More than six months after back-to-back floods caused widespread damage across the Tasman District, the recovery is expected to cost the council $50 million and take up to two years to complete.

Orange heavy rain warnings and flood warnings have been issued for a clutch of places in the South and North Islands, with authorities urging drivers to take extra care.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A golf club in Nelson, New Zealand, was forced to close on Monday as a result of intense flooding. Footage shows the river ...