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Explained: The science of the storm causing havoc in Canterbury

Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.

Code red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fears

Heathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.

Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated

Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.

Death threats: Man arrested over messages to National MP

A man has been arrested over alleged threats to MP Simeon Brown.

Wild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warnings

Emergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.

'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds

The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.

'Amateur hour': NZ's Covid travel protocols not tough enough - traveller

The woman flew to Melbourne from Christchurch for a three-day visit to see her dog.

Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country

It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.

Oxford wetland to be protected

Environment Canterbury, QEII Trust working with landowner to enhance ecological habitat.

Likelihood of death not enough to reduce ex-Victim Support boss's sentence

His lawyer argued Charteris would likely die before he had served his sentence.

Accused uttered 'death row, do me a favour' when told victim had died

Mark Cowling died after an alleged dispute with a 'noisy neighbour'.

Christchurch City Council spending $40K on dog bark analysis

Council using machine learning to analyse barking in bid to save time on complaints.

-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the south

Lake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.

Broadcaster Chris Lynch leaving Newstalk ZB

The broadcaster had spent nearly 10 years with the company.

Horrified partner recalls bloody scene after alleged stabbing

Harrowing 111 calls played: 'If I let go of him right now, he's going to die.'

'Boon for Dunedin': Plans for new-look Hillside Workshop

Hillside will receive $85 million for new facilities to assemble wagons.