A low pressure system to the west is bringing "plenty of rain today to both islands", MetService said.
New Zealand
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Work kicked off this week with demolition of the old 250m steel and concrete vehicle access bridge by Port Marlborough contractor HEB Construction.
Tue, Jan 13
One Christchurch family said they took four days to get home, starting with driving from Whangamatā to Wellington for a sailing that never happened.
Mon, Jan 12
Police say a man hit and assaulted a pedestrian in Nelson before fleeing and deliberately swerving into an police car during a pursuit in Marlborough.
Crime and Justice
Napier was the hottest centre as of 2.30pm on Sunday, reaching 36.7C, with neighbouring Hastings forecast to climb to a high of 38C.
Sun, Jan 11
Meet Swampy, the purpose-built amphibious excavator that has begun dredging the pop-up garden patch growing out of the Taylor River in central Blenheim.
Environment
Wed, Jan 7
Marlborough District Council rivers and drainage engineering manager Andy White said the digger making its way down to the river and through the weeds was "quite a sight".
Tue, Jan 6
An environmental group calling for control of parchment worm in the Marlborough Sounds has criticised the Marlborough District Council for years of inaction.
Mon, Jan 5
Strong winds and heavy rain have left thousands without power, disrupted travel, and forced Foxton residents to urgently conserve water as crews race to restore services.
December 30, 2025
A Marlborough Sounds tourism operator says the closures has left them cut off from customers at the start of the peak summer season.
December 29, 2025
Of the four ecologically significant species monitored at 16 sites in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, only one remained.
December 12, 2025
Coastguard volunteers battled powerful currents through the night to retrieve the crew from rocks and tow the damaged vessel to safety.
December 3, 2025
Ferry Bridge would be closed until June 2027 as long-awaited stopbank repairs get under way
November 30, 2025
The jackpot for Saturday night's draw will now be $8 million.
November 27, 2025
The blaze erupted inside the Wither Rd recycling centre on Thursday afternoon, sending thick smoke across nearby streets and prompting warnings for residents to shut their windows.
November 21, 2025
Flames could be seen coming from within the Resource Recovery Centre building.
November 20, 2025
"A digger became stuck in the sand, then the tide came in and submerged the cab," Marlborough Roads transport recovery manager Steve Murrin said.
The report by Sentec, commissioned by Marlborough Roads, looked at the safety of heavy commercial vehicles, particularly logging trucks, on Port Underwood Rd and Queen Charlotte Dr.
November 19, 2025
The owner of a boat that ran aground in the Marlborough Sounds last month says he intends to list it on TradeMe for $1.
November 4, 2025
The slip came down on June 30, about 2km from where the road meets State Highway 6, amid heavy rain that struck the entire top of the south.
October 31, 2025
Anzac MacDonald, 80, suffered burns after a mixture of kerosene and methylated spirits ignited while he was lighting a fridge at his family’s remote holiday home.
Challenging weather conditions affected access to the vessel in distress, a Maritime NZ spokesperson said.
October 27, 2025
A state of emergency was declared for the Clutha District this afternoon due to extensive damage from the severe winds that battered large parts of the country yesterday.
October 24, 2025
It comes after thousands of households across the South Island were left without power this morning.
October 23, 2025
Flights have been cancelled and roads closed as a severe weather system sweeps over parts of the country.
