8th July 2026 NZTA / WeatherThe New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says State Highway 1 between Waipara in Canterbury and Ward in Marlborough remains closed as road crews assess flood damage.
7th July 2026 NZTA / WeatherA state of emergency has been declared in Kaikōura after the Kōwhai River breached its banks, forcing evacuations and extending the closure of State Highway One.
10th June 2026 Resilience / WeatherThe government has unveiled a $260,000 package aimed at strengthening the resilience and preparedness of rural communities facing adverse events.
9th June 2026 Bluebridge / Interislander / WeatherGale-force winds and swells approaching 10 metres force the cancellation of Interislander and Bluebridge ferries.
22nd April 2026 WCC / WeatherWellington’s major visitor attractions have reopened after weather conditions eased but a state of emergency remains in place.
21st April 2026 Attractions / WeatherA regional state of emergency and heavy rain warnings force the widespread closure of the capital’s visitor offer.
20th April 2026 Bluebridge / Interislander / WeatherHeavy rain warnings in Wellington and Wairarapa have now been upgraded to red until Tuesday night.
10th April 2026 MetService / WeatherThe MetService has upgraded Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula to Red warnings for wind from Cyclone Vaianu.
19th February 2026 Akaroa / WeatherThe road was cut by the severe weather that hit the region earlier this week.
18th February 2026 Akaroa / WeatherA Local State of Emergency has been declared in Banks Peninsula after heavy rain triggered flooding, landslides and road closures, disrupting access to Akaroa and surrounding communities.
16th February 2026 WeatherSevere weather has again struck the North Island, cutting roads, cancelling flights and Cook Strait ferry sailings, and prompting state of emergency alerts.
29th January 2026 Motorhome / WeatherThe government is deploying 60 motorhomes to support people in need of accommodation after last week’s severe storms.
