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'Cloud shield' threatens eclipse views, but one city could get lucky

The partial solar eclipse will begin before sunrise and reach its peak around 7am, with the moon covering up to 70% of the sun in parts of the lower South Island.

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.

Landing plane allegedly targeted by laser at Wellington Airport

A man has been charged over the incident last night, which involved two aircraft.

Strong winds hit Canterbury overnight, power outages reported

Power is out to pockets of the central and lower South Island.