New ZealandBest friend safe but flood pain remainsDave Stewart and his family may have emerged from the floodwaters safe and well.08 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flood clean-up expected to take monthsThe Mid-Canterbury Farmy Army help clean up flood damage across the rural region.07 Jun 10:57 PM
VideoWater races into the Otuihau - Whangārei and Wairoa FallsFred Tito captured the Otuihau - Whangārei Falls in Tikipunga and Omiru Falls, also known as Wairoa Falls, in Titoki around 7.30am this morning. Video / Fred TitoWatch07 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandCanterbury state of emergency to continue for week in worst-hit areasThe extended state of emergency provides reassurance for farmers in the recovery phase.03 Jun 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Get out now': Family fled wall of water, daring tractor rescueTemuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'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.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.01 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandAshburton bridge to close for several days, alternate route expected tonightWater levels slowly easing as hundreds of people plan to return to evacuated homes.01 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern gives flooding updateThe Government has declared the flooding as an "adverse event" for Canterbury meaning $500,000 in funding can be unlocked for farmers and growers. Video / PoolWatch01 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandEmpty shelves at supermarkets - Canterbury flooding causing delivery disruptionsSouth Island shoppers will see gaps on the shelves today.31 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homesMop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.31 May 07:14 PM
New ZealandSheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters CanterburySurging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.31 May 09:48 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding - 10 State Highways remain closedRain easing but caution required as rivers remain swollen.31 May 05:24 AM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandFocus: Record rainfall batters Canterbury for second dayClimate change is why the Canterbury flooding earlier this year was so severe, researchers say. Video / George Heard / Hamish Clark / SuppliedWatch31 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown gives flooding updateThe only way north out of Ashburton is by air - 17 roads shut, four bridges damaged and not passable, Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown says.Watch31 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Hundreds evacuated in Canterbury floodingHundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. Video / Supplied / Hamish Clark / MetServiceWatch30 May 08:15 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri RiverDozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.30 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandAshburton residents endure sleepless night as river risesAshburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.30 May 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river risesCivil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".30 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand75 per cent of Napier floods insurance claims settledA 'small number of complex situations' on Napier Hill are yet to be resolved, says mayor.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandHorizons Regional Council rules out opening floodgates at MoutuaThe Horowhenua District Council is pleading with residents to stop using water as the rain continues to be relentless in the lower North Island. Video / Paul WilliamsWatch27 Apr 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Im dreading winter': More than 800 Wairarapa homes at risk of floodingThe cost to Masterton homeowners could exceed $40 million in the event of a flood.06 Apr 11:15 PM
WorldIndonesia landslides, floods kill 55 people; dozens missingRelief efforts hampered by power cuts, blocked roads and the remoteness of the area.05 Apr 02:23 AM
WorldFloods, landslides kill 23 in IndonesiaAt least 23 people dead and 20 bodies recovered in Indonesia after surge in bad weather.04 Apr 07:56 AM
VideoRotorua thunderstorms cause flooding in housesFlooding in Rotorua after a thunderstorm on Wednesday night. Video / SuppliedWatch31 Mar 06:23 PM
World40 minute call: Man trapped in car in floods desperately tried to get outHe and another man trapped in his vehicle are the first deaths from Australian floods.25 Mar 03:45 AM
WorldNSW floods: 18,000 evacuated; 38 areas declared disaster zonesMany residents are at 'breaking point' as crisis worsens, NSW premier says.22 Mar 12:54 AM
WorldRain storms batter Sydney: Residents warned they could be flooded as dam spills'We're definitely highlighting to the community that major flooding is possible.'20 Mar 04:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisabled tenant faces eviction from his Kāinga Ora homeThe house occupied by Bronwyn Edwards' son was supposed to have been vacated on Friday.17 Mar 05:00 PM
