Man's frantic journey to reach pregnant partner: 'Missing the birth wasn't an option'
Nick Schryvers became stuck in Golden Bay after the road was damaged by Cyclone Gita.
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Limited road access to Takaka tomorrow
There will be limited road access to Cyclone Gita-ravaged Takaka from tomorrow.
Cleaning up in Cyclone Gita's aftermath
Most states of emergency lifted but Takaka still cut off by road slips.
'Months' before Nelson Tasman comes back to normal
Floodwaters have receded, but locals fear it'll be months before they get their lives back
Takaka runs out of toilet paper and bread
The town's stores have been cleared out of milk, bread and toilet paper.
Trees, mud blanketing parts of Nelson, Tasman regions
Despairing locals are wondering how long it will take to repair the damage.
Gita's big split: How NZ got in the way - and today's region-by-region forecast
The storm has split in two and continues to ravage Canterbury and the lower South Island.
Gita: Flooding highest we've ever seen - Nelson locals
Rivers burst their banks and locals fled their homes as a deluge from Gita caused flooding
Live: Washed away - Gita's trail of destruction, more rain to come
Some Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.
Gita: Flights, trains cancelled and roads closed: All you need to know
Flights have been cancelled and roads are closed as Cyclone Gita begins to be felt.
Cyclone-weary bay prepares for another blast
Tasman residents brace for cyclone while repairing damage from the last one.
Trampers, boaties urged to leave ahead of Cyclone Gita
Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman are bracing for the arrival of Cyclone Gita.
Cyclone Gita's u-turn to NZ: Who's in the firing line?
"Hurricane force winds" possible when Gita hits New Zealand.
How I cheated death twice in 7 months
Gordon Gray almost died from renal failure in July. Two weeks ago he had a brain bleed.
Cyclone Fehi: The latest
State Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.
Cyclone Fehi: State highway reopens
This week's storm played havoc with the plans of motorists, with closures stranding many.
Safety first then call, Insurance Council tells storm victims
Don't do anything that puts your safety at risk, the council says
Wild weather: In pictures
Ex-cyclone Fehi is sweeping across the country today bringing wild weather to most parts.
The big wet: What you need to know
Wild weather slamming the country has caused flooding, road closures and wild winds.
Nelson man jailed for sexually grooming 15-year-old
A man has been convicted in Nelson of sexually messaging young girls.
Three-car smash south of Nelson
Three cars and a truck have crashed outside Nelson this morning.
The hungry monarch caterpillars
Monarch butterflies in dire straits as their favourite food is in short supply
NZ under-18 1500m smashed at Cooks
Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic
More Wellingtonians blame beetles for blisters
More people have revealed their mystery blisters, possibly caused by beetles.
Water runs red at popular beach fountain
Beachgoers were met by a strange sight at one of Auckland's most popular beaches today.
Our Jekyll and Hyde summer continues
Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.
Stranded: No money, nowhere to sleep ... and no refund
A woman from the UK is looking for somewhere to sleep after a Jetstar flight was cancelled
Summer bummer: Holiday spots in for another drenching
Uh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.
Serious flooding in Hokitika, Greymouth
Seven roads closed in Grey District as floods spread south on the West Coast.
Yachtsman 'incredibly lucky' after catamaran capsizes
A yachtsman was rescued from the Nelson Harbour after being in the water for five hours.