Man watches rocks fly past as hill slips around his Nelson home
570 houses had been impacted in last week's deluge.
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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
Flood survivor trekked through swollen creeks for help
A 'miracle' the man made it to safety.
Niwa weather outlook for July warns of flooding risk for school holidays
Temperatures are likely to be warmer than average across all regions.
Driveway dilemma: No EQC cover for couple highlights concerns
EQ cover for land is limited to land that is within your property boundary.
New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed
Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.
Whanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three years
The club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.
Children trapped in early learning centre by floodwaters in Thames-Coromandel
It's believed seven children are at the centre.
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Alarm bells sound over Nelson library site after sea rise report
Recent data shows Nelson's coastline is subsiding at double the rate of sea-level rise.
'Heightened risk': Westport in danger of another Buller River flood - report
Repairs to rockwork damaged by last July's floods would cost over $2.6 million.
'Less time to act than we thought': Sinking land, rising oceans - how our coast will be transformed
Scientists say councils should be preparing for higher seas right now.
Buller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 million
The area suffered severe flooding in July last year.
How much and who pays, part of major climate adaptation process
It will tackle the thorny issue of managed retreat, when areas become inhabitable.
Quick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural property
Quick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural property. Video / Supplied
Westport flood protection scheme faces extra costs
A proposal to improve drainage of floodwaters will have further cost implications.
Clean-up on East Coast to cost millions after 'biblical' flood event
The council will be calling upon Government and Waka Kotahi for the financial support.
Fresh flooding fears for Tairāwhiti as rain continues to pelt down
New flood warning in place for Tairāwhiti as the Waipaoa River continues to rise.