
Flooding on Lake Ohau Rd near Twizel
A bridge has been washed out on Lake Ohau Rd near Twizel. Video / Heidi Versey
A bridge has been washed out on Lake Ohau Rd near Twizel. Video / Heidi Versey
Omarama Top 10 Holiday Park was hit by severe flooding. Video / Omarama Top Ten Holiday Park
A 'miracle' the man made it to safety.
Temperatures are likely to be warmer than average across all regions.
EQ cover for land is limited to land that is within your property boundary.
Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.
The club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.
It's believed seven children are at the centre.
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Scientists say councils should be preparing for higher seas right now.
The area suffered severe flooding in July last year.
It will tackle the thorny issue of managed retreat, when areas become inhabitable.
Quick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural property. Video / Supplied
A proposal to improve drainage of floodwaters will have further cost implications.
The council will be calling upon Government and Waka Kotahi for the financial support.
New flood warning in place for Tairāwhiti as the Waipaoa River continues to rise.
Rehette Stoltz says council staff are working around the clock to address the fallout.
Waka Kotahi urges people to drive with care with further heavy rain expected overnight.
'It was pitch black and I couldn't see anything.'
Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan has arrived in the region.
Mercy dash for sick kaumātua stuck on property which now resembles an "island".
Residents were evacuated overnight and hundreds are still without power.
Civil Defence official tells East Coasters to brace for another rough night
Flood-prone East Coast residents urged to evacuate now or 'prepare to ride out the storm'.
'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'
Mayor Rehette Stoltz said Tokomaru Bay had been 'cut in half' due to damage on the bridge.
'Now we're just having a few beers, there's nothing else you can do really.'
Floods have devastated the eastern regions for weeks and more heavy rain is forecast.
Hawke's Bay's riverbed management is a rare win-win for industry and the environment.
Disaster hits the southeast coast prompting tragedy and dramatic rescues.