Severe thunderstorms would generate localised downpours with rainfall rates of 25 to 35 millimetres per hour, and large hail, ...

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains and Canterbury High Country until 7pm. MetService said heavy showers and thunderstorms could develop, along with a ...

As much as Christchurch will alter as climate changes, it will remain a lucky place because it will still have liveable ...

The much-anticipated Kathmandu Coast to Coast Longest Day race kicked off without a hitch this morning, as more than 350 athletes began the gruelling 243km trek to Christchurch. Despite some early ...

Forecasters are now warning of more thunderstorm activity today around the Canterbury plains ... but they’re fortunately rare in New Zealand: on average, about seven to 10 moderate-to-strong ...

Temperatures are set to dip across New Zealand this weekend ... This morning, the Canterbury plains and coast moved from a prohibited to a restricted fire season, where a Fire and Emergency ...

Located in the Central South Island, the Canterbury/Waitaha region will keep ... Aoraki/Mount Cook, which is New Zealand's tallest mountain and part of the Southern Alps range, is located a ...

A vast network of rural drains snaking their way across prime New Zealand farmland are the ... A community group in the Hinds district on the Canterbury Plains has been collaborating since 2014 ...