A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains and Canterbury High Country until 7pm.

Residents at the top of the North Island should pack a raincoat as the second work week of January is forecast to be plagued by heavy rain and easterly gales. “Heavy rain is expected to become more ...

Officers were seen blocking off the beach while two distressed young swimmers were sitting near lifeguards at the scene. A person helping Coastguard NZ told Stuff they were searching for a swimmer who ...

While on holiday in the South Island Ruud Kleinpaste re-discovered a tree he's missed since leaving Auckland: the Nikau Palm.

The search for a swimmer missing from a Christchurch beach has been suspended for the night. Emergency services were called ...

Lifeguards performed 28 rescues this weekend as warmer weather attracted people to beaches up and down the motu. Volunteer ...

Napier and East Coast towns can finally expect a clearer week after miserable holiday weather. Christchurch will remain cool but calm next week, while Queenstown is in for a stunner. Summer is ...

The standout falls recorded in the 24 hours to 2pm Wednesday on the council’s rain gauges included — Whareratas 65mm, ...

Gisborne was buzzing over the Auckland Anniversary weekend, thanks to favourable weather and several events featuring ...

Sunday’s two scheduled races for the third round of the 2024/2025 SAS Autoparts MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series were ...