Concerns for missing 80-year-old in Tasman amid severe weather

Heavy rain, strong wind warnings as front tracks up the country

Warnings blanket the South Island and lower North Island as heavy rain and strong winds trigger flooding and road disruptions on the West Coast.

'Tragic outcome': Kea shot in Golden Bay put down due to injuries

The native bird was taken to the local vet and given an X-ray, which showed that a bullet was still lodged inside.

Four teens rescued from remote Tasman hut after long weekend storm

Police said it was a timely reminder for people heading into remote areas to plan well and monitor weather closely.

Eight homes evacuated as 200mm deluge causes flooding across Tasman

Extreme overnight rain swamped the top of the South Island, forcing evacuations in Brightwater, closing major highways and leaving rivers high, as severe weather shifts north.