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…
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…
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…
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…
A massive district with many challenges – and a main town that might need to move
Keeping people in Buller – and keeping them safe from flooding and coastal erosion – will be big…
Warnings issued across parts of NZ as severe weather approaches
The top of the South Island is in the firing line yet again as an active trough moves…