Road snowfall warnings are in place across multiple alpine routes, with MetService also forecasting a widespread frost later in the week.
New Zealand
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Fire and Emergency NZ crews from St Kilda, Lookout Point, Roslyn, Dunedin, Willowbank had responded shortly after 3pm today.
Monday 4:16pm
In a statement, Dunedin Police said it was aware of — and monitored — the event.
Monday 10:41am
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SH8 is expected to be closed for several hours after the two-vehicle crash, with motorists urged to delay their journeys or take another route.
Fri, Sep 18
“I implore the council to consider the words a valuable component of the mural,” the artist said.
Two South Island women are helping more women find confidence in traditionally male-dominated pursuits.
Environment
Mon, Sep 14
The "senseless" death of the 20-year-old, who choked on his own vomit, has been called a "tragic consequence of excessive alcohol consumption" by a coroner.
Health
About 1300 people jumped at the chance to explore the new Dunedin Hospital outpatient building as part of a free community open day on Saturday.
Sat, Sep 12
Pilot Tim Brown and guide Sean Roach died in the Mt Aspiring National Park crash on May 17.
Thu, Sep 10
Mary McFarlane’s volunteered at hundreds of events over the past 56 years.
Tue, Sep 8
In a statement this evening, Qantas confirmed the aircraft had experienced a "suspected engine issue" after takeoff from Queenstown Airport.
Sat, Sep 5
Earth Sciences New Zealand said exceptional June warmth helped make this year's winter one of the country's warmest since records began.
Fri, Sep 4
An Auckland and Cromwell food business and its owner have been ordered to pay penalties after exploiting workers.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Sep 3
Above average temperatures are most likely for the east and north of the North Island this spring.
Wed, Sep 2
Dumping of snow closes SH87 from Outram to Middlemarch with caution urged on SH88 at Sawyers Bay.
Mon, Aug 31
Police were called to the scene near Happy Valley Creek Bridge around 8.10am.
Sun, Aug 30
Police said the arrests related to three assaults reported between August 16 and 21.
Sat, Aug 29
Bailey Phillips, 20, was sentenced to nearly four years in prison after thousands of objectionable files were uncovered on his devices, including videos he created himself.
Fri, Aug 28
A period of heavy rain is expected for Northland, Auckland, the Coromandel, and Bay of Plenty tomorrow.
Heavy snow, rockfalls and avalanche risk are disrupting travel across the South Island, with forecasters warning of more heavy rain and snow to come.
Thu, Aug 27
Specialist fire investigators called for witnesses to the blaze in Albert Town on Saturday to come forward.
Wed, Aug 26
Heavy rain warnings have extended up the West Coast as a "significant winter storm" grinds to a halt over the South Island today.
Police were called to Holmes Wharf after reports a vehicle had gone into the harbour.
A slow-moving system is set to dump up to 500mm of rain on the West Coast, while heavy snow threatens inland Canterbury and Otago.
Tue, Aug 25
The fire in Albert Town forced the evacuation of 22 homes on Saturday evening.
Mon, Aug 24
