Kellyanne Pattinson died on January 17, 2018, when a northbound Bidfood truck lost traction on a wet bend of State Highway 1 south of Timaru and collided with her car. Coroner Alexandra Cunninghame released findings on the fatal crash, determining that the poor state of the northbound left lane directly contributed to the incident and … Read more
Canterbury bus passengers can now purchase and use a Motu Move card at the Christchurch bus interchange, marking the delayed launch of New Zealand’s new public transport ticketing system nearly two years behind its original schedule. Transport Minister Chris Bishop backed the rollout at the Christchurch launch, calling the system “world-leading” despite acknowledging that the … Read more
New Zealanders heading into the school holidays face a weekend of unsettled weather, with MetService forecasting a cocktail of heavy rain, strong winds, and snow across various regions. While Thursday provided a window of mostly clear skies, a sequence of cold fronts is set to move in starting Friday, peaking with the most severe conditions … Read more
A blast of cold southern air has delivered unseasonable frosts across New Zealand, sending temperatures below freezing in parts of the North Island just hours after the spring equinox, according to MetService. The equinox marked the point in the calendar when day and night are roughly equal in length, but the seasonal shift brought severe … Read more
The Christian Church Community Trust, which holds at least $47 million in net assets and operates within the Gloriavale religious community, has lost its charitable status following a lengthy campaign, according to 1News. Regulators stripped the trust of its status after finding it helped support unlawful practices within the community, while former leader Howard Temple … Read more
A chilly southwesterly flow swept across New Zealand, bringing snow to alpine passes, dropping temperatures to freezing, and prompting transport authorities to urge extreme care for motorists. According to the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, part of State Highway 73 between Christchurch and the West Coast was closed temporarily due to snow. Highway Closures … Read more
Flight of the Conchords are returning to the live stage for their first New Zealand national tour in 14 years, according to ticketing announcements released on Monday. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement will bring their musical comedy act across the country this November for five special shows in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, following a surprise … Read more
Orana Wildlife Park faces the most serious financial challenge in its history as its cash reserves run close to empty, prompting leaders to launch a public plea to raise $4.1 million ahead of the next financial year, according to 1News. As the Christchurch zoo approaches its 50th year of operation, it is asking visitors to … Read more
Christchurch’s Mayor’s Welfare Fund has paid out more than $200,000 to assist residents with dental and electricity payments as cost-of-living pressures mount, with total spending nearly doubling from the previous year, according to reporting by RNZ. Dental and Electricity Costs Drive Surge in Christchurch Payouts According to advisory fund committee chair Councillor Yani Johanson, the … Read more
New Zealand’s Winter Ranked Third-Warmest on Record, Data Shows Earth Sciences New Zealand reported that the country’s winter of 2026 ranked as the third-warmest on record, with a nationwide average temperature of 9.7°C—1.1°C above the 1991-2020 winter average, according to the agency’s climate summary. Regional Temperature Variations Highlight Climate Contrasts While the South Island saw … Read more