'Frightening, out of control' - Nelson residents flee as river bursts; Auckland also in firing line
'We were told we had five minutes to get out.'
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Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 August, 2022
Heavy rain, flooding and state of emergency in Nelson, massive blaze still burning at Christchurch scrap yard and misinformation group pushing followers to apply for key general election roles in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: State of emergency in Nelson as wild weather continues
A state of emergency was declared in Nelson, the West Coast and Buller as heavy rains continued to hammer the country. Video / Tim Cuff / George Heard / Phil G-J / Alison Boswijk / Terra Firma Engineering Limited / Supplied
Insurance boss: Flood cover won't continue being universally available
IAG calls on government to stop allowing building in flood-prone areas.
'One-in-100-year event': Hundreds evacuated in Nelson after river breaches banks
Niwa has warned of a '48-hour deluge' for the northern and western South Island.
Nelson-Tasman floods: Heavy rain slams the region
Severe rain has caused slips and closed roads around the Nelson region. Video / Phil G-J / Alison Boswijk / Terra Firma Engineering Limited / Supplied
Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 August, 2022
Labour MP Gaurav Sharma remains under threat of expulsion, 'atmospheric river' hits South and Scott Morrison's 'bizarre' ministerial self-appointments in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Weather: State of emergency declared for the West Coast
Communities could be cut off by the severe flooding expected with the heavy rainfall.
The extreme 'atmospheric river' behind this week's heavy rain
Meteorologist says weather event is in-line with the expected effects of climate change.
MetService National weather: August 16th - 17th
MetService National weather: August 16th - 17th
Rare red warning issued for South Island as almost a metre of rain forecast
More than half a metre of rain is forecast for some areas, bringing major flood warnings.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 August, 2022
Gaurav Sharma's job on the line as PM calls caucus meeting, secret cameras record 50,000 Auckland drivers unlawfully using phones & significant rain forecast right through to the weekend. Video / NZ Herald
'Atmospheric river': Heavy rain set to pummel areas of NZ
MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for the western parts of the South Island.
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Evacuated residents allowed to return home after slip
Twelve households were evacuated last night due to a slip on the Terrace.
Snow down to low levels across the South Island, roads closed
A cold week of weather is on the way.
Focus: Fog blankets Auckland while winter blast brings big chill
Fog continues to blanket Auckland while heavy snow warnings have been put in place across the South Island as a cold blast sweeps up Aotearoa. Video / George Heard / NZ Herald
Live: Winter blast brings big chill, heavy rain, Auckland fog
Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.
Aucklanders wake to heavy fog
Winter blast brings big chill, heavy rain, Auckland fog. Video / Chris Keall
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