Dry weather fuels Aussie bush fires, but air pollution levels in NZ remain 'good'

Another plume of smoke from the Aussie bush fires will track over NZ later today and tonight as the weather conditions in Australia get drier and hotter.

DCC - Deep Creek water supply back on line

Water from Dunedin’s Deep Creek catchment is once again feeding into the city’s water supply.

Demolition of Stratford's old ANZ Bank building to start this week

Stratford District Council has confirmed that contractors will begin work on the demolition of the ANZ Bank Building from Wednesday 13 November 2019 if weather permits.

At times, access along Broadway and into Prospero Place may be affected by the demolition activity.

Zoologists demand better action for 2019 'Bird of the Year'

University of Otago Zoologists reactions to Hoiho, New Zealand’s endemic and yellow-eyed penguin winning Bird of the Year are bittersweet, and call for better management from agencies tasked with their conservation.

SH6 closed due to weather events

Emergency services are responding to several reports of blockages on State Highway 6 between Murchison and Glenhope.

There have been numerous weather-related incidents such as slips, flooding and tree falls.

Dunedin residents asked to continue to conserve water following fire

Dunedin’s Deep Creek catchment appears to have escaped the weekend’s fire, but residents are being asked to continue to limit their water use.

Uphill access only for Old North Road reconstruction in Timaru

Uphill access only for Old North Road reconstruction The top part of Old North Road will be uphill only over the next five weeks from Monday to allow for a full road reconstruction.

Why rain this Sunday and Monday is critical for some in northern NZ

Northern New Zealand is now becoming drier than normal and warmer than normal - on top of an annual rainfall deficit. It's an increasingly concerning set up so early before summer as NZ appears to be catching some of Australia's dry weather patterns.

Our Seas Our Future applauds Zero Carbon Bill but says more action needed

Our Seas Our Future (OSOF) is supporting the passage of the Zero Carbon Bill in Parliament on Thursday. The new legislation will provide a framework for carbon neutrality and commit New Zealand to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Longswamp night works planned to rectify seal - NZTA

Night works are planned for State Highway 1 between Te Kauwhata and Hampton Downs over the next two nights.

Remedial works are needed on the Longswamp section of the Waikato Expressway, where final surfacing is underway ahead of project completion.