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New Zealand
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The blaze erupted inside the Wither Rd recycling centre on Thursday afternoon, sending thick smoke across nearby streets and prompting warnings for residents to shut their windows.
Fri, Nov 21
Flames could be seen coming from within the Resource Recovery Centre building.
Thu, Nov 20
"A digger became stuck in the sand, then the tide came in and submerged the cab," Marlborough Roads transport recovery manager Steve Murrin said.
The report by Sentec, commissioned by Marlborough Roads, looked at the safety of heavy commercial vehicles, particularly logging trucks, on Port Underwood Rd and Queen Charlotte Dr.
Wed, Nov 19
The owner of a boat that ran aground in the Marlborough Sounds last month says he intends to list it on TradeMe for $1.
Tue, Nov 4
The slip came down on June 30, about 2km from where the road meets State Highway 6, amid heavy rain that struck the entire top of the south.
Fri, Oct 31
Anzac MacDonald, 80, suffered burns after a mixture of kerosene and methylated spirits ignited while he was lighting a fridge at his family’s remote holiday home.
Challenging weather conditions affected access to the vessel in distress, a Maritime NZ spokesperson said.
Mon, Oct 27
A state of emergency was declared for the Clutha District this afternoon due to extensive damage from the severe winds that battered large parts of the country yesterday.
Fri, Oct 24
It comes after thousands of households across the South Island were left without power this morning.
Thu, Oct 23
Flights have been cancelled and roads closed as a severe weather system sweeps over parts of the country.
People were advised to avoid unnecessary travel and secure outdoor objects.
Wed, Oct 22
Wild weather is lashing central New Zealand, with power outages, road warnings and more severe conditions forecast later this week.
Tue, Oct 21
Severe weather strikes the South Island and part of the lower North Island, in what MetService calls a precursor to a "potentially more impactful" system later this week.
Mon, Oct 20
MetService has issued some orange-level weather warnings for the coming week as a humid northwest flow moves across the country.
Sun, Oct 19
Authorities said hazardous goods in the vehicle means the recovery of the wreck and clean-up at the site may take several hours.
Wed, Oct 15
A sighting of a rare white humpback whale left Kaikōura locals "very excited" after they were lucky enough to catch a glimpse.
Tue, Oct 14
The Commerce Commission said the actions likely deceived customers who sought multiple, competitive quotes "in good faith".
Business
Mon, Oct 6
The 70-year-old man and a 50-year-old associate were both charged over the ounce of methamphetamine.
Crime and Justice
Fri, Oct 3
Christchurch Methodist Mission says demand for their housing advocacy services in Marlborough had increased by 170%.
Wed, Oct 1
Wilding pines have been rapidly multiplying in the South Island high country, with fears that without extra eradication funding, their spread would become uncontrollable.
Sun, Sep 28
A stoat that likely swam to a predator-free island at the top of the South Island has been caught in a trap.
Environment
Mon, Sep 22
MetService said a slow-moving front over central New Zealand was forecast to gradually shift eastward tomorrow, while another weather system approaches from the south, moving northwards over Fiordland and Westland.
The rise of AI, political changes, economic conditions and the fickle nature of movie making are all being blamed for the move.
Wed, Sep 10
