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…
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,…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
‘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.…
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…
Dramatic videos show trees topple onto South Island roads
A busy main road in Invercargill has been closed after a large tree toppled onto the street. Dramatic…
Greymouth running out of water after weather damages treatment plant
Some households in Greymouth have run out of water and others are about to after wild weather damaged…
‘The family is safe’ – Wellington home damaged by high winds
A Wellington resident has described the moment the roof of his house began to peel back as high…