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.
28th January 2026 Government / WeatherThe government is providing $1.2m through Mayoral Relief Funds to support regions affected by last week’s storms.
26th January 2026 Holiday Parks / WeatherThe RTO says it has been a difficult few days for the region, as a vigil is held at Mount Maunganui for those lost.
24th January 2026 Holiday Parks / WeatherPolice name the six missing people caught in Thursday’s landslide at Beachside Holiday Park.
23rd January 2026 Holiday Parks / WeatherSeveral people are missing after a landslide came down on Beachside Holiday Park.
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