‘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…
Top of South Island hit by power outages as strong winds batter NZ
Power has been partially restored as “significant parts” of the top of the South Island and West Coast…
South Marlborough issued red wind warning
Holidaymakers are advised to consider delaying travel due to forecast gales, as a red wind warning is issued…
Kaikōura mayor returns home to natural disaster
The Mayor of Kaikōura had a sleepless night in Wellington as he tried to get home after fires…