Heavy rain: Flood-hit region bracing for second wave, parts of North Island on alert
Metservice is forecasting a front will move across the country later today.
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Marlborough in race against time as more heavy rain on the way
Engineers scramble to fix broken stopbanks before another round of downpours hits.
Farmer forced to carry sheep through flood waters to safety
Matt Forlong had to swim sheep to safety after 200 stranded in rising flood water.
Heavy rain watch for flood-hit area as clean-up begins
MetService says more wet weather coming for flood-drenched region as clean-up begins.
Frustrating day for Toa the orca
Toa the orca has now spent nearly nine days separated from his pod.
Minimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for now
With bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.
Holidaymakers rescued by mud-covered fire chief after night of landslides
Couple thought their mini break would be 'wonderful' ... until things turned 'wild'.
Wild weather leaves 'living hell', 1000 people homeless in its wake
Wild weather aftermath: 'Living hell' for thousands left homeless as long clean-up begins
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
Live: Lifeline restored - SH1 reopening but residents face devastating scenes at home
The big clean-up is under way in the flood-ravaged South Island.
'Rust orange': Trucking company fined after contaminating creek
Broadbridge Transport was fined $15,000, with 90 per cent paid to the council
Helicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti Coast
Efforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.
Watch: Orca-sitters on 24-hour duty as search for lost calf's pod goes global
'This has gone from a community event, into a nationwide event, and now it's gone global.'
Brrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in south
Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.
Teacher turmoil: Mystery surrounds reason staffer stood down
A teacher has been stood down at Marlborough Boys' College but the reasons are secret.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?
Shock aquarium closure claim: Fears for 117 native animals
The EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre must clear out in three months.
Black ice havoc: Seven crashes in South Island
Fenz spokesperson says crashes mainly in the Tasman and Canterbury regions.
Antarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for most
Rain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.
'Heartbreak, immense pain': Tongan tributes pour in for alleged stabbing victim
Hiko Lynch was allegedly murdered in Blenheim just after 3am on Sunday.
Wild weather: Rain and wind continues to pummel North Island
After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.
Homicide outside Blenheim bar: Ten arrested after fatal stabbing
Ten people have been arrested.
One dead, two seriously injured in multiple stabbings near popular Blenheim bar
Witness: 'There was a large presence of motorcycle gang members.'
'Disrespectful': Rest home Covid vaccination disparity revealed
The delay in Auckland's rollout was having a big impact on flu vaccinations.
Permit for freedom camping at popular whitebaiting spot could be scrapped
About 2680 people camped at the spot last summer.
Toxic timber filling up NZ's landfills
Some 400,000 tonnes of noxious waste is being dumped in the nation's landfills each year.
Tough times for Marlborough wine tour guides
Border reopening was not translating into more tour visitors.
Heritage buildings need 'significant' help, say historians
Blenheim's high-profile museum could be a "death trap" in an earthquake.
GO NZ: In Marlborough on a mission to spread happiness
Coast presenter Lorna Subritzky tries out muscles and mussels in Marlborough.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
'An absolute hero': 7-year-old saved drowning sister from public pool
Riley saw his 5-year-old sister, Ella, motionless at the bottom of the pool.
Sounds murders witness who died in suspected suicide was facing indecent assault charges
Guy Wallace died in March.
Team awarded for night-time rescue of climbers stuck at 2060m
The rescue took place near Copland Pass in January last year.