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Falling water levels ease flood risk

River flow levels and a minimal rain forecast suggest Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu might only rise by a further 10cm.

More rain on the cards for Queenstown

More heavy rain is on the way for the Lake Wakatipu head waters before anything starts to improve.

Queenstown braces for floodwaters

Queenstown expected to flood overnight

Queenstown is preparing for the worst as the swollen Lake Wakatipu threatens to burst its banks and flood the CBD.

Drought-stricken stock cause problems on Northland roads

Northland's drought may be endangering motorists - and stock - as hungry farm animals go wandering for food and water.

Queenstown braces for flooding

Queenstown businesses are being warned to brace for potential flooding as more heavy rain is predicted over the next two days.

Rain not enough to quench Northland pastures

The brief respite of rain for Northland farmers yesterday is not enough to quench the parched pastures.

Deep south gets grip on damage

More stranded trampers evacuated

More stranded trampers will be flown out of flooded walking tracks a day after 120 were evacuated from the Milford Track.