The Esk Valley community has come to the church's aid, with 40 volunteers attempting to clear out the silt.
The thunderstorms "could well bring some really heavy burst of rainfall and even some localised downpours", MetService meteorologist John Law said.
He spoke in an exclusive interview with 1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver.
Dedicated to helping people rediscover what they've lost, David Collinge says he's never been poorer and more wealthy.
Meteorologist Lewis Ferris said a tropical cyclone is expected to form near Fiji in the coming days but is likely to miss New Zealand.
Stats NZ deputy chief statistician Simon Mason told Breakfast the Census will go ahead as planned, with options being considered for those still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Gisborne is expected to be hit with another dose of heavy rain as the region continues to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
A report exposing the heavy burden of debt owed to MSD on families in Aotearoa struggling with multiple economic pressures is set to be released today.
The rumoured change was recently hinted at when Camilla launched the Queen’s Reading Room - without the Consort - when she changed the name of her charity.
"This is what we mean when we're talking about the climate emergency," Swarbrick said while discussing Cyclone Gabrielle on Breakfast this morning.
The magnitude 3.3 quake last night was centred 5km south of Christchurch, GeoNet said.
The Like A Virgin hitmaker - who is thought to have a net worth of $1.37 billion - is yet to speak out on the passing of her brother.
Harry Styles, Spice Girls and Sir Elton John have all turned down an approach to perform at King Charles' coronation concert.
The pair were reportedly working on a sheep ranch in Wyoming when the incident occurred.
The city's playing host to 500,000 tourists for Pride celebrations, but some companies are being accused of trying to make a quick buck.
The YouTube influencer-turned-prize fighter was beaten by the half-brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
At 4.17pm, which was when the first earthquake struck, the tens of thousands of fans hurled the toys through the air onto the pitch.
The numbers cover the week from Monday, February 20 to Sunday, February 26.
The news comes shortly after the Duke of Sussex alleged that there were some things he had to leave out of the biography because he would "never be forgiven" by his family.
"If anyone thinks they see them, a picture would greatly be appreciated. Proof of life would mean the world," half-sister Storm said.
A report made a number of recommendations for Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, including to provide a written apology to the patient involved.
A helicopter delivered cash to the Ruatoria ATM early last week, but it was cleaned out within two days.
The winger was a standout for the Blues, but assistant coach Daniel Halangahu says it's dangerous to read much into their big victory over the Highlanders.
The cyclone will impact the Vanuatu island chain over the next two days before likely tracking southeast.
The team's ability to punish mistakes and stay composed helped them gain revenge on the Argentines.
Chester Borrows died aged 65.
The draw will be held on Saturday, March 18.
"We welcome everyone, even hedgehogs," an airport spokesperson said.
The former All Blacks captain also criticised New Zealand Rugby for the organisation's part in the drawn-out process.
The prime minister, however, says the Ministry of Social Development is a more welcoming place than it used to be.
Te Pāti Māori renewed their calls to immediately increase the budget for Te Matatini last week.
Last year the Government invested $76m to address problem gambling.
This latest number means thousands of people have been able to reconnect with family and friends after being cut off when the cyclone first hit.
"It really was an honour to do it," Sandart Man told 1News.
Shepherd Howard Temple said he was concerned and saddened that current and former members have experienced harm.
The 32-year-old helped New Zealand set England a competitive target of 258.
Parts of the region remain without running water after Gabrielle destroyed pipes.
Sandra Soper was shocked when her luggage ended up with a US company selling lost goods.
The chickens stay in a barn, before heading to their "playground" in the forest about 400m away.
The underground centre first got into gear for the Auckland floods and then continued serving the nation during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kauriland Superette owner Suresh told 1News he was alerted to the incident after hearing a "big noise" and "my daughter screaming".
