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…
‘Destructive’ gales to lash Canterbury, red strong wind warning issued
A red strong wind warning has been issued for parts of Canterbury, with MetService warning of destructive 150km/h…
Relief for neighbours as demolition begins on mouldy, abandoned Wgtn home
Steel gates, warning signs and the start of demolition works outside a mouldy, abandoned home has brought relief…
Graphic latex bodysuit inspired by ancient Japan wins top WOW award
A latex bodysuit “that captivates the eye and refuses to let it go” has taken top honours in…
Council rethinks controversial coastline access ban
A contentious proposed bylaw which would have banned access to parts of the South Wairarapa coast is off…
Wgtn trains resume after passengers stuck due to downed power cable
Kāpiti Line services have resumed this afternoon after a downed overhead wire caused widespread disruption and left one…
Passengers stranded for hours on Wellington train handed toilet bags
The most affected service was finally hauled into Wellington Station at about 11.20am with 152 passengers on board.…
Swathe of weather watches and warnings issued for the South Island
Kiwis in the South Island should make the most of today’s “nice clear skies” before a swathe of…
Wellington train passengers stuck for hours after overhead wire snaps
He said his wife was holding up well but shared his concerns for younger people who found themselves…
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…
Wellington BP petrol station ram raid ends in Cannons Creek crash an hour later
They said they used a car to smash through the front doors, but the alleged robbers were not…
Wellington house-price slump weighs on national average, median house now $761,000
A spokesperson for REINZ said public sector headwinds, buyer caution and investor retreat were some factors having a…