Motorway lanes reopen after multi-vehicle crash in Canterbury

Suspected lightning strikes knocked out two water plants

Both Methven's water supply plant and Greater Greymouth’s water treatment plant were shut down on Thursday.

Christchurch mosque terrorist can be called as inquest witness

Survivors and victim's families had objected to hearing from the white supremacist terrorist as part of the coronial inquest into the attacks on March 15, 2019.

'Arrests are likely' as fire ban ignored by some in Canterbury

Police in Canterbury were "disappointed" that fires were still being lit, despite a total ban.

In images: Trees down, truck rolls as high winds hit

Flights have been cancelled and roads closed as a severe weather system sweeps over parts of the country.