Latest from Tasman District
'False flag': Radio distress call post was a hoax - Civil Defence
The Facebook post about a woman calling for help sparked alarm on social media.
South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks
It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday.
Why NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsens
Towns like Nelson and Motueka were devastated by heavy rainfall last month.
Coroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111
St John has apologised 'unreservedly' for the distress caused to Wenyi Chen's family.
Craig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation
OPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.
'No bad blood': Inmate apologises for shanking prison officer
The guard was lured from his office and then attacked by the prisoner.
French fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills
'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'
Watch: Jet boat joyrides through swollen stream as severe weather batters parts of NZ
Civil Defence's flood safety advice warns people against playing in water.
650 properties assessed after damaging floods in Nelson and Tasman
A number of homes in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough are now uninhabitable.
'Ride a bike properly': Driver who left injured cyclist on the road claims he was the victim
Callum Anderson drove off without checking on cyclist who was bleeding and concussed.
Thunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa
A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.
Heavy rain warnings extended as front sits over central North Island
Rain started falling at the top of the country before dawn.
'A fictitious identity': Kiwi dad's desperate bid to see son in Aussie lands him in court
Dane Moule forged passports to travel between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years.
What the putt? Why an Auckland golf course's future is sparking controversy
Locals, including Ryan Fox, oppose the plan, citing recreational loss.
Motueka prepares for floods
The Motueka ITM team took the initiative to fill sandbags in preparation for wet weather and potential flooding from tomorrow. Video / George Heard
'Apprehensive': Fears as fresh deluge forecast for storm-hit south
Saturated ground in flood-affected Tasman 'just can't take anymore', says deputy mayor.
Warmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ
'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'
Atmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh deluge
Soldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.
Watch: The moment a young family loses new home in swollen raging river
Even the young children's teddy bears were washed away.
MetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid flooding
Tasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.
Watch: 'Heartbreaking' – Noel Edmonds' $30m NZ estate flooded
The British TV star called the damage heartbreaking.
Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
From the UK to Ngātīmoti: How Noel Edmonds spends his time in NZ
The TV host left stardom behind to run an 800-acre estate by the Motueka River.
‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floods
Lines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.
'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-Tasman
Residents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.