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Record breaking heat hits West Coast
WeatherWatch.co.nz Exclusive — Summer-like temperatures smashed the records today across the entire West Coast thanks to an almost reverse nor’wester…
Civil Defence cleaning up after Christchurch flooding
Civil Defence sucker trucks are busy cleaning up some Christchurch streets after more flooding in the eastern suburbs last night….
Winter rains could affect CHCH hillside suburbs
Heavy rain throughout winter could see dangerous boulders continue to threaten Christchurch’s hilly suburbs. Civil Defence National Controller John Hamilton…
Christchurch flooding abates
The Civil Defence is working to stem flooding near the Avon River mouth to the estuary in Christchurch today. Sump…
Geologist claims ‘retreat’ from hillside homes needed
Many hillside homes in Christchurch will have to be abandoned because of a risk of rockfalls causing more damage or…
Psychological blow for Christchurch
There are more rocks falling from cliffs and more ooze coming out of the ground, but the worst blow from…
Sewer collapses in Christchurch suburb
A sewer which has collapsed in Ferrymead in the east of Christchurch was caused by ground subsidence after the February…
Canterbury turbine consents sought
Meridian Energy wants to build a wind farm north of Christchurch, which could power around 31 thousand homes. It has…
Christchurch time capsules unveiled next week
The contents of hidden time capsules discovered under ruins in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake will be revealed to…
Rain warnings issued for South Island
The government forecaster has issued several warnings for the South Island including spillover potential for the Canterbury Plains. Here are the…
