Dunedin snow: State Highway 87 closed as vehicles become stuck
On State Highway 88 at Sawyers Bay, caution is being urged because of surface flooding. The closures come…
Winter storm looms: Heavy snow and rain forecast across South Island
“Down south it’s a bit of a different story. There is going to be rain for the West…
South Island winter storm: Heavy rain and snow forecast from Wednesday
“Accumulations at this level are likely to impede travel and NZTA may close sections of highway or introduce…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital asks patients to limit support people as winter illnesses pile on pressure
“Where possible, we ask patients to limit this to one support person. This small step can make a…
School sickness: Plea to parents as cost pressures collide with winter illness
Official guidance says children with a mild cough or runny nose can attend school if they are otherwise…
What’s on in Auckland this weekend: NZ Fashion Week, Autaia, World Photography Day and more
The Viva Eclectika Intercultural Dance Challenge is happening today at Auckland’s Victory Convention Centre from 4pm, a free…
Bay of Plenty schools report surge in winter illness absences
The post reminded parents and caregivers to keep unwell children at home to help limit the spread of…
Gisborne cold and flu season: ‘Boom’ in demand for supplies
She said the pharmacy’s Uber Eats, on an online home-delivery platform, had been “constantly going off” with cold…
Hastings council coffers boosted by massive crowds for Illuminate light show
They said the challenge had been to do it without extra cost to ratepayers, and so far “the…
More than 100 pupils absent daily at Point Chevalier School, Auckland as winter illness hits
With a roll of about 600, the absences were noticeable as some classes only had nine pupils. The…
Auckland’s Coolest Cinemas To Escape Winter, From Luxe Recliners To Heritage Theatres
Winter in Auckland calls for a great excuse to stay inside, and these cinemas, from boutique dine-in luxury…
QV House Price Index shows average house prices fell 1.5% in July quarter as winter chill hits
“This isn’t another sudden correction. It’s an already subdued market losing what little momentum it had built earlier…