Lake Ferry in South Wairarapa has been hit hard by flooding with rainwater cascading across the main road and into paddocks. (Source: LDR / Sue Teodoro)

Lake Ferry cut off due to flooding – 100 stranded in Wairarapa

The Tūranganui River had reportedly flooded the main road, and the Tauanui River had burst its banks, flooding paddocks.

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A man carries his wife to safety after floodwaters surrounded their Waiwhetu home.

Drivers told to stay off Hutt Valley roads amid flooding

Hutt City Council advised residents on Heather Grove and parts of Riverside Dr to leave their homes.

12:04pm

Slips in Stokes Valley.

In pictures: Wild weather lashes lower North Island

Tens of thousands are without power and several districts remain under States of Emergency as severe gales and torrential rain swept through the lower North Island.

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Latest discharge occurred as a deep low situated east of the North Island brings heavy rain and severe gales to large parts of the country.

Review announced as more raw sewage discharges at Moa Point

Wellington City Council said the latest discharge occurred as a deep low situated east of the North Island brought heavy rain and severe gales to large parts of the country.

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More severe-weather states of emergency have been declared already this year than in all of 2025, as deadly storms, record rainfall and repeated flooding batter parts of the North Island.

Severe weather States of Emergency in 2026 already match last year

Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.

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Nick Leggett

Wellington Water board chair resigns over Moa Point failure

Nick Leggett described the Moa Point failure as "deeply serious," acknowledging its environmental, public health and community impacts.

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Transmission Gully motorway near Wellington.

Transmission Gully speed limit signs fast-tracked due to weather

NZTA Waka Kotahi said the new 110km/h limit signs on State Highway 1 through Transmission Gully will be in place 24 hours earlier than planned.

Sat, Feb 14

Metlink has to pull 11 of its Matangi trains out of service after the collapse of a parts supplier affected regular maintenance. (Source: The Post / Ross Giblin)

Metlink pulls 11 trains out of service as parts supplier collapses

Seven units had been out of service since mid-January and four more would follow suit.

Sat, Feb 14

Flooding in Ōpārau, north west of Ōtorohanga.

Ōtorohanga residents describe the moment floodwaters began to rise

Mayor Rodney Dow said the district had been lashed by rain, with reports of flooding, slips and inundation.

Sat, Feb 14

Wellington District Court.

Woman jailed after dead people's names used in Covid subsidy fraud

Sariah Wehipeihana used her own name and those of 10 others, including dead people, to fraudulently obtain $28,118 and attempt to obtain a further $200,000 through the Covid-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme.

Fri, Feb 13

Transmission Gully motorway near Wellington.

Transmission Gully to increase to 110km/h speed limit next week

A 27km stretch of Transmission Gully between Wellington and Kapiti will lift to 110km/h next week, following NZTA approval.

Thu, Feb 12

The Castlepoint Hotel at Whakataki in Masterton has been told to stop selling alcohol.

Lower North Island hotel runs dry - again

The licensee breached conditions including allowing intoxicated customers to remain on its premises, and permitting customers to become intoxicated.

Wed, Feb 11

The temporary work visas of many Wellington bus drivers are running out this year.

Dozens of Wellington bus drivers still waiting for visa extensions

The temporary work visas of many Wellington bus drivers are running out this year.

Tue, Feb 10

Raw sewage continues to spew onto the capital’s coastline after a treatment plant flooded last week.

Govt backs Wellington mayor's call for Moa Pt sewage plant inquiry

"We will talk to the mayor about how we can help in the best way we possibly can," says PM Christopher Luxon.

Mon, Feb 9

Flowers are left outside Masjid an-Nur (Al Noor Mosque).

Mosque killer claims 'wildly fluctuating' mental state behind guilty pleas

The terrorist who killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques claims he was mentally unwell and "irrational" when he pleaded guilty to his crimes.

Mon, Feb 9

Councillors were told the sludge minimisation facility under construction at Moa Point was now forecast to cost between $478-511m.

Could be months until people can swim again after Wellington sewage leak

Wellington Water says it may have missed early warning signs that there were troubles with the discharge at Wellington's wastewater treatment plant.

Mon, Feb 9

Police were called to the Matatua Rd address in Raumati Beach at around 1.15am after a report of someone being injured.

Homicide probe after woman found dead on Kapiti Coast

A 24‑year‑old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, with more charges being considered.

Mon, Feb 9

Hutt Valley District Court.

Patient who stabbed stranger during escorted leave had history of violence

The victim says both she and her attacker were "failed" by a system that was meant to keep everyone safe.

Mon, Feb 9

A wastewater leak notice at Moa Point.

Warning massive sewage spill smell could get worse

Wellington Water said it is now racing against the clock to get the inundation of sewage out of its Moa Point Treatment Plant before it goes septic and becomes anaerobic.

Sun, Feb 8

A three-vehicle crash on SH2 near Upper Hutt.

Two injured after triple-vehicle crash on SH2 near Upper Hutt

Police said it was notified of the crash at the intersection of Waterworks Rd, Kaitoke at around 4pm.

Sat, Feb 7

Stirling Sports Upper Hutt owner Suraj Parkash Sund's sleep setup in his Main St store.

'Come sleep on my shop floor': Retailer's plea to Luxon as store targeted again

Suraj Parkash Sund says small businesses aren’t seeing the benefits of the Government’s law‑and‑order promises.

Sat, Feb 7

A wastewater leak notice at Moa Point.

The race to remove sewage from Wellington leak before it goes septic

Early Wednesday morning the plant was flooded by raw sewage - causing it to shut down and be evacuated.

Sat, Feb 7

Sarpreet Singh misses his penalty in the first half against Tunisia in Cairo.

Singh returning home as Phoenix sign All White in new loan deal

The club confirmed yesterday the return of the attacking midfielder, who left in 2019 for German giants Bayern Munich.

Sat, Feb 7

Police said it visited the Mana Twin Bridges public boat ramp at 8.30am Friday to arrest a 27-year-old man for breaching bail conditions.

Porirua man arrested after boat chase with police

Police arrived at a boat ramp to inform the man he was under arrest when he jumped into a nearby boat and sped away.

Fri, Feb 6

Waste water in the sea at Tarakena Bay in Wellington

Wastewater being discharged into Cook Strait again after sewage leak

Wellington Water Board Chair Nick Legget said that progress had been made overnight, with staff able to get the long outfall pipe partially operating and the screens at the treatment plant working.

Fri, Feb 6