The boatie's inexperienced friend grounded the vessel after its speed was increased to an unsafe level, Maritime NZ said.
Temperatures around the deep south are set to plummet too as a brisk reminder that winter is approaching.
Partner Asha Dutt said Sir Tim would be receiving respite care for just a few days, following an earlier hospital stay.
Hot and dry summers had been the norm in recent years, raising questions about what the future holds.
The trans-Tasman collaboration will see global positioning improved to within just a few centimetres.
MetService is warning of heavy rain and strong wind across several regions.
The union is calling for an investigation into whether the qualifications and experience of migrant workers at Alliance Group's Lorneville plant near Invercargill have been fabricated.
Heavy rain and severe gales are possible for large parts of the South Island from late today through to Wednesday.
Heavy rain and strong northwest winds are expected to hit overnight Sunday and during Monday.
Heavy rain warnings at orange have been issued for Westland and Fiordland.
A man has been arrested following a long police chase down State Highway 6, where the car was eventually spiked south of Kingston.
Two firearms, ammunition, cannabis, and alleged stolen property were seized by police in Mataura.
Ayesha Verrall was featured in a February Te Whatu Ora newsletter profile piece.
Three fire trucks remained at the location overnight to monitor the area.
Lake Road has been closed by police as firefighters tackle the inferno.
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said the n-word had been "soul-destroying" for many in the past and that Nobby Clark's use was "totally inappropriate".
Nobby Clark said the word an additional six times in an interview with 1News.
Nobby Clark has been mayor for five months after last year's local elections.
Manfred Herzoff, 71, has been found by searchers and is receiving medical attention.
Perfumes, colognes, puffer jackets and fleece pullovers were some of the items taken.