New ZealandDead cows line Westport beach and riverbeds in aftermath of raging floodsWestport beach becomes a resting place for stock killed in massive floods at the weekend.18 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandWild weather leaves 'living hell', 1000 people homeless in its wakeWild weather aftermath: 'Living hell' for thousands left homeless as long clean-up begins18 Jul 07:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rescue helicopter plucks traveller from roof of swamped campervanA helicopter descends to within 1m-2m of a fast-running river to save stranded travellers.17 Jul 01:02 AM
New ZealandWest Coast rivers running high after torrential rain17 July 2021 Flood risk in the Buller and Inangahua Rivers has triggered warnings for people to evacuate to higher land. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Jul 09:45 AM
WorldOver 60 dead as severe floods strike EuropeRaging torrents in Germany and Belgium swept away cars and homes.15 Jul 07:26 PM
WorldGerman floods kill at least 19 people and dozens missingHeavy flooding turned streams and streets into raging torrents, sweeping away cars.15 Jul 09:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpen at last: SH1 works restore Far North's link to rest of NZIt's taken nearly a year, but SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge opens to motorists today.29 Jun 05:05 PM
WorldState of emergency declared after Detroit floodsA state of emergency has been declared in the city of Detroit, Michigan and surrounding county as heavy rain caused flooding across the area. Video / APWatch27 Jun 10:42 PM
New ZealandPM commits $4 million for Mid Canterbury farmers affected by floodsJacinda Ardern has spent the day in Canterbury, which was devastated by torrential rain.24 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandCaravans and shipping container swept away in East Coast floodingHeavy rain caused a deluge that flooded the remote Tairāwhiti settlement on the weekend.21 Jun 06:03 AM
New ZealandRoad to nowhere: Flooding hits East Coast, families forced to evacuate homesThere's flooding in the North Island today and snow expected down south overnight.19 Jun 11:28 PM
New ZealandCanterbury floods: 'S**t mate, I think I'm in trouble'Hororata plasterer was stuck up a tree with raging floodwaters beneath him.08 Jun 08:15 PM
New ZealandDaughter indebted to chopper pilot and contractorChopper pilot saved stranded elderly woman unable to get across the Ashburton Bridge.08 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandBest friend safe but flood pain remainsDave Stewart and his family may have emerged from the floodwaters safe and well.08 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flood clean-up expected to take monthsThe Mid-Canterbury Farmy Army help clean up flood damage across the rural region.07 Jun 10:57 PM
VideoWater races into the Otuihau - Whangārei and Wairoa FallsFred Tito captured the Otuihau - Whangārei Falls in Tikipunga and Omiru Falls, also known as Wairoa Falls, in Titoki around 7.30am this morning. Video / Fred TitoWatch07 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandCanterbury state of emergency to continue for week in worst-hit areasThe extended state of emergency provides reassurance for farmers in the recovery phase.03 Jun 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Get out now': Family fled wall of water, daring tractor rescueTemuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.02 Jun 05:00 PM
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 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 to close for several days, alternate route expected tonightWater levels slowly easing as hundreds of people plan to return to evacuated homes.01 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern gives flooding updateThe Government has declared the flooding as an "adverse event" for Canterbury meaning $500,000 in funding can be unlocked for farmers and growers. Video / PoolWatch01 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandEmpty shelves at supermarkets - Canterbury flooding causing delivery disruptionsSouth Island shoppers will see gaps on the shelves today.31 May 11:00 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 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 ZealandFocus: Record rainfall batters Canterbury for second dayClimate change is why the Canterbury flooding earlier this year was so severe, researchers say. Video / George Heard / Hamish Clark / SuppliedWatch31 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown gives flooding updateThe only way north out of Ashburton is by air - 17 roads shut, four bridges damaged and not passable, Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown says.Watch31 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Hundreds evacuated in Canterbury floodingHundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. Video / Supplied / Hamish Clark / MetServiceWatch30 May 08:15 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
