 'natural occurrence', owner cleared
Slip occurred after unsettled weather, severe rain.
Dozens of communities at 'serious flood risk and unprepared'
Forty-four communities listed as 'totally unprepared' for serious consequences.
Melbourne suburbs flood as heavy rains hit
It is 'one of the most significant flood events' in Victoria's recent history.
Opinion: End of era for Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel
OPINION: Thirty-two years of service in central and local government comes to an end.
Climate change: Million-dollar study to build local forecasting risk tool
How will climate change hit home at your place? This new tool will help forecast shifts.
Hurricane Ian lashes South Carolina as Florida's death toll climbs
Hurricane Ian pounded coastal South Carolina leaving at least 27 people dead.
Threat of sea level rise causes capital to re-route rail line
Wellington's light rail route has changed from going to the airport to the south instead.
Mud hip deep in Nelson home 'heartbreaking' for young family
'It was very messy and the smell was unbelievable,' said the resident and mother of two.
'Despicable behaviour': Nelson homes empty due to flood damage targeted by burglars
At least three yellow-stickered homes had been burgled in the past week.
International aid reaches flood-ravaged Pakistan
Military and volunteers desperately try to evacuate many thousands stranded by flooding.
'Climate catastrophe': Pakistan flooding deaths pass 1000
'We are at the moment at the ground zero of the front line of extreme weather events.'
River flooding costs hit $100m a year
Weather-related damage may soon be as destructive as earthquakes.
Nelson-Tasman flood victims re-entering homes as property assessments continue
Evacuees are receiving calls to confirm their property assessment.
Weather aftermath: State of emergency extended in Nelson for seven days
It has been extended till 2.54 pm on Wednesday August 31.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 August, 2022
Big clean-up lies ahead in storm aftermath, Capital prepares for another protest and hopes a wage change will help get more overseas staff into New Zealand in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Man watches rocks fly past as hill slips around his Nelson home
570 houses had been impacted in last week's deluge.
Nelson Floods: Before and after the devastation
The Nelson region has been devastated by wild weather. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard / Tim Cuff / Supplied
Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 August, 2022
Nelson-Tasman faces a long road to recovery as wet weather continues across NZ, why firefighters are walking off the job and Gaurav Sharma keeps swinging in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Live: Storm's fury - hundreds evacuated in Nelson; 'boulders rolling down the street'
A storm continues to create havoc across New Zealand with more rain to fall.
'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.'
Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 August, 2022
Heavy rain, flooding and state of emergency in Nelson, massive blaze still burning at Christchurch scrap yard and misinformation group pushing followers to apply for key general election roles in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Insurance boss: Flood cover won't continue being universally available
IAG calls on government to stop allowing building in flood-prone areas.
Nelson-Tasman floods: Heavy rain slams the region
Severe rain has caused slips and closed roads around the Nelson region. Video / Phil G-J / Alison Boswijk / Terra Firma Engineering Limited / Supplied
Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 August, 2022
Labour MP Gaurav Sharma remains under threat of expulsion, 'atmospheric river' hits South and Scott Morrison's 'bizarre' ministerial self-appointments in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Heavy rain hits Seoul, South Korea
At least seven people were killed, and 14 others were injured after heavy rainfall pounded Seoul. Video / AP
Puhoi Village hit by flooding overnight
Puhoi Village was flooded after a stream burst its bank. Video / George Chappell / Molly Cullen
Destruction in Kentucky after deadly floods
At least 37 people have died following a devastating flash flooding event that began on Thursday, July 28, in eastern Kentucky. Video / AP
Warning to stay away from Christchurch beaches, rivers, floodwaters
Floodwaters may be contaminated with sewage.
Students evacuated amid flooding fears
Flood fears prompt evacuations in North Dunedin. Video / Craig Baxter / ODT
Evacuations amid rising flood waters in Dunedin
People living near the Water of Leith were evacuated last night as flood waters threatened properties. Video / Allison Images
Residents come together as Lake Ohau village cut off after flooding
Severe flooding washed out a bridge yesterday closing the only road into Lake Ohau.
Flooding on Lake Ohau Rd near Twizel
A bridge has been washed out on Lake Ohau Rd near Twizel. Video / Heidi Versey
Extensive flooding in Canterbury's Omarama
Omarama Top 10 Holiday Park was hit by severe flooding. Video / Omarama Top Ten Holiday Park