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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Live: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri River
Dozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.
Explained: The science of the storm causing havoc in Canterbury
Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Alleged attempted burglar shot during altercation with homeowner
Police were called to the incident on Hide Rd in Timaru at about 3.30am on Sunday.
Heavy rain but temperatures will be warm for most of country
Temperatures are expected to soar 10C above average in some places today.
68yo man's death: 28yo faces court charges
Man appearing in court tomorrow after death in Timaru
The sculpture that went missing for 18 years
The work was mysteriously put into storage 18 years ago, and now it's back in its place.
Two people injured in crash between car and truck
Both people were taken to Timaru Hospital.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Rest home resident dies of dehydration: Distraught daughter wants answers
The woman's condition rapidly declined over the last seven days of her life.
Canterbury child-killer back in prison after positive meth test but denies using drug
The killer of a Timaru boy has been recalled to prison for a fifth time.
Hare-raising ride: Man injures three mates
After an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.
Pilot accused of flying stranded tourists over flooded rivers without right paperwork
Pilot and aviation company which owned the plane appeared in court today.
Water tragedy: Identity of man who died revealed
Sea conditions were treacherous when the incident occurred, police said.
One seriously injured in two-car crash in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at about 5.45am on Friday.
Summer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36C
Blenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.
The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it
Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Are days of live animal exports from Napier numbered?
The second livestock ship this year has been and gone as Govt review drags on.
Road re-open after pedestrian dies in Canterbury crash involving truck
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area if possible.
From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
Commercial contractors win school lunch tender
Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.
Covid-19 risk: Fire crews couldn't board container ship leaking liquid nitrogen
Ice formed on the ship, but fire crews were unable to get on board due to a Covid-19 risk.
Rare paintings by 'Glasgow Boys' leader surface Down Under
Artworks pass through descendants' wills before coming up for auction.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Industry blamed for Timaru smog
The Canterbury Regional Council believes industry is to blame for Timaru's air pollution.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
The heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on Monday
Tropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.
True blue turns red: Labour MP the first in Rangitata's history
Rangitata, which takes in Ashburton and Timaru, has gone to Jo Luxton.
Police move to seize $10m and 15 properties from meth trafficker
The move comes after 4-year probe into assets of Singaporean man arrested in Gisborne.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.