North Island weather: Fences and crops destroyed as wind and rain hammer farms
“There’s been a small amount of stock loss that we’ve heard of, but as a whole, because the…
Waikato weather: Ōtorohanga and Waipā districts join forces to combat flood damage
Dow said the weather’s long-term impact was going to be “quite substantial”. “The roading’s not going to be…
North Island weather: New deluge underway in already sodden regions
“We have a few orange warnings in place for East Bay of Plenty and Ōpōtiki, Gisborne, Tairāwhiti north…
North Island flooding: A death, a state of emergency and a heavier deluge tomorrow
⚠️ A deepening low is bringing heavy rain, strong winds & large waves, creating hazardous conditions across parts…
MetService forecast: Heavy rain warning, watches for much of North Island, including flood-hit parts
In Gisborne/Tairawhiti from Tolaga Bay southwards a heavy rain watch is in place for 15 hours from 9pm…
Waikato, Ruapehu and Taranaki collaborate on international tourism campaign
“The campaign focuses on converting air connectivity into regional benefit — encouraging visitors to land closer to their…
Island Bay Festival cancels water-based activities due to sewage spill but thousands still attend
Down at the festival Rosie said they came to the festival every year and made time for the…
Weather: Heat alert in Whakatāne amid high North Island temperatures, light rain for South Island
Glue said Whakatāne’s two-day heat alert indicates “higher than expected temperatures” over extended periods, including overnight. She advised…
Auckland’s Herald Island under boil water notice after E. coli alert
Bourne said additional testing carried out yesterday afternoon showed normal chlorine levels at several points across the local…
Person killed in crash in Lower Moutere, Tasman
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DoC fears mallard duck attacks on pūteketeke chicks could spread in South Island
“Mallard ducks usually eat plant material, with a little bit of protein from insects and snails during the…
Magnitude 4.4 moderate earthquake centred at Seddon shakes central New Zealand
One person said they felt their home move during the early afternoon quake. “The house jolted once here…