Heavy rain possible for West Coast after week of deluge
Warnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.
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Mandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked region
Take steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.
'Be wary': Rain-soaked West Coast back in firing line
MetService says the area is still saturated from last week's flooding,
Driverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchards
As well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.
Covid 19: Wellington Domestic Airport latest exposure site
More locations added as nearly 1000 people isolate after contact with Omicron cases.
'We are all good': Motueka family at centre of Omicron outbreak
Family isolates in motel as NZ deals with outbreak.
Into red - Omicron cases could hit tens of thousands a day: Hipkins
The connection between the Motueka cases and the border was not yet known.
'Nightmare': Omicron-linked wedding venue calls for support for families involved
"They were lovely, they were really nice," the manager said of the families involved.
Watch: Luxon says Govt snoozed in summer, now NZ loses
National Party says "Delta mindset" must go and urgent steps needed to protect vulnerable.
A wedding, a funeral, an amusement park: What we know about new Omicron cases
The nine people attended events with well over 100 people.
'We're not going to stop Omicron, but we can slow it down': Experts on community outbreak
The news was revealed at a snap 11am press conference by the PM.
Air NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or Omicron
More details of the latest cases will be provided at 1pm.
Live: Is it Omicron? Nine cases, five Air NZ flights - all eyes on genome tests today
Air NZ crew member and nine Motueka cases will soon find out if they have Omicron.
Covid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interest
Passengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.
Live: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has Omicron
The Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.
Watch: Asbestos found in building after fire breaks out, health warning issued
Fire crews are battling a large blaze in a Motueka building early this morning.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Wild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in south
MetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.
Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
James Hardie lawsuit: 'Lives in limbo' homeowner tells court
Sharon Leigh says her dream home is now a living hell - and believes Harditex is to blame.
Heavy rain but temperatures will be warm for most of country
Temperatures are expected to soar 10C above average in some places today.
Nelson man charged in relation to Motueka shooting refusing to leave cell
Emergency services were called to the incident on Fry St shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.
Man 'believed to be involved' in shooting still on the run
One person was flown to Nelson Hospital after receiving gunshot wounds.
Police searching for man after serious firearms incident in Motueka
Police are looking for a man last seen leaving in a vehicle in the vicinity of Fry St.
NZ's Best Beach: Tasman's Kaiteriteri and Coromandel's Matarangi
NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Kaiteriteri in Tasman and Matarangi in the Coromandel.
Kiwi chef hits back at bad restaurant review
'He thinks the whole world revolves around him. Well Brian, you need to wake up.'
'Bitter pill to swallow': Fruit growers lose entire crop in hailstorm
Motueka fruit growers say millions of dollars of fruit is ruined after the hailstorm.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
Weather: Wet for most, chilly for the south
There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?