West Coast conservation plan paused amid uncertainty
Work on the West Coast’s long-awaited new conservation management strategy is officially on hold – pending new laws…
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…
What happens if votes are tied in local elections?
Council hopefuls are enduring a nervous wait in some centres as several races remain too close to call…
More heavy rain on way on West Coast but relief for Grey District
More heavy rain is set to fall on the West Coast of the South Island after flooding and…
Emergency operations centre activated on West Coast amid slips, flooding
An emergency operations centre has been activated by the Grey District Council this afternoon as heavy rain lashes…
Gloriavale school told it could lose its registration
The Ministry of Education is considering cancelling Gloriavale School’s registration as a private school over concerns that it…
Three-year-old dies of sepsis after several mistakes at hospital
A three-year-boy died of septic shock in a rural hospital after critical opportunities to save his life were…
West Coast weather radar out for ‘extended period’ after lightning strike
A West Coast weather radar is expected to be out of action for an “extended period” after a…
Slip closes West Coast highway, heavy downpours for lower North
More wild weather is expected to impact isolated parts of the country today, with MetService warning of significant…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…