Home / New ZealandLive updates: State of local emergency declared for Canterbury; South Marlborough and Kaikōura wind warnings upgraded to redRachel Maher, Natasha Gordon, Jazlyn WhalesNZ Herald·22 Oct, 2025 05:09 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditFire and Emergency warned high winds and low humidity could spark wildfires. Video / RNZLoad moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandPahīatua homicide victim named as 74yo woman; search for man continues22 Oct 08:26 AMNew ZealandFire at Cordis Hotel: What we know so far tonight22 Oct 07:37 AMNew ZealandAre you $25m richer? Numbers in for biggest Lotto Powerball this year22 Oct 07:28 AMSponsoredPoor sight leaving kids vulnerable22 Sep 01:23 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
