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…
Lightning strike causes ‘significant damage’ to radar tower near Hokitika
A weather radar tower has been damaged after being struck by a bolt of lightning near Hokitika yesterday…
Watches upgraded to warnings as heavy rain, severe gales loom
Severe weather is sweeping across parts of the South Island and lower North Island, with multiple watches upgraded…
Heavy rain, severe gales to impact South Island, lower North
Multiple warnings and watches have been issued with heavy rain and strong winds forecast to lash most of…
New hazard rules for West Coast homeowners
West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they’re thinking of…