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 ZealandKea Kids News: Young leaders take the stage at Te Mana Kuratahi 2025Watch10 Dec 04:00 PMNew ZealandThe Elephant: Merit v inclusion – the great DEI hiring debate10 Dec 04:00 PMPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Earth Overshoot Day is a warning to humanity10 Dec 04:00 PMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
