Farmers and homeowners nervously wait for floodwaters to recede. NZ Post suspends deliveries in most of Canterbury, and Countdown deliveries disrupted after swollen rivers close bridges and highways.

Heavy rain that caused flooding, evacuations and road closures is expected to start easing soon, but some residents have still had to flee rising waters and Ashburton is cut off from the north.

MetService has lifted its red alert for Canterbury, but warns showers will continue overnight, and floodwaters will take time to recede.

Te Paea Selby-Rickit could have won it for the Tactix at the end of the fourth quarter, but her miss allowed the Stars to prevail in extra time.

Dolores Catania’s daughter Gabby just took a major step forward in her career. The Real Housewives of New Jersey daughter has officially graduated from veterinarian school, as she announced in a recent Instagram post.

Ariana Biermann is one proud big sister! Kim Zolciak-Biermann’s second-eldest daughter recently took to Instagram to send a sweet shout-out to her little brother, KJ Biermann, for his latest accomplishment.

The men could include those with a history of offending against children, but Corrections says there'll be appropriate safeguards in place.

Twenty people from three farms are cut off by the floods, which caused slips on the road and washed away Whistler Bridge

Jill Zarin is reconnecting with her Bravo family. The Real Housewives of New York City alum had an epic reunion with several members of The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast, as recently captured on Instagram.

Brent Impey's replacement has been found in what was reportedly a dramatic event with just one vote separating top candidates.

China’s ruling Communist Party will ease birth limits to allow all couples to have three children instead of two in response to the population's rising age.

Mike Hill is sharing his gratitude for his family. The Real Housewives of Atlanta husband recently took to Instagram to post a stunning new photo of wife Cynthia Bailey and daughter Kayla, noting “family is everything.”

Melissa Gorga’s daughter Antonia Gorga is back on her feet nearly six months after sustaining a knee injury. The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member recently took to Instagram to share a major update on her daughter’s recovery.

Your guide to road and bridge closures, evacuation areas, travel and emergency advice, school closures and other warnings.

Heavy rain saw floodwaters rise, threatening lives and property in Christchurch and beyond. Here are some of the best images from the region.

Police officers had not checked on him for the preceding 30 minutes, the High Court trial of three officers heard.

Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern's southern roadshow brought much-needed publicity and positivity after a difficult year, industry experts say.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey daughter Gia Giudice shared an adorable new photo with her

Traffic is free-flowing across all motorway networks in Auckland as the evening commute eases.

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott jetted off with their 3-year-old daughter Stormi Webster on a family trip. Get details about their fun getaway, which included a stop at a playground and a Target.