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Grim search in shattered town

A flood survivor has described trying to grab people fighting for their lives only to find they were bodies in turbulent water.

Death toll rises as bodies found

The death toll from flooding in the Toowoomba region has risen to 12 with the discovery of two more bodies, while the full impact of the flood terror is now reaching the town of Grantham, where up to 30 could be dead.

Missing diver found alive and well - in Hawke's Bay

The diver missing for two days near Titahi Bay has been found - after walking into a police station in Hawke's Bay.

Body believed to be missing jetskier removed from lake

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Injured kayaker winched to safety on West Coast

3000 homes under water in Ipswich

Three thousand homes in Ipswich, southwest of Brisbane, are now under water and 1500 people have gone to evacuation centres, with the predicted flood peak still three hours away.

Brisbane under siege as waters rise

Peaking river levels in Brisbane could have a devastating effect this evening, with almost 20,000 homes expected to be swamped by tomorrow. Meanwhile, 56,000 homes and businesses are without power and a fire has started at Suncorp Stadium.

'Total chaos' as river levels peak

Up to 33 per cent of Ipswich, 40km south-west of Brisbane, could be underwater in hours, with floodwaters from the Bremer River, which have already submerged entire blocks of the CBD, set to peak around 2pm (NZT).

Father, daughter rescued after frantic calls for help

Search continues for missing jetskier while family pray

Police and Navy divers are continuing searching into the evening for the body of a teenage boy presumed dead after a jetski accident on a lake near Rotorua, while family and friends continue to hold vigil on the shoreline.

Police name missing Wellington diver

Police have named the paua diver missing in Titahi Bay in Porirua, who they believe may still be alive.

Gas levels hamper Pike River efforts again

Rising gas levels have again stopped workers trying to recover the bodies of 29 men trapped inside the Pike River Coal mine today.

Missing diver could still be alive - police

Police say a paua diver missing in Titahi Bay in Porirua may still be alive.

Mass search for diver missing overnight

More than 40 people are searching for a diver missing near Titahi Bay, Porirua, since last night.

Divers use sonar in hunt for jetskier's body

Navy divers using sophisticated sonar equipment have begun an attempt to find the body of teenage boy presumed dead after a jetski accident.

Jetski rider helps in search for lost mate

A teenager who allegedly ran over another on his jetski has been helping in the search for his missing schoolmate.

Search for missing jetskier continues

The search for a teenage boy presumed dead after a jetski accident continues today while family hold a non-stop vigil.