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The Waitaki District Council declared a state of emergency following extreme rainfall that triggered widespread flooding in Oamaru and surrounding areas of the Otago region. MetService issued red-level rain warnings …

The Dunedin City Council is considering a proposal to implement a ban on glass bottles in the city’s central business district and at major public events. The move aims to …

New Zealand is experiencing a widespread temperature drop as a high-pressure system brings clear skies, light winds, and sub-zero temperatures across much of the country. According to MetService, the combination …

Dunedin Student Housing Faces Scrutiny Over Mold, Broken Windows, and Safety Concerns Dunedin student housing providers face scrutiny after reports of mold, broken windows, and unsafe conditions, according to local …

A Dunedin Icon at Risk: The Future of the Beloved Dinosaur Slide For 57 years, a concrete dinosaur slide has stood as a staple of play in Dunedin, New Zealand. …

King’s Birthday Weekend Forecast: Severe Weather Disrupts Travel Across New Zealand New Zealanders heading into the King’s Birthday long weekend are facing a volatile weather outlook as a significant low-pressure …

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Reported in Clutha District Authorities have confirmed that one person has died following a fatal single-vehicle crash in the Clutha District overnight. Emergency services were called to …

New Zealand’s Solar Energy Stagnation: Why Just 3-4% of Households Use Solar—and How a Major Regulatory Overhaul Could Change That By Marcus Liu New Zealand’s transition to solar power is …

New Zealand Braces for Severe Storm: 140km/h Winds, Flooding Risks as Storm System Stalls Over South Island Thursday, May 7, 2026 — New Zealand is under a heightened state of …

Aurora Australis Dazzles New Zealand Skies A spectacular display of the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, illuminated the skies across the lower South Island of New Zealand …