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How a heroic camp director risked it all to save campers in Texas flood
Camp directors Dick Eastland and Jane Ragsdale died trying to save others.

Community rallies after worst Motueka deluge in 150 years
Locals 'turned out and dug deep', raising funds to support neighbours.

Craig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation
OPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.

Girls aged 8 and 9 among at least 27 people killed in Texas flash flooding
Dozens remain unaccounted for after the Guadalupe River rose nearly 8 metres in minutes.

Texas flash flood death toll rises to 24
Rescue teams scramblin to locate stranded residents in region northwest of San Antonio.

650 properties assessed after damaging floods in Nelson and Tasman
A number of homes in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough are now uninhabitable.

'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ
'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'

Heavy rain warnings extended as front sits over central North Island
Rain started falling at the top of the country before dawn.

Drivers battle surface flooding in Ōkato, Taranaki
Heavy rain has produced surface flooding in the Taranaki town of Ōkato.

Motueka prepares for floods
The Motueka ITM team took the initiative to fill sandbags in preparation for wet weather and potential flooding from tomorrow. Video / George Heard

Drone rescues stranded man during flood in China
New York Times: The drone, typically for spraying, lifted the man from a roof to safety.

'Apprehensive': Fears as fresh deluge forecast for storm-hit south
Saturated ground in flood-affected Tasman 'just can't take anymore', says deputy mayor.

'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later
The pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.

Family forced to watch as flooding Motueka River swept away everything they own
Blue Malosso tells Ryan Bridge her family has lost everything they own after the Motueka River burst its banks last week.

Young family watches in horror as floodwaters sweep home
Rising floodwaters near Motueka swept away the family's tiny home and stole everything they had within a matter of seconds, including their children’s teddies.

Weather warnings under scrutiny: Inquest into Auckland flood fatalities
Coroner Erin Woolley will assess the timeliness of warnings and emergency responses.

'Spewing water': Burst pipe floods Wellington CBD, business manager claims leak started 8 weeks ago
Emergency services are in the street flooded with murky brown water.

Burst pipe floods Wellington CBD street
Videos show fire crews carrying a person through the water and scooter rider driving through flooded street.

‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floods
Lines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.

'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-Tasman
Residents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.

'So important': Ryan Fox backs proposal to retain Auckland golf club
Ryan Fox says the loss of the course would 'significantly damage' recreational golf.