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Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Pockets of heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash parts of New Zealand.
First ski field opens for the season. Video / George Heard
MetService Christchurch weather: June 4th. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: June 2nd - 4th. Video / MetService
Heading north for Queen's Birthday weekend? Pack a brolly.
Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.
The bridge will be closed while load testing is carried out.
Water levels slowly easing as hundreds of people plan to return to evacuated homes.
The ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.
More deluges fuelled by atmospheric rivers may be on cards this winter.
Bridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.
The road is closed with no diversions in place.
Lifelong Waikuku resident Andrew Gale takes the Herald through his flooded property where water has breached his garage and sleepout. Video / Kurt Bayer
People in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.
Aerial view of flooding in Canterbury as days of heavy rain has brought widespread flooding to the Canterbury Region. Video / George Heard
Climate change is why the Canterbury flooding earlier this year was so severe, researchers say. Video / George Heard / Hamish Clark / Supplied
River levels have been falling but it could take two or three more days to drain.
The only way north out of Ashburton is by air - 17 roads shut, four bridges damaged and not passable, Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown says.
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