Magnitude 4.7 earthquake felt by hundreds on West Coast

Watches upgraded to warnings as heavy rain, severe gales loom

Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been upgraded to warnings in multiple regions, including the Wairarapa, Tararua, and Buller areas.

Heavy rain, severe gales to impact South Island, lower North

MetService has issued multiple orange warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, with weather watches also in place across several regions.

Statue bro? Shane Jones meets his match at West Coast camp

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones opened cabins to help accommodate an influx of goldmine workers, and was rewarded with a colourful life-size likeness of himself.

Confessions of an accidental council chairman

After five terms as a Grey District councillor, Peter Haddock stood for the regional council in 2022, and just months later, found himself – unexpectedly – at the helm.