
Waipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spread
All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.
All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.
The blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.
Five helicopters have been working to control the blaze.
The new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.
South Island braces for 150mm of rain and snow.
Moisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.
MetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.
Damage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Agency fears motorists may disregard new speed limit through Mackenzie Basin.
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
The New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.
"We made a lot of plans to get us through the winter."
'If we’ve got any young people wanting jobs out here, they can’t find anywhere to live.'
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Planting project at Central Otago’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve starts next month.
UK celeb Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked 17 Kiwi winery staff with a day's notice.
One day's notice of job cuts for 17 staff at Noel Edmonds' South Island winery.
The destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
Friday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.
MetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.
Enjoy the sun while it lasts - temperature drops and rain are on the way.
The board is keeping mum after Christchurch City Council revealed the details of the deal.