Driver suffers serious injuries after vehicle slips off bank in Queenstown

Floods, closures and job losses rock Nelson's economy

The region is reeling from devastating floods, the closure of its largest sawmill and the potential loss of more than 100 additional jobs across the manufacturing sector.

Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of 'dangerous' winds

Civil Defense warned of destructive 150km/h gusts as severe weather threatens to batter much of the South Island and lower North.

Wgtn trains resume after passengers stuck due to downed power cable

Passengers were given "emergency toilet supplies" during the 3.5-hour wait.

Swathe of weather watches and warnings issued for the South Island

MetService meteorologist John Law said there would be more strong winds and heavy rain in store for the weekend.