New Zealand'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Good guy taken far too soon': Tributes for truckie killed by falling treeA man killed when a tree fell on his truck in Canterbury on Monday has been named02 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandEating disorders: Survivor once sent home to die joins desperate calls for Govt helpParents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.02 Jun 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Rough few days for Canterbury': Shallow 3.9 quake jolts ChristchurchThe quake was felt as far away as Auckland, according to GeoNet.02 Jun 01:51 AM
New Zealand'It is disappointing': Chief Ombudsman slams prison conditionsHis comments come after reports into unannounced inspections at two prisons.01 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandCanterbury 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.01 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandCampground owners' frantic mission to save caravans from floodingThe campground was inundated with water from the nearby Selwyn River.01 Jun 09:49 PM
New ZealandAshburton Bridge opening delayed, stress testing completeThe bridge will be closed while load testing is carried out.01 Jun 09:18 PM
New ZealandCanterbury floods: Farmers stocktake of damageReceding floodwaters reveal devastating cost of floods to farmlands.01 Jun 06:37 PM
New ZealandVital SH1 link restored: 'Slumping' Ashburton Bridge reopens for light trafficNZTA had been testing the damaged bridge through Tuesday afternoon and evening.01 Jun 04:36 PM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.01 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandAshburton bridge 'slumping' after flooding event, alternate route expected tonightAll other road options south from Ashburton are closed.01 Jun 02:22 AM
TravelSolid dumping of snow for Mt Hutt as severe weather hits regionThe ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.01 Jun 01:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Repairing roads main priority for flood-stricken Canterbury - PMAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor allocated $500,000 in funding for farmers and growers01 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandHelicopters ferrying stranded people across Ashburton River - for a priceTwo different companies are transporting people across the river as bridge shut.01 Jun 12:57 AM
New ZealandMeat products recalled over fears of listeriaThe affected products include sliced roast beef and ham and whole hams.31 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandEmpty shelves at supermarkets - Canterbury flooding causing delivery disruptionsSouth Island shoppers will see gaps on the shelves today.31 May 11:00 PM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homesMop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.31 May 07:14 PM
New ZealandSheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters CanterburySurging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.31 May 09:48 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after tree falls on truck in CanterburyThe road is closed with no diversions in place.31 May 09:11 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding - 10 State Highways remain closedRain easing but caution required as rivers remain swollen.31 May 05:24 AM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandFlooding brings painful memories for farmer who lost 100 cows in 2009In 2009 Peter Schouten's cows washed away while crossing a bridge for morning milking.30 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri RiverDozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.30 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandAshburton residents endure sleepless night as river risesAshburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.30 May 04:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic chopper rescue as farmer lifted to safetyThe helicopter lands amid the raging floodwaters to rescue a lone figure trapped below.30 May 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river risesCivil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".30 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandDeath threats: Man arrested over messages to National MPA man has been arrested over alleged threats to MP Simeon Brown.29 May 04:17 AM
