New report maps landslide risks on West Coast
In a few weeks’ time, West Coasters will be able to find out if their home – or…
Conservation Boards set to lose functions under new law
Unease is building over law changes that could sideline Conservation Boards. However, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says Conservation…
Two Lotto winners share $1m as Powerball climbs to $36 million
Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Westport will take home $500,000 each as Powerball climbs to $36…
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…
Heavy rain, severe gales to hit South and lower North Island
Large swathes of the South Island and eastern parts of the lower North Island are expected to face…
What happens if votes are tied in local elections?
Council hopefuls are enduring a nervous wait in some centres as several races remain too close to call…
Emergency operations centre activated on West Coast amid slips, flooding
An emergency operations centre has been activated by the Grey District Council this afternoon as heavy rain lashes…
Slip closes West Coast highway, heavy downpours for lower North
More wild weather is expected to impact isolated parts of the country today, with MetService warning of significant…
Swathe of weather watches and warnings issued in 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…
Hefty new fines for polluters of our environment
Companies polluting land or water are now risking fines of $3000 – four times the amount they’ve been…
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…