Small sea-level rises to drive more intense flooding - scientists

A little can mean a lot - especially when it comes to the relationship between sea level rise and coastal flooding.

Countdown stores extending opening hours to help ease queues

Countdown stores across the country will be changing their opening hours from tomorrow Wednesday, 15 April to open from 8am to 8pm. The change aims to allow customers more time to shop and help ease queues.

Updated 7 day rainfall and snowfall maps - Weather Watch

We have peak cold today across New Zealand and a colder night tonight. Winds are also peaking today and while another surge of gales is currently spreading over various regions they also ease back as we head into Wednesday.

Wintry cold heading north, gales in exposed places, dry for others

Low pressure is today rapidly deepening south of NZ and will push gale force winds into some areas, especially the Southern Alps and various coastal parts of both islands. Severe gales are possible in some areas too.

Easter starts well but no time for complacency

Mayor Don Cameron said that so far Easter has been quiet around the District with most people following the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 requirements to stay home.

"It was great to hear from the local Police that they have not encountered any major problems," he said.

Western Bay streams at near record low levels

As the dry weather continues, Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking people to make every effort to reduce water use - especially those in the rural sectors.

Keep your energy bill down during lockdown - EECA

There are simple ways to avoid wasting energy during the lockdown, according to EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority).

There are simple ways to avoid wasting energy during the lockdown, according to EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority).

Emergency services not hindered by COVID-19 Level 4 restrictions - Ruapehu District Council

The COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown restrictions didn’t prevent emergency services from responding to a large poplar tree damaging the roof of the Central Park Motel in Taumarunui.

Civil Defence and the Taumarunui Fire Service attended the event caused by high winds.

Essential state highway works across the Waikato this week

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises essential works on state highways will continue across the Waikato this week.

Hastings water restrictions eased - council

Declining water use and cooler weather has led to water restrictions being eased across most of the Hastings district, moving from Level 3 to Level 2.