Whanganui
Flood recovery cost now at $120m
The Government says it will help local councils with the cost of the floods in Whanganui, estimated to be about $120 million. Audio
Cost of floods at $120m and rising
The cost of the weekend's floods has jumped to at least 120 million dollars and that doesn't factor in damage to farms. Audio
Piripiki local is going to travel dangerous washed-out road
Ted Williamson really wants to be at home tomorrow night to watch the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby semi-final even if he ends up walking around treacherous slips and wash-outs to do so. Audio
Our reporter in Whanganui
Our reporter Robin Martin has been with locals as they looked inside their homes. Audio
Locals get first look inside their waterlogged homes
To Whanganui East, where waterlogged cars have been towed out of garages at the same time as a few locals got a first glimpse inside their wrecked homes. Audio
Flood-hit residents vent anger at meeting
Civil Defence authorities will today begin escorting Whanganui residents with special circumstances to their homes behind the emergency cordon. Audio
Some Anzac Parade residents returning home this afternoon
About half the people with homes inside Whanganui's Anzac Parade emergency cordon should be allowed to return to their properties this afternoon. Audio
Iwi come to the rescue of flood victims
Three iwi groups and a Māori health provider have come to the rescue of whānau who've lost their homes and possessions following the Whanganui floods. Audio
Whanganui residents to find out when they will return home
Hundreds of people in Whanganui who are not allowed back into their homes are being warned not to sneak through the Civil Defence cordon. Audio
Flooded farmers, businesses have a long road ahead
The Civil Defence Minister, Nikki Kaye has returned to Whanganui four days after it was hit by its biggest ever recorded floods at the weekend and a state of local emergency was declared. Audio
Civil Defence Minister to tour flooded areas
The Civil Defence Minister, Nikki Kaye, is back in the area visiting local authorities and visiting people who've had to leave their homes. Audio
Fears for Whanganui families four days after floods hit.
The Whanganui City Council is still trying to contact locals cut off by flooding as the city enters its fourth day of a state of emergency. Audio
Whanganui enters 4th day of emergency
The Whanganui City Council is still trying to contact cut-off locals as the city enters its fourth day of a state of emergency. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 23 June 2015
While the Whanganui River floodwaters are receding, residents in the remote river valley are still feeling vulnerable, with emergency services unable to reach them by road; Engaging Mothers and whanau… Audio
Some flood-hit home owners allowed back
Some Whanganui people have been allowed back into their homes today but many are facing an indeterminate wait to get sewage-tainted mud cleared before they can return. Audio
Whanganui River settlements remain cut off
While the Whanganui River floodwaters are receding, residents in the remote river valley are still feeling vulnerable, with emergency services unable to reach them by road. Audio
Whanganui's Mayor with the latest
The Whanganui district mayor Annette Main has just landed after a helicopter flight to get a clearer picture of the damage. Audio
Family visits their flood ravaged home
Clayton Bunker has his family in a motel but got back to rescue their cats today from their home where floodwaters reached the top of the skirting boards, but up to the ceiling of son Geoffrey's glass… Audio
Mud and mammoth task confront Whanganui business owners
Whanganui business owners briefly allowed back into shops, offices and galleries today have emerged dismayed by the sea of tainted mud and mammoth task ahead. Audio
Whanganui houses uninhabitable says mayor
The mayor of Whanganui says some homes will be uninhabitable for a long time and it is not yet known whether some will have to be condemned.
