Latest from Floods

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.

Last trapped NZers evacuated from Machu Picchu

Heavy rain warning for Gisborne

Only 7 NZ travellers still delayed in Andes

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.

Niwa: See-sawing temperatures marked 2009

See-sawing temperatures characterised New Zealand's weather in 2009, according to Niwa's annual climate summary.

NSW still drought-stricken

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.

Warnings floods likely in Canterbury

Floods likely in Canterbury

From fires to floods, to threat of cyclone

Extreme weather brings hope of end to decade-long drought.

Western Aust endure winds up to 215kmh

Climate change 'could flood Nelson city'