MetService said a slow-moving front over central New Zealand was forecast to gradually shift eastward tomorrow, while another weather system approaches from the south, moving northwards over Fiordland and Westland.
New Zealand
Mon, Sep 22
"It’s just disgusting: It's my name, it’s my whānau," councillor Dinnie Moeahu said.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, Sep 19
A man has been forced to forfeit a property, a Ford Ranger, more than $100,000 in cash, and over $36,000 held in bank accounts to the Crown following drug manufacturing and supply convictions.
Crime and Justice
Mon, Sep 15
The coroner wants people to heed speed restrictions, after a woman died by hitting a bridge support, while being towed on a ski biscuit by a jetski.
About 13,000 patients in Wellington and Taranaki have been contacted by Awanui Labs after receiving inaccurate lab results for a diabetes test.
Health
Thu, Sep 11
Organisers said the music and arts event would be taking a year off in 2026.
Wed, Sep 10
Police impounded the unlicensed and unwarranted car after the brazen skids outside the police station.
Mon, Sep 8
Footage circulating online showed a vehicle burning rubber on Powerham St around 5pm, with tyres screeching and thick smoke billowing into the air.
Sun, Sep 7
Police thanked members of the public who provided information that helped identify the man.
Mon, Sep 1
Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula were under an orange strong wind warning for Sunday afternoon, with several southwesterly gales forecast to gust up to 120km/h in exposed areas.
Sun, Aug 31
Emergency services were called to a property in Okaiawa, South Taranaki and a property in Saint James Range, near Hanmer Springs this afternoon.
Sat, Aug 30
The plane landed safely at about 12.38pm with emergency services on standby as a precaution.
Sun, Aug 24
Police said inquiries into the circumstances of both crashes are underway.
Sat, Aug 23
Would-be Taranaki seabed miners say they’ve provided enough proof to get the green light, despite a Fast-track organiser criticising the company’s "cynical" approach.
Mon, Aug 18
An expert panel will decide whether Trans-Tasman Resources gets the green light to mine in the South Taranaki Bight.
Environment
Fri, Aug 15
Police said emergency services were called to Pembroke Rd in Egmont National Park after a report of several vehicles "sliding on ice and coming off the road".
Sun, Aug 10
Emergency services were called to the property on Derby Street in Eltham just before 5am.
Fri, Aug 8
Police used two volunteers under the age of 18 who visited eight businesses in the area and attempted to buy alcohol.
Wed, Aug 6
The top of the South Island is under an orange heavy rain warning.
Sun, Jul 27
Whakatipuranga Rima Rau (Generation 500) was set up in 2010 to attract 500 Māori into the region’s health sector over a decade.
Thu, Jul 17
"I don't think it's coming off there, buddy," an onlooker said, as the vehicle wheels kept spinning in midair.
Sun, Jul 13
"Expect a further 80 to 120mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h expected this afternoon and evening," MetService said.
Fri, Jul 11
The road between Mokau and Piopio in north Taranaki was impacted by a slip following heavy rain over the past few days.
Sun, Jul 6
State Highway 3 between Mokau and Piopio in north Taranaki was closed following the slip in the early hours of this morning.
Sat, Jul 5
Several roads in Taranaki remain closed after the region was hit by “high-intensity” rainfall yesterday.
Fri, Jul 4
