The CountryDrizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in tempsPolar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.08 Oct 07:24 PM
The CountryOtago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought inDunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.04 Oct 02:40 AM
LiveThe CountryDunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergencyOfficials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.04 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountrySouth Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 09:29 AM
LiveThe Country‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 AM
The Country33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in southSnowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryIntense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper northAuckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.01 Oct 01:14 AM
The CountryDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
The CountryProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
The Country'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closureOne staff member described the plant like a family.27 Sep 05:30 AM
The Country'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
The CountryECan chair resigns after council car reportedly caught speeding 678 timesScott's resignation takes effect Friday, when Craig Pauling will be acting chairman.26 Sep 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby teamSouth Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.24 Sep 08:19 PM
The Country‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampageWild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.24 Sep 04:38 AM
The CountryCivil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regionsMetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.23 Sep 01:48 AM
The CountryWhitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' waveFellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.18 Sep 02:07 AM
The CountryJetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into planePowerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.17 Sep 05:20 AM
The Country'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.15 Sep 08:54 PM
The CountrySouth Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.13 Sep 02:40 AM
The CountryPower outages, road and school closures as snow causes havocHeavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.12 Sep 09:14 PM
The Country‘Fair bit of snow’ building in parts of South IslandAnd as for snow in Auckland next week? Unlikely.12 Sep 07:46 PM
The CountrySouth Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow loomsWith lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.12 Sep 04:22 AM
The CountryThe village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claimsPolice say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.11 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryMeridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levelsSouth Island lakes are looking healthier after sinking to seriously low levels last month.10 Sep 12:02 AM
The CountryWaipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spreadAll outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.02 Sep 11:00 PM
The Country'Extreme fire behaviour' threat: Waipara blaze doubles in size overnightThe blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.01 Sep 10:59 PM
The CountryCanterbury wildfire spreading at pine forestFive helicopters have been working to control the blaze.29 Aug 11:23 PM
The CountryPreserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch ShowThe new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.27 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountrySnow and heavy rain to hit South Island; MetService issues warningsSouth Island braces for 150mm of rain and snow.24 Aug 08:39 PM
The CountryMajor rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewingMoisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.20 Aug 10:48 PM
LiveThe CountrySevere wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruptionThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.19 Aug 03:13 AM
LiveThe CountryPolar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expectedThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.18 Aug 11:01 PM
