Rain watches for parts of the country, other areas set to hit 29C
MetService has issued three heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island to start the week, as…
Sophie Elliott’s killer Clayton Weatherston denied parole
One of New Zealand’s most violent killers, Clayton Weatherston has been denied parole at his first hearing, 18…
McDonald’s gets consent for 24-hour restaurant in Wānaka
There’s a strong appetite for McDonalds to maintain an environmentally and “socially responsible” standard when it arrives in…
Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash
Plans to showcase F-22 Raptor fighter jets at Warbirds Over Wānaka have drawn condemnation from a former Doctors…
US fighter jets confirmed for Warbirds over Wanaka
One of the world’s most impressive fighter aircraft has been confirmed for a first visit to the country…
Napier, Hastings top 36C as gale-force winds cause damage, fan fires
Strong winds and extreme heat have brought down trees, cut power and fanned vegetation fires across parts of…
85yo man crushed under vehicle at Wānaka home named by police
Police have named the man who died after being crushed under his vehicle at his Wānaka home on…
Thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Otago, Canterbury
A thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Otago and Canterbury today. The watch period is between…
Wet, blustery start to week for large parts of the South Island
It’s set to be a wet and blustery start to the week for parts of the South Island…
Major Queenstown tourism operator sentenced over landslip
A major Queenstown tourism operator and two other contractors have been sentenced for contributing to a landslip that…
Helicopters battle multiple fires raging at both ends of the country
Helicopters are assisting firefighters in battling uncontained blazes in the far North Island and the lower South Island…
Crews fight spate of fires in Dunedin overnight, 3 treated as suspicious
Firefighters were called to a spate of fires in and around Dunedin last night, with three being treated…