Latest from Southland

Live: Third Southland town told to flee floods, blocks of land under water

Some families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.

'Very afraid and freezing cold': Tourists thought they'd die in West Coast floods

'We were very afraid and freezing cold. There was no way of communicating with anyone.'

Hundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the South

While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.

Bankers spruik Tiwai, as analysts predict smelter will be sold

Rio Tinto would be better off paying someone $200m to take Tiwai Pt smelter off it.

Incredible footage: State highway destroyed, travellers stranded

Video footage shows large parts of Milford Road have been washed away.

Shocking photos reveal destruction of wetlands

New Zealand has lost more than 90 per cent of its wetlands to development.

Farm find leads to new healthcare export industry

Accidental discovery of fulvic acid in the 1950s now marketed as a dietary supplement.

Weather: Severe gales with gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South Island

MetService is warning trees, powerlines and vehicles could be damaged by the winds.

Young couple killed in Mataura crash were 'role models'

Young couple killed in car crash were role models in Southland community.

Wind gusts up to 130km/h as wild weather approaches

Summer is put on hold this week for some unlucky parts of the country.

Weather: It won't feel like summer for next week

Chilly days are in the forecast for most places across the country for the next full week.

One dead after car hits power pole in Southland

Roads remain closed, motorists advised to avoid the area.

'Beautiful smile': Toddler who died in driveway tragedy remembered

"Precious baby boy" will be sadly missed.

Auckland child killed in Southland driveway incident

Police have released the name of the dead child.

Happy New Year: Brighter weather on way for NZ by New Year's Eve

It'll be a sweet start to 2020.

The great Kiwi summer weather fail: Unsettled month continues

Tis the season for endless fronts.

Mataura death: Child struck in driveway

A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a Mataura driveway.

Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.

Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.