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Rain has eased across Canterbury, but some flooding concerns remain as stormwater basins near capacity and overflow continues along parts of the Heathcote River. Christchurch City Council said the ...

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell visited flood-affected areas in Selwyn District on Thursday, praising the local response and committing central government support as the region battles ...

Mayor Phil Mauger made the declaration at 4pm due to the impact of the wet weather such as flooding, slips, landslide and falling trees, particularly on Banks Peninsula. “We need to make sure we’re ...

Metservice advise rain will gradually ease from this afternoon. Also issued wind watch for Banks Peninsula with gusts up to 90 to 100kph until 3pm today.Heavy rain continues to fall, with a warning in ...

Three homes in Akaroa have been evacuated due to a potential landslip risk identified on Lighthouse Road. Fire and Emergency crews assessed the area and advised residents to leave as a safety ...

Residents in parts of Selwyn District are being urged to self-evacuate as river levels remain dangerously high, following the declaration of a local state of emergency. Selwyn District Council said ...

Selwyn District is under a state of emergency, with the Selwyn Huts community being asked to self-evacuate due to rising river levels. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell is heading to the ...

Heavy rain and high tides have caused widespread disruption across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, with multiple road closures and delays to council services. A Christchurch City Council ...

After more than a decade of serving up burgers to Christchurch students and locals, Velvet Burger Riccarton has announced it will close its doors. The popular Riccarton Road burger joint has been a ...

(12:15AM) State Highway 75 between Birdlings Flat and Little River has been closed due to flooding. NZTA said the closure was in place between Bayleys Road and Kinloch Road, and there was no detour ...

Flooding has forced widespread road closures across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, while heavy rain continues to put pressure on local water and wastewater networks. A Christchurch City Council ...