5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in Canterbury
People in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.
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Ashburton residents endure sleepless night as river rises
Ashburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.
Watch: Dramatic chopper rescue as farmer lifted to safety
The helicopter lands amid the raging floodwaters to rescue a lone figure trapped below.
'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river rises
Civil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".
Explained: The science of the storm causing havoc in Canterbury
Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.
Code red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fears
Heathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
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Death threats: Man arrested over messages to National MP
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Wild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warnings
Emergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
'Amateur hour': NZ's Covid travel protocols not tough enough - traveller
The woman flew to Melbourne from Christchurch for a three-day visit to see her dog.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
One person dead in crash between car and truck in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the crash in Bexley at about 11am on Friday.
Fire crews battle 'well-involved' house fire in Christchurch
Fire crews were called to the fire on Pound Rd in Yaldhurst at about 11am on Friday.
'An absolute hero': 7-year-old saved drowning sister from public pool
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Radius, E-road report results
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Police are now treating the fire as suspicious.
Christchurch is the place to be this winter
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Christchurch Foundation reduces reliance on ratepayer money
Running the foundation is estimated to cost $678,000 this year.
Iwi step in to avert coup at West Coast Regional Council
Four of the council's seven members were set to remove the chairman from the role.
Driver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crash
Passenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.
Deadly fungus myrtle rust found in Christchurch
Myrtle rust infects many of New Zealand's native plants and bad infections can be deadly.
Pregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICU
One night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.
Tougher penalties possible after greyhound tests positive for meth
Angela Turnwald was banned for four months by the Judicial Control Authority for Racing.
-10C: Coldest May morning in years
The wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.
Invercargill Mayor, deputy haven't talked in weeks
The latest ructions around the council table centre on Shadbolt's driver's licence.
Home-made firearm 'unusually dangerous', court told
Christopher Dean Lees, 38, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Calls for Sir Tim Shadbolt to explain licence
The NZTA confirmed his full car and motorcycle licences have been suspended.
Jail for assault on former partner after racial abuse
Raymond Michael McCarthy pleaded guilty to injuring with intent to injure.
Scott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continent
Ardern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.
NZ Antarctic tourism to double with arrival of new cruise ship
The 2022 cruise calendar shows 'a significant increase in visitations' to the Ross Sea.
Likelihood of death not enough to reduce ex-Victim Support boss's sentence
His lawyer argued Charteris would likely die before he had served his sentence.
Accused uttered 'death row, do me a favour' when told victim had died
Mark Cowling died after an alleged dispute with a 'noisy neighbour'.