People living by the Motueka and Wai-iti rivers are in shock at last week`s `massive` floods floods across the top of the South Island. Read...

The government has unlocked extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough, following last week`s deluge. Read...

Steve and Julie live in a house bus and say they lost about $20,000 worth of possessions in the flood. Read...

Pouesi and Hillary Fitisemanu, who live by the Motueka River, were ready for the weather, but the rain came thick and fast. Read...

Following a helicopter survey, Tasman`s deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground. Read...

An RNZ reporter surveying the scene by helicopter says the worst affected area appears to be the township of Kohatu, beside the Motueka River, and across to Quinney`s Bush. Read...

A reporter surveying flood damage by helicopter says she has seen widespread and extensive damage extending up the Motueka Valley. Read...

MetService is checking out a possible tornado in Waitara, while Civil Defence says parts of Motueka flooded last night. Read...

The first milestone for the restoration of Motueka`s historic wharf has been reached, but council representatives are wary of allocating more funding. Read...

Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for much of the country, with the heaviest rain expected in Tasman, north-west of Motueka. Read...