Queensland reeling after record floods
Once-in-a-century flooding has caused hundreds of millions of dollars damage in southwest Queensland,.
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Motorway flood chaos warning
High tides and bad weather could flood Auckland's Northwestern Motorway in coming months.
Rain easing, roads reopening
Rain eased in Gisborne overnight and surrounding roads reopened after flooding and slips caused evacuations.
Six evacuated from East Cape village, SH5 closed
The residents of Mangatuna village, north of Tolaga Bay, were moved out this morning as the Uawa River rose from its usual four metres to 11 metres.
Peru: Kiwis evacuated from Machu Picchu
Ten New Zealanders have been evacuated from flood-ravaged Machu Picchu as others stay to help locals.
Peru: Kiwi mates muck in to help locals fight floods
A NZer stuck among hundreds of tourists in flood-ravaged Machu Picchu is filling sandbags while her mates help out in a makeshift medical tent.
29 Kiwis trapped in Peru await rescue
At least 29 NZers remain trapped in Peru after floods knocked out roads and bridges.
NZ diplomats contact Kiwis trapped in Peru
NZ diplomatic staff have made contact with 15 of the 22 Kiwis trapped in Peru's ancient Incan capital Machu Picchu after landslides and heavy floods.
Auckland suburbs tipped for a lashing
Heavy rain and possibly even thunderstorms are forecast for southern parts of Auckland today.
Mudslides trap at least 16 NZers near Machu Picchu
Mudslides have trapped at least 16 New Zealanders in an area near the Peru Inca trail leading to Machu Picchu, a spokesman for MFAT says.
Kiwi tourist trapped after flash floods at Machu Picchu
The family of a New Zealand man, among the hundreds trapped after flash floods in Peru, say he is safe - but a little scared.
Niwa: See-sawing temperatures marked 2009
See-sawing temperatures characterised New Zealand's weather in 2009, according to Niwa's annual climate summary.
Motorists warned as bad weather hits
Motorists are being warned to take extra care on the roads as heavy rain and strong winds move up the country.
From fires to floods, to threat of cyclone
Extreme weather brings hope of end to decade-long drought.