A key Christchurch intersection has been closed following a serious early morning crash. A police spokeswoman told chrislynchmedia.com the crash at the intersection of Papanui Road and Innes Road ...

A flood warning remains in place for Canterbury alpine rivers this morning, with Environment Canterbury saying floodwaters are now receding. Rain has stopped in the alpine areas, but high flows are ...

Canterbury Police are warning residents not to light any fires as a total fire ban remains in place across the region until Monday. “Canterbury Police are disappointed with fires being lit despite a ...

A person was taken to hospital after a house fire on Barrington Street in Spreydon early this morning. Fire and Emergency Shift Manager Lyn Crosson said firefighters were called to the scene about ...

A residential fire broke out early this morning on Jollie Street in Linwood. Fire and Emergency NZ responded to multiple calls at 7.40am with three crews, including units from Woolston and ...

A red wind warning remains in place for Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains until 4pm Thursday, with severe gale northwesterlies bringing damaging gusts of up to 140 kilometres an hour in exposed ...

A fire fuelled by extreme winds has destroyed the Avodah Spiritual Respite centre in Kaikōura, one of 14 structures lost in a fast-moving blaze that swept through the area on Tuesday. At around 1:40pm ...

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have responded to more than 260 weather-related incidents across the country between 7.40am and 1pm on Thursday, as destructive winds tore through multiple regions ...

Christchurch residents are being reminded to secure their bins and stay indoors as strong winds continue to cause problems across the city. The Christchurch City Council said if today is your bin ...

Firefighters are responding to a large vegetation fire about 4.5km southeast of Hanmer Springs. A Fire and Emergency Canterbury spokesperson said there are no properties are currently threatened.

Residents near the Waimakariri River have been advised to prepare for possible evacuation as the river remains in high flood and continues to rise. Environment Canterbury said at 5.30pm on Thursday ...

A state of local emergency remains in place for Canterbury as destructive winds continue to lash the region, causing widespread power outages, road closures, and damage to property. MetService has ...