Person rescued from yacht after five-hour ordeal in Marlborough
A person has been rescued after issuing a mayday call from a yacht in the Marlborough Sounds. Maritime…
Over 6000 without power as winds lash Canterbury
Thousands of households are without power in Canterbury, as strong winds lash the region. According to MainPower, more…
Live: Widespread power outages, road closures persist after wild weather – 1News
Live: Widespread power outages, road closures persist after wild weather 1NewsThe Canterbury residents cut off from the outside world…
Over 6000 without power as winds lash Canterbury
Thousands of households are without power in Canterbury, as strong winds lash the region. According to MainPower, more…
Trees down, truck rolls as high winds hit
High winds are battering parts of New Zealand as a second weather system of the week sweeps through.…
Top of South Island hit by power outages as strong winds batter NZ
Power has been partially restored as “significant parts” of the top of the South Island and West Coast…
South Marlborough issued red wind warning
Holidaymakers are advised to consider delaying travel due to forecast gales, as a red wind warning is issued…
Wildfires fanned by winds in Kaikōura and Hawke’s Bay – 1News
Wildfires fanned by winds in Kaikōura and Hawke’s Bay 1NewsFirefighters battling six fires near Kaikoura StuffFourteen fire crews respond to…
Man killed by falling branch, roads closed as wild weather hits
A man has been killed by a falling branch, thousands of properties remain without power and state highways…
Flights cancelled, major route blocked as winds lash South Island
Several flights have been either delayed or cancelled, hundreds of homes are without power, and a major state…
Heavy rain, severe gales to hit South and lower North Island
Large swathes of the South Island and eastern parts of the lower North Island are expected to face…
SH1 between Blenheim and Kaikōura closed by vehicle fire
A section of State Highway 1 between Blenheim and Kaikōura may remain closed for several hours after a…