A series of fronts "embedded within a strong and moist northwest flow" will move over New Zealand today and tomorrow, followed by a change to strong, colder southwesterlies.
New Zealand
Sat, Aug 22
A 39-year-old was charged with possession and supply of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
Crime and Justice
Fri, Aug 21
MetService said a couple of fronts, embedded in a strong and moist northwest flow, will move over New Zealand across the weekend.
The 2027 festival had been scheduled for February 13, but tickets were never released for sale.
Thu, Aug 20
Malcolm Taylor filed a notice of motion in June proposing more rigorous requirements for reports presented to councillors.
Politics
Thu, Aug 13
From mergers to standoffs, councils nationwide raced to finalise Head Start proposals before Sunday's deadline.
Mon, Aug 10
"I would love it for Tom to win. I would absolutely love it. I would love people to give two votes to ACT. The reality is, it is very unlikely."
Wed, Aug 5
At 180,787 hectares, Molesworth is slightly larger than Rakiura/Stewart Island and bigger than 10 of New Zealand’s national parks.
Business
Fri, Jul 31
The infant was found on Wairau Bar Rd, north of Blenheim, by a machinery operator on May 19.
Wed, Jul 29
MetService said there was "moderate confidence" the gales would affect the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington and Wairarapa.
Tue, Jul 28
Some districts are close to a deal. Others have walked away entirely. Here's where every part of the country stands with two weeks to go.
Mon, Jul 27
The service will be held at Fairhall Cemetery children's memorial area on Wednesday, July 29 at 10.30am.
Tue, Jul 21
Minister for Rail Winston Peters says critics will "work themselves into a lather" over one of the names, as he confirms KiwiRail will run the new ships from 2029.
Fri, Jul 17
The public were urged not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Tennyson Inlet and Fitzroy Bay areas due to the presence of toxins.
Health
Fri, Jul 10
MetService has downgraded its red heavy rain warning for parts of Marlborough and Canterbury to a yellow heavy rain watch.
Wed, Jul 8
Brookby Beats' organisers have applied with the council to establish the experience as a standalone event.
A state of emergency has been declared in Kaikōura as torrential rain causes widespread flooding and evacuations, with severe weather continuing to batter parts of Canterbury and Marlborough.
Tue, Jul 7
The slippery pavers were a notorious hazard. In 2019, reports of injuries prompted the council to acid-wash them to improve their slip resistance.
Thu, Jul 2
Harsher penalties could be on the way for those committing "ecological vandalism" by driving on Marlborough's east coast beaches.
Environment
Fri, Jun 26
"Road users are urged to take extra care travelling on state highways today, especially those at higher elevations," NZTA said.
Thu, Jun 25
Lobby group Forest & Bird releases maps showing that up to 60% of NZ’s conservation land could be affected by the Conservation Amendment Bill.
Wed, Jun 24
MetService says watches and warnings already in place from Northland to Wellington are likely to be upgraded as the system develops.
Tue, Jun 23
Warnings blanket the South Island and lower North Island as heavy rain and strong winds trigger flooding and road disruptions on the West Coast.
Sat, Jun 20
Orange warnings cover Fiordland, Westland, Buller, Grey and Canterbury as an unseasonably warm but unsettled system moves in.
Fri, Jun 19
Police are urgently appealing for the family of the infant to come forward.
Mon, Jun 15
