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Tropical-fuelled rain deluge set to swamp holiday weekend
Pockets of heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash parts of New Zealand.
First ski field opens for the season
First ski field opens for the season. Video / George Heard
MetService Christchurch weather: June 4th
MetService Christchurch weather: June 4th. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: June 3rd - 5th
MetService National weather: June 3rd - 5th. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: June 3rd
MetService Wellington weather: June 3rd. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: June 2nd - 4th
MetService National weather: June 2nd - 4th. Video / MetService
Washout holiday: Long weekend weather set to be a doozy
Heading north for Queen's Birthday weekend? Pack a brolly.
Canterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'
Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.
Ashburton Bridge opening delayed, stress testing complete
The bridge will be closed while load testing is carried out.
Ashburton bridge to close for several days, alternate route expected tonight
Water levels slowly easing as hundreds of people plan to return to evacuated homes.
Solid dumping of snow for Mt Hutt as severe weather hits region
The ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.
Wetter winter coming: Why NZ can expect more major rain events
More deluges fuelled by atmospheric rivers may be on cards this winter.
Canterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked region
Bridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.
Heartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homes
Mop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.
Sheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters Canterbury
Surging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.
One person dead after tree falls on truck in Canterbury
The road is closed with no diversions in place.
Focus: Lifelong Waikuku resident staying positive amid flood damage
Lifelong Waikuku resident Andrew Gale takes the Herald through his flooded property where water has breached his garage and sleepout. Video / Kurt Bayer
5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in Canterbury
People in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.
Focus: Aerial view of flooding in Canterbury
Aerial view of flooding in Canterbury as days of heavy rain has brought widespread flooding to the Canterbury Region. Video / George Heard
Focus: Record rainfall batters Canterbury for second day
Climate change is why the Canterbury flooding earlier this year was so severe, researchers say. Video / George Heard / Hamish Clark / Supplied
Ashburton residents urged to keep bags packed as river levels drop
River levels have been falling but it could take two or three more days to drain.
Focus Live: Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown gives flooding update
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.
Winter hack: You've been lighting fires the wrong way your whole life
The following advice could change your life.
Focus: Hundreds evacuated in Canterbury flooding
Hundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. Video / Supplied / Hamish Clark / MetService
Live: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri River
Dozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.
MetService severe weather warning for Canterbury: May 30
A MetService Red Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain has been maintained in Canterbury, conditions will get worse before they get better. State of emergencies have been declared in the region. Video / Metservice
'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river rises
Civil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".
Explained: The science of the storm causing havoc in Canterbury
Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.