Oamaru woman says flood warning too late
An Oamaru woman was stuck inside her sister's house due to flooding as she tried to help evacuate her two nephews - one who is blind and the other in a wheelchair.
Districts
Wild weather eases after causing chaos around Kaikōura
Wild weather eases after causing chaos around Kaikōura
The Kaikōura District Council says floodwaters are receding across the district and building inspections are under way following severe weather. SH1 will reopen north of Kaikōura at 5pm but the damaged road south of the town remains shut.
Waitaki state of emergency remains
Waitaki state of emergency remains
Waitaki's state of emergency remains in place although traffic woes have eased with the reopening of two state highways.
4 hours to rescue trapped driver
Four hours to rescue driver trapped by floodwaters
Firefighters who rescued a driver trapped in floodwaters in North Canterbury early this morning had to use a digger and a life-raft to reach him.
Tekapo agribusines looking to the stars
Tekapo agribusines looking to the stars
Sam Blair is used to the chill of a winter night in Lake Tekapo. Standing in the cold is part of his job.
Landslip warning as 'good progress' made on highway
Landslip warning as 'good progress' made on highway
The Kaikōura District Council is warning there is a continuing risk of landslides in the area.
Aoraki/Mt Cook shivers in coldest morning of year
Aoraki/Mt Cook shivers in coldest morning of year
Canterbury has recorded the coldest morning for the year, amid freezing temperatures in the South Island.
'It's going to be hard': Farmer facing big clean-up
'It's going to be hard': Farmer facing big clean-up
A Kaikōura farmer says eight days out from starting milking, he has no power or water lines on his farm, he's lost fences and feed, and half his paddocks are covered in silt and trees.
Wild weather woes continue for Kaikōura
Wild weather woes continue for Kaikōura
Heavy rainfall has led to washed-out bridges, evacuations and power cuts around Kaikōura, where a state of emergency is in place as heavy rain continues to lash the area.
Two hurt in Kaikōura crash; SH1 closed from Cheviot
Two hurt in Kaikōura crash; SH1 closed from Cheviot
Two people have been seriously hurt in a crash on the Inland Kaikōura Road this morning.
Widespread flooding hits Canterbury roads
Widespread flooding hits Canterbury roads
Numerous roads throughout Canterbury are affected by escalating flood conditions and motorists are asked to respect legally enforced closures and restrictions.
Evacuations in Kaikōura, state of emergency declared
Evacuations in Kaikōura, state of emergency declared
Almost 200mm of rain has fallen near Kaikōura in the last 24 hours, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency to be declared.
More heavy snow, Red rain warning for Nth Canterbury
More heavy snow, Red rain warning for Nth Canterbury
More heavy snow is set to affect Canterbury, with up to 15cm forecast for Porters Pass (SH73), and MetService's highest rain warning has been issued for northern parts of the region.
State of emergency declared for Waitaki
State of emergency declared for Waitaki
Waitaki will remain in a local state of emergency overnight, after the district was hit by heavy rain overnight causing “severe” localised flooding, the mayor says.
Vehicle and horse collide in Swannanoa
Vehicle and horse collide in Swannanoa
A person is thought to be seriously injured after a collision involving a vehicle and horse in North Canterbury.
Lower Huts bach owners in fight for their survival
Lower Huts bach owners in fight for their survival
Another Canterbury lakeside settlement has started a fight to stay.
Merger discussion held in secret
Merger discussion held in secret
Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon has defended taking a briefing on possible amalgamation partners behind closed doors.
Families needing help in Canty surge
Families needing help in Canty surge
The number of families needing help from just one charity has jumped 26% in a year on the back of the rising cost of living, with furniture and beds the most sought-after items.
13 people injured in crash near Darfield
13 people injured in crash near Darfield
A serious crash in Canterbury's Selwyn district has left more than a dozen people injured, two of them critically.
'Have a plan': Heavy snow on way for Canterbury roads
'Have a plan': Heavy snow on way for Canterbury roads
The biggest snowfall of winter so far is on its way for Canterbury alpine passes and inland state highways, and road users are advised to prepare.