New ZealandCouncil seeks lockdown exemption to repair Westport homesCouncil wants exemption so tradies can keep repairing flood damaged homes in Westport.24 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandGovt pledges $8m to Westport flood recovery"This flooding event has profoundly affected many people and their families."24 Aug 09:45 PM
New ZealandEndangered bats seen for the first time in Franz Josef in decadesOne of the country's most endangered mammals has been seen in Franz Josef.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecastGusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.11 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandHokitika car crash leaves one person in critical conditionPerson flown to hospital.11 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandWest Coast Regional rates soar by 30% with more to comeThe rates will also jump by 10 per cent next year..11 Aug 01:18 AM
New ZealandCanterbury rescue helicopter sees 40 per cent rise in mission numbersJuly saw 97 missions alone, including eight in just one day.10 Aug 10:59 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Heavy snow warnings in the southThe heaviest snow is expected in north Canterbury and south Marlborough.08 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandWild weather warning: Rain, 'gusty gales' to sweep the countryThunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree resign from conservation board over Ngai Tahu conflictBoard members Neil Silverwood, Inger Perkins and Suzanne Hills have all quit.06 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the southThunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.05 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandIntensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its useReport shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.04 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandGloriavale man admits sex offences against childrenWest Coast man has admitted a raft charges relating to the sexual abuse of children.03 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales: Trees falling, roads disrupted in southA tree has crashed through a kitchen in the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere.02 Aug 11:27 PM
New ZealandFree fuel vouchers: Promotion to lure visitors to West CoastTrying to attract visitors to a beautiful part of the world.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWintry weather set to replace warm spellWhanganui was 6C above its normal temperature for this time of year on Friday.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The cheapest and most expensive places to rent in NZThe average weekly rent in the cheapest region is $251.30 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandExtension granted for dumping items destroyed in West Coast floodingFree dumping was expected to end on Thursday but will now end on Sunday.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuller River flow during flooding the largest of any river in nearly 100 yearsMeasurements show it had a flow of 7640 cubic metres per second.28 Jul 11:38 PM
TravelLeaps of faith and big aroha rewarded at National Tourism AwardsAwards were a "beacon at the end of 15 months of uncertainty".28 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandOne-lane bridge death: Would metal barriers have saved a life?Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.28 Jul 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Dominant issue': Councils at odds over new rules for AirbnbsCouncils and iwi working on a new combined plan to cover the whole West Coast.27 Jul 02:38 AM
New ZealandThunderbolts & lightning: Heavy rain, strong winds, storms possibleRocks Rd (SH6) near Nelson is closed after flooding caused by heavy waves.26 Jul 04:39 AM
New ZealandLive: Overnight deluge - heavy rain soaks Auckland commute, flood warnings for southFlood-stricken Buller district is in the firing line again.25 Jul 07:13 PM
New ZealandCovid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman togetherWet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.24 Jul 06:08 AM
New ZealandFog blankets Auckland Airport: Flights cancelled, diverted; heavy rain on wayFine weather expected before possible heavy rain and floods for parts of NZ.23 Jul 10:22 PM
New ZealandGloriavale shock: Inspectors rule members cannot be considered employeesNo employment relationships exist within Gloriavale, inquiry finds.23 Jul 12:33 AM
TravelHokitika: After the Gold Rush, the cycle rushWhat to do on on a weekend in Hokitika on two wheels.21 Jul 02:46 AM
New ZealandImpostors hit community during flood clean-upPolice have had reports of people pretending to be building inspectors.21 Jul 02:38 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain: Flood-hit region bracing for second wave, parts of North Island on alertMetservice is forecasting a front will move across the country later today.20 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandHomes damaged: Clean-up continues on the West Coast after severe weatherThe clean-up continues after heavy rain, flooding, slips and evacuations.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWestport floods: Three patients in makeshift ward, more hospital staff arriveThe size of the flood has revived concerns about the location of a new medical centre.20 Jul 01:49 AM
New Zealand489 homes damaged in West Coast flooding, 153 people still displacedUpdate from West Coast Emergency Management says 89 homes suffered severe or total damage.20 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for flood-hit area as clean-up beginsMetService says more wet weather coming for flood-drenched region as clean-up begins.19 Jul 10:45 PM
