Severe weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.

Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.

The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.

'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'

'As New Zealand’s weather becomes more volatile, engineering at this level is a must.'

'If people are thieving wildfowl from a public place, they should throw the book at them.'

Event Hire hopes to get between 30,000 to 50,000 visitors over three days.

'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'

A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.

'It is an absolute disgrace we have infrastructure that has failed.'

It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.

'It keeps the kids in school, and it’s definitely keeping the kids in tow.'

'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.

Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.

Ben Purua, David Seymour, Phil Duncan.

An orange alert is already in place for one region, where up to 160mm could fall.

This time a year ago, fresh produce was at the mercy of extreme weather events.

Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.

Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.

Hundreds of dogs and their handlers across 128 sheepdog trial clubs will compete.

Southern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.

Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.

An act of considerable audacity was perpetrated on Sunday evening or night, August 27.