Families evacuated after flooding in Nelson
Heavy rainfall has left families isolated in the Tapawera area, south-west of Nelson, with 20 households evacuated so far.
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Queenstown on flood watch as rain threatens
Forecast rain today is expected to raise the Lake Wakatipu level, but not beyond its peak, reassures Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Outlook brighter for Queenstown
Lake Wakatipu's brimming water level rose no further overnight and dropped slightly today, easing the risk of flooding in Queenstown.
Queenstown flood fears ease
Full-to-the-brim Lake Wakatipu is likely to start dropping back tomorrow, but high winds could still push waves of water into the streets.
Falling water levels ease flood risk
River flow levels and a minimal rain forecast suggest Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu might only rise by a further 10cm.
More rain on the cards for Queenstown
More heavy rain is on the way for the Lake Wakatipu head waters before anything starts to improve.
Queenstown expected to flood overnight
Queenstown is preparing for the worst as the swollen Lake Wakatipu threatens to burst its banks and flood the CBD.
Drought-stricken stock cause problems on Northland roads
Northland's drought may be endangering motorists - and stock - as hungry farm animals go wandering for food and water.
Queenstown braces for flooding
Queenstown businesses are being warned to brace for potential flooding as more heavy rain is predicted over the next two days.
Rain not enough to quench Northland pastures
The brief respite of rain for Northland farmers yesterday is not enough to quench the parched pastures.
More stranded trampers evacuated
More stranded trampers will be flown out of flooded walking tracks a day after 120 were evacuated from the Milford Track.
Huge rains swamp South
Trampers were evacuated by air, phonelines cut and bridges washed out last night as the South Island was inundated by rain and flooding.
Residents allowed home after Hawkes Bay wave warning
Hawkes Bay coastal residents are allowed to return home after high waves prompted evacuations.
Queensland towns hit by 100-year river flood
Once-in-a-century flooding has caused hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage in southwest Queensland.