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Black ice possible as frost set to hit Canterbury after snowfall
Metservice predicting snow down to 400m with heavy falls above 500m.
Brrrr: Sub-zero temperatures across the country as winter looms
The coldest temperature of the year has reportedly been recorded this morning.
'Critical injuries': Explosion at rural property in Christchurch
A pipe being cut caused the explosion.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Rail line 'washed away' in heavy rain, repair work under way
Severe weather hit the area on Monday causing slips and road closures.
Queenstown-Glenorchy road to temporarily reopen after slip caused by storm
The road was closed at about 8am yesterday leaving Glenorchy cut off.
'Pretty excited': First dusting of snow for the year falls
Ski fields in Queenstown woke to a nice surprise this morning.
1000ha Waituna blaze threatens 'significant' wetland
Wetland used by generations as a giant food basket and mahika kai site.
Covid cases have peaked in Auckland. Here's NZ's new Omicron epicentre
One DHB has reported 2172 new cases in the region today.
Nelson homicide victim identified, police investigating
A 56-year-old man was found deceased at Eden's Road Fruit orchard in Hope.
Hundreds of hay bales catch fire in Canterbury
A trench was dug for the bales to be pushed into.
Weather records smashed by historically wet weekend across NZ
One town recorded more than 120mm in 24 hours.
Heavy rain possible for West Coast after week of deluge
Warnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.
'Be wary': Rain-soaked West Coast back in firing line
MetService says the area is still saturated from last week's flooding,
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
Driver seriously injured after being trapped under truck for two hours
Heavy rescue equipment was sent from Dunedin to extricate him.
South Island Wine and Food, Great Kiwi Beer fest cancelled after shift to red
The shift to red means a 100-person limit on events.
Perfect storm: Where are you most likely to be struck by lightning?
One district has nearly 50 per cent more lightning strikes than anywhere else.
Famed US doctor and influencer settling into Invercargill life
The American medical influencer will start her new job this week.
Kiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterways
The system is low-cost and compact.
Heavy rain in south, sunny and calm in north over weekend
A significant amount of rain is forecast on the West Coast of the South Island.
100-year-old hops in Mid-Canterbury may unlock secret to growing out of Nelson
A Christchurch bar is brewing beer from 150-year-old hops.
Famed US doctor and influencer lands in NZ to start new job
Danielle Jones is currently in MIQ with her husband and their four children.
Petrolhead heaven: Rare Holden expected to fetch $300,000 at auction
Array of Holdens includes a race-car-like Commodore.
Masks and bubbles: NZ Cup Day a little different this year
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event will be for a select few only.
Otira Gorge clean-up continues after slip, part of highway still closed
Work to clean the rubble began on Monday.
Top towns: Closing in on 100 per cent first dose in some places
Four locations are not far off the achievement.
No public at NZ Cup Meeting a 'significant financial blow'
It follows the announcement Addington Cup Week will go ahead without the public.
'Gutting': Addington Cup Week to go ahead without public for first time in 117 years
The decision is due to Canterbury still being at alert level 2.
'Abrupt change': Heavy rain, strong winds as cold front brings end to settled weather
The front will move across the South Island today then onto the North Island tomorrow.
Major power outage on West Coast caused by human error
The outage last Thursday began at about 9.20am and lasted for several hours.
'Come to a grinding halt': West Coast back on line after major power outage
Transpower has identified a 110kV bus fault at a substation near Nelson.
Investigation launched after helicopter pilot dies in crash
The helicopter was believed to be flying from Milton to Alexandra.
Brrr!: Storm passes and makes way for near-freezing temperatures
At 7am, Wellington was sitting on 3.9C, Hamilton -3.7C and Whakatāne 1C.
Chances of snowfall in south and north looking 'pretty good' - Metservice
'There's quite a cold air mass in circulation,' Metservice says.
'Significant cold break' could bring fresh dumping of snow nationwide
Snow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.
Heavy rain, gales: Trees falling, roads disrupted in south
A tree has crashed through a kitchen in the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere.
Extension granted for dumping items destroyed in West Coast flooding
Free dumping was expected to end on Thursday but will now end on Sunday.
NZ's wettest and sunniest spots: Westport and New Plymouth singled out
There is exactly five weeks left until spring.
Wild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in south
MetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.
Thunderbolts & lightning: Heavy rain, strong winds, storms possible
Rocks Rd (SH6) near Nelson is closed after flooding caused by heavy waves.
Brrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for most
Another surge of gales and polar air is on its way.
Tractor tragedy: Pond death of pregnant mum, toddler sparks safety warning
The pair died in 2018 after their tractor lost control and slipped into a reservoir.
Wild weather: South Island battered by wind, snow
Rain and snow has already affected some southern roads.
Polar blast: Wind toppling trees, severe weather on the way
Much of the North Island was colder than the south at 7am on Tuesday.
Antarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for most
Rain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.
Snow to sea level possible in Canterbury next week
There is a reportedly a 30-50 per cent chance of snow to sea level.
Brrrr! Chilly start across Auckland and NZ - frosty start in south
There is a southerly flow making its way across the country
Saving our taonga: How are endangered species faring?
Up to $3.5 million is spent each year to protect five species alone.
Trucks allowed on Ashburton River bridge during daylight hours
The crossing has been closed on and off since Tuesday.
Ashburton bridge 'slumping' after flooding event, alternate route expected tonight
All other road options south from Ashburton are closed.
Watch: Repairing roads main priority for flood-stricken Canterbury - PM
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor allocated $500,000 in funding for farmers and growers
Barking up the wrong tree: Dog freed after becoming stuck in trunk
5-year-old long-haired Jack Russel Sid has been through quite an ordeal.
'From summer to winter': Temperatures set to plunge in matter of hours
A series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.
Pink Bands: Classic gumboot altered for first time in 50 years
A special edition Pink Band gumboot is now on sale to raise money for breast cancer.
'Pretty crazy for April': Temperatures plummet, coldest morning for some
Twizel takes out the top spot for the coolest place on -7C at 6am.
'Really hard done by': The region where deaths are expected to outweigh births
The region's population in 2018 was 32,400 and it is predicted to be 30,600 in 2048.
'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight
Akaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.
WorkSafe investigating after digger operator dies on West Coast farm
A police spokesperson said the person who died was a contractor working on his own.
Inside NZ's smallest school: Four pupils (and counting)
The school was closed after funding was cut for a supervisor.
Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C
A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.
High temperatures and gales fuel fire fears in Canterbury
Fire chiefs warn "the wind is likely to stir something up."
Pest control company facing charges over poisoning which hospitalised worker
A Pest Control Research worker came into contact with a poisonous substance.
South Canterbury battered by thunder and lightning, heading for Christchurch
Metservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.
Lightning strikes logs causing fire in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.
'Stupidly hot': Parts of South Island creeping up to 40C
Metservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.
Fishermen double-bunking key factor in workers catching Covid-19
Canterbury District Health Board clinicians have documented their experiences in MIQ.
The best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?
Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.
'Absolutely reckless behaviour': Critically endangered birds killed by drivers
This year has seen the second-biggest black-billed gull colony on the river in 20 years.
Have you spotted one in your backyard? Aussie spider establishing in Christchurch
The spider, Philoponella congregabilis, is known to crush its prey.
One-in-a-million: Extremely rare albino bird rescued in Christchurch
Research confirms less than five have been reported worldwide this century.
Fishing company loses bid to get overseas workers into NZ
Argos Froyanes Ltd (AFL) operates two vessels that are docked at the Port of Lyttelton.
Three people rescued after being flipped off boat in north Canterbury
The incident happened off the Kaikoura peninsula