Latest from Tasman District

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.

Severe weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins
A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday.

Council's flood response leaves resident frustrated
Residents built a sandbag wall to protect homes from flooding.

‘Every f***ing year’: Marlborough residents survey damage to flooded township
An Air Force Unimog was used to evacuate 20 stranded people at Para Swamp.

Eleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumps
Icy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.

Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.

State of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for gales
Wind gusts on the bridge could reach up to 90km/h between 6am and 10am.

Man sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide
Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.

'On autopilot': Peters criticises Treasury's ferry advice
Winston Peters disagreed with Treasury, citing higher economic value.

'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.

'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was ill
The victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.

Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.

Brief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain watches are being issued.