Latest from Tasman District

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.

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.