Latest from Tasman District

Residents warned 111 calls could go down while communication cable fixed

Golden Bay residents told to drive to nearest fire or police station if they need help.

How repeated floods are reshaping life for one Tasman farmer

Frank Hickmott's used to flooding. The past few weeks have been unlike anything he's seen.

'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZ

Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.

Next pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in force

Driving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility.

Family didn't have a chance to say goodbye after teen died from post-op complications

HDC: A significant number of changes have been made to the health sector since the death.

North Island set for drenching, waterlogged Tasman sets up emergency centres

Strong gusts are likely to reach 90km/h in Northland and Auckland as the storm ramps up.

Severe weather warnings issued as heavy rain, high winds loom

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected from late Monday to early Wednesday.

'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaid

The couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.

Double trouble, brace for drenching – two weather systems bearing down on NZ

A second weather system will impact the North Island from Thursday.