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
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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.
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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.
Code red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fears
Heathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.
Ten mess-free rainy day activities for children of all ages
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Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Wild weather: Heavy rain sets in across upper South Island
Rough weather forecast for many parts of the country.
Wild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warnings
Emergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.
Snowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifields
There were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
MetService National weather: May 28th - 30th
MetService National weather: May 28th - 30th. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: May 29th
MetService Wellington weather: May 29th. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: May 29th
MetService Christchurch weather: May 29th. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: June 28th - 30th
MetService National weather: June 28th - 30th.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
King tide damage: Car park closed after coastline slammed
The Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club car park is closed today.
Stormy weekend: Thunderstorms, heavy rain on the way
Warnings have been issued ahead of a volatile weather cocktail hitting our shores.