Caution urged for drivers as ‘wet and windy’ conditions on the way
Another round of severe weather is forecast to hit today in both the North and South Islands, with…
Weather warnings issued as ‘significant’ Labour Day storm to batter NZ
Several orange-level weather warnings have been issued as a “significant storm” moves across New Zealand on Labour Day,…
State of emergency for Southland, Clutha likely to remain into next week
States of emergency in place for Southland and the Clutha District are likely to stretch into next week…
FENZ maintains ‘high fire danger’ in windy weather over weekend
FENZ is warning of “high fire danger”, with the slightest spark in windy weather capable of causing a…
‘Significant storm’ warnings to disrupt Labour Day plans
Holidaymakers are warned to brace for heavy rain, strong winds and even snow, as a “significant storm” is…
Southland, Clutha still under states of emergency
Southland and the Clutha district remain under states of local emergency, after extreme winds on Thursday toppled trees…
Suspected lightning strikes knocked out two water plants
Suspected lightning strikes struck two different water supplies during the wild weather on Thursday. Both Methven’s water supply…
Wairarapa councillor’s property saved by firefighters
A Wairarapa leader’s property was saved from destructive winds by the local fire brigade. Adrienne Staples, recently re-elected…
Why the wind was so strong in this week’s wild storm
1News weather expert Daniel Corbett explains why the weather that hit NZ packed such a punch. The intense…
‘Arrests are likely’ as fire ban ignored by some in Canterbury
Police say “arrests are likely” after fires were lit in Canterbury this week, despite a total fire ban.…
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…
Cleanup begins after damaging winds
Cleanup efforts have begun in the South Island and lower North Island, which were battered by heavy winds…