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A surf rescue boat had to be used to rescue a woman from her flooded home, south of Kaitāia, on Thursday afternoon.

Yoann Martichon gave 1News a tour around his heavily damaged property.

The footage was taken by Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust.

Sharma is set to face an expulsion motion on Tuesday.

A 34-year-old man’s been charged with murder after another man suffered critical injuries at a property on Jane Cowie Avenue.

He says he wants FENZ to acknowledge firefighters who put their lives on the line.

The remains of two young children were inside suitcases left at an Auckland storage unit for "a number of years".

Panelbeater Mark Connor was working on this 1974 Datsun on Tuesday night when his cutting wheel nicked a round of live ammunition from a 12-gauge shotgun.

Bryan Lester, owner of the Mokau Butcher, has been recognised by the world-famous BBQ Pit Boys, putting himself and the small rural town on the world map.

Rachel Reese gave an update on the situation in her city early on Friday morning.

Inside Out’s Tabby Besley says while a redress service for survivors is a step forward, there’s more that needs to be done.

The remains were found after a family bought the suitcases as part of an auction for abandoned goods in a storage unit, without realising what was inside.

There's a looming threat to its long-term future of oldest commercial skifield.

The fire at the scrap yard has reduced significantly from last night but is expected to burn for days more.

Those on the ground are blaming rent prices and are pleading with the Government to do more.

Westport residents are still on edge after past experiences.

A number of those have been red stickered.

The foundation that supports our national children's hospital has raised $160 million over three decades.

The children appeared to be a primary school age and may have been dead for three or four years, investigators said.

Northland is under an orange rain warning as the wild weather continues.

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Woolston resident Phil Campbell says he'd raised concerns about the amassing and crushing of cars at the National Steel site with Environment Canterbury, the city council and his former local MP Ruth Dyson, but nothing came of it.

Assistant area commander Dave Berry says up to 60 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze on Wednesday evening. About 10 fire trucks remained at the scene on Thursday.

The footage was taken by Nelson City Council members out delivering emergency food parcels.

Video taken by Nick Ferrier shows the damage on Stafford Rd.

Crews at the site in Woolston say it will take some time to dampen down hot spots.

People living in Coster St, Stoke, watched on as a torrent of debris came down their street.

Vision filmed by Rob Hunter of Terra Firma Ltd show how badly affected some parts of Nelson are.

Here’s an update from Nelson and Westport at midday on Thursday.

A number of roads have also been closed in the region.

1News reporters have this update early on Thursday morning as parts of the South Island endure heavy rain, flooding.

The large blaze broke out Wednesday night in Woolston.

A large fire has engulfed a scrap metal yard on Garlands Rd, in Christchurch.

The flooded Maitai River in Nelson enters houses in Avon Terrace, Nelson.

Alec Louverdis from Civil Defence Nelson Tasman says the water could potentially be contaminated by sewage.

Footage shows gushing torrents in central city streets as the Maitai River overflows.

Video shows smoke billowing from the Woolston property, with social media reports surrounding homes have been evacuated.

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New figures show their unemployment rate is almost two and half times that of the general population.

This time last year we were preparing to start our longest lockdown, plunging the tourism industry into the doldrums.

Sir Toby Curtis spent most of his 83 years imparting his knowledge and challenging the crown to improve the lives of his people.

It's the seventh consecutive time the Reserve Bank has opted for a rise.

The independent review highlights serious cultural problems at ARISE, but lawyers for the church and its former pastors initially threatened 1News with legal action if we published any of it

A state of emergency has been announced in Nelson.

A state of emergency has been declared after the Matai River breached its banks.

Around 70 homes were being evacuated on Wednesday afternoon.

Justin Morrison says river levels are rising fast.

Armed police attend a crime scene on Ocean View Rd, in Auckland's Hillcrest.

Nelson shows the signs of heavy rain after several warnings were issued by the Met Service, from atmospheric rivers that are hitting the South Island.

New Zealand reported its fourth case of monkeypox last week and public health officials say the response is "well underway".

Marion James' cat was hit and killed on Rutherford St which is a detour for nearby Waimea Rd. James says cars are ignoring the 30kmh speed limit and worries there will be a serious accident.

Mike and Jackie Karl have put all their belongings up on blocks in case their home floods.

Simone Thomson has concerns over rising water levels on Waimea Road.

Simone Thomson shows the situation on Waimea Road.

Dr Andrew Old said cases are trending downwards.

As our latest poll reveals the majority of Kiwis are ready for Covid-19 restrictions to end, we take a look back at NZ’s changing rules, frameworks and settings.

Thomas Cox is moving items to his in-laws as flooding hits his property.

National's leader says he's "confident" the party will have a diverse set of candidates for the next election.

Police were called to the Northcote house after reports of an altercation Tuesday night.

Sharon Roche says “we will not be letting down our guard in any way”.

University of Canterbury researchers built a pneumatic cannon within a shipping container to test how houses would withstand projectiles blasted at 180kph.

Selwyn District Council candidate Elizabeth Mundt is questioned about her alleged links to Voices for Freedom.

Buller mayor Jamie Cleine says the forecast indicates the West Coast will experience flooding and it is a question of "how big and when".

A white supremacist jailed for sharing footage of the March 15 terror attack is standing for the board at one of Christchurch’s most multicultural schools. But the students say they'll do everything they can to stop him.

The group were invited to the Jacob's Pillow summer dance festival in New York.

Expect delays in the response to emergencies between 11am and Friday is the warning from Fire and Emergency.

It could lead to flooding over the coming days, with more than a month's worth of rain potentially hitting some regions.

Last month, the director general of health ordered councils to add fluoride to all public water.

New Zealand's leading banks have given their predictions at where the official cash rate might end up in 2022.

“Caucus has determined suspension is the most appropriate response to the repeated breaches of trust from Gaurav over recent days,” Jacinda Ardern said.

Philip John Polkinghorne is accused of killing Pauline Hannah – a senior figure at the Counties Manukau DHB - in April 2021.

Jacinda Ardern says Sharma failed to attend a Zoom meeting to discuss his future.

Coastal erosion at Whirinaki, Hawke's Bay.

Police taser a man and put a police dog through a window on August 15.

“These claims have been pretty widely rejected, and I stand by that too,” McAnulty told 1News of Gaurav Sharma’s comments.

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Lawyer Anastasiya Gutorova says Ukraine can't win the war with Russia without NZ’s continued support.

The Taliban gave foreign troops just two weeks to evacuate residents from the capital.

The song is being celebrated by its nearest and dearest – the Patea Māori Club.

New international research shows excessive screen time could damage children’s eyesight.

Dame Lynda spoke exclusively to 1News’ Donna-Marie Lever about her latest challenge.

The Taliban gave foreign troops just two weeks to evacuate residents from the capital.

It comes as the Hamilton West MP unleashed further claims of bullying on social media.

In a 1News Kantar Public Poll, Kiwis overwhelmingly rejected a tax cut for the wealthiest New Zealanders.

The Prime Minister characterised it as a "disagreement".

The famous singer and comedian is running for Ashburton District Council in this year’s local body election.

The Prime Minister characterised it as a "disagreement".

Speaking about the Gaurav Sharma saga Jacinda Ardern said “there will from time-to-time be disagreements”.

Alice also volunteers for a dog foster and rehoming charity.

Bruce Greenfield has played the piano for 13 Governors-General, and isn't done yet as he picks up a Wellington Council award.

A small crowd gathered to watch the whales play and feed on Friday morning.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has disputed the allegations made by Labour MP Gaurav Sharma, but says she was aware of issues.

A woman who’d been overseas since before the pandemic began was reunited with her son.

The Hamilton West MP took aim at officials and party whips in an opinion piece.

The restaurateur ran a colourful campaign but believes he can’t win.

Liv Redman wants ACC to cover the physical effects of her sexual abuse just as it covers her snowboarding injuries.

Firefighters, police and SPCA staff seized 21 spoodle dogs from a "serious" and "unsafe" environment at a Christchurch house on Wednesday.

Blair Nicholl, co-founder of The National Distillery Company in Napier, with his new Bloody Syrah, a gin that was once a wine.