Recap: Red heavy rain warning for Otago downgraded to watch - MetService

Last updated October 4, 2024

Rain is expected to continue in Southland for much of today and a watch for heavy rain is in force there.

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Officials brace for Dunedin's O-Week after raucous Flo-Week partying

The signs of Saturday's Flo-Week blow-out remained on Castle Street the next day, with shattered glass, bottles, boxes and rubbish lining the road.

Mon, Feb 16

Detective Kevin Kirkman said officers were called to Chelmsford St at around 11.50pm on Tuesday, with a property found to have it ceiling on fire.

Flares spark late-night fire at Otago home, damage parked car

Officers are seeking CCTV or dashcam footage after flares fired into a Hampden street ignited a home and damaged a vehicle.

Thu, Feb 12

Tilly Cambie is remembered as a typically adventurous three-year-old who loved climbing and adored her big sister Lainey.

How many kids have to die from window blind cords, mum asks

Three-year-old Tilly was found by her then-five-year-old sister in the family's lounge in Hāwera on January 1, 2023.

Thu, Feb 12

1:29

Caution is needed when meeting new people online or through dating applications.

Auckland woman arrested over $500k romance scam lasting 18 years

Police alleged the woman, a now 44-year-old from Ellerslie, began communicating with the Dunedin man online in 2006.

Wed, Feb 11

Person in critical condition after fall from Otago University building

Hato Hone St John told 1News it was notified of the incident after 12.13am today.

Wed, Feb 11

Tongariro Mayor Weston Kirton wants the government to consider a proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to its former status as a hotel. (Source: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham)

Proposal to restore Chateau Tongariro should be considered – mayor

Heritage building has been sitting empty since it was closed in February 2023 due to its earthquake risk.

Wed, Feb 11

1:31

How many kids have to die from window blind cords, mum asks

Three-year-old Tilly was found by her then-five-year-old sister in the family's lounge in Hāwera on January 1, 2023.

Thu, Feb 12

1:29

Auckland woman arrested over $500k romance scam lasting 18 years

Police alleged the woman, a now 44-year-old from Ellerslie, began communicating with the Dunedin man online in 2006.

Wed, Feb 11

Person in critical condition after fall from Otago University building

Hato Hone St John told 1News it was notified of the incident after 12.13am today.

Wed, Feb 11

Proposal to restore Chateau Tongariro should be considered – mayor

Heritage building has been sitting empty since it was closed in February 2023 due to its earthquake risk.

Wed, Feb 11

1:31

Officials brace for Dunedin's O-Week after raucous Flo-Week partying

The signs of Saturday's Flo-Week blow-out remained on Castle Street the next day, with shattered glass, bottles, boxes and rubbish lining the road.

Mon, Feb 16

Flares spark late-night fire at Otago home, damage parked car

Officers are seeking CCTV or dashcam footage after flares fired into a Hampden street ignited a home and damaged a vehicle.

Thu, Feb 12

How many kids have to die from window blind cords, mum asks

Three-year-old Tilly was found by her then-five-year-old sister in the family's lounge in Hāwera on January 1, 2023.

Thu, Feb 12

1:29

Auckland woman arrested over $500k romance scam lasting 18 years

Police alleged the woman, a now 44-year-old from Ellerslie, began communicating with the Dunedin man online in 2006.

Wed, Feb 11

Person in critical condition after fall from Otago University building

Hato Hone St John told 1News it was notified of the incident after 12.13am today.

Wed, Feb 11

Proposal to restore Chateau Tongariro should be considered – mayor

Heritage building has been sitting empty since it was closed in February 2023 due to its earthquake risk.

Wed, Feb 11