SH8 Lindis Pass closed after crash injures three

'A taster of spring': Fronts bring heavy rain, gales

MetService said a couple of fronts, embedded in a strong and moist northwest flow, will move over New Zealand across the weekend.

MBIE backs ruling that Christchurch Airbnb owners need to get consent or stop

Consultant Mike Blackburn said the determination was relevant to apartments in other developments that were used predominantly as short-term accommodation.

Coroner's warning about machinery after arborist caught on grinder

Kevin Barry's death was investigated by WorkSafe, which determined his sleeve had been caught on the stump grinder, pulling him towards the blade.

Mayor welcomes rejection of fast-track referral for Pegasus development

"It's a common-sense decision and I would like to commend Minister Chris Bishop for listening to our community," Dan Gordon said.