With heavy rain forecast until at least 11am on Monday, stopbanks are at risk of failing on rivers in the Waimakariri District and residents in affected areas must leave immediately.

About 300 households are without power in Canterbury, as residents living around Christchurch's rising Heathcote River keep a close eye on water levels.

There's a weather system lingering over the country. One problem is it has nowhere to go.

Heavy rain has caused road closures in parts of the region. Here's what you need to know.

So-called QAnon shaman Jacob Chansely is among the defendants whose lawyers are arguing they were duped or brainwashed into storming Congress.

Central Pulse make it two wins on the trot for the first time this season, beating Magic in ANZ Premiership's battle of basement.

The Highlanders are still in the hunt for the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final but they will now have to rely on other results going their way.

The Phoenix had a likely match-winning penalty saved and were left fuming as they thought they should have been awarded at least one more.

As the Asian country sees its case numbers and death toll rise, lab tests discover a new version of the virus that might spread more easily.

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Areas particularly affected by heavy rain and flooding are the Geraldine foothills, Geraldine and Temuka areas, as well as areas to the north of the Timaru District.

A 4.2km earthquake at a depth of 31km shook parts of Hawkes Bay shortly before 6pm on Sunday.

Elizabeth Prattley had been anticipating a nervous and sleepless night as water from the Temuka River crept closer to her home.

A Geraldine rest home has evacuated 20 residents due to heavy rain and flooding.

Heavy rain sees floodwaters rise, threatening lives and property in Christchurch and beyond. Here are some of the best images.

Scott Morrison has been welcomed to Queenstown with a pōwhiri.

Steel improve their top three finals prospects with important away win over the Mystics

A worker at the home is the first mystery case of the Melbourne Covid-19 cluster.

Six people tending to stock in rural North Canterbury were rescued by helicopter after getting stranded by the flooded Ashley River.

Hosts score twice from penalty corners but can't loosen Kookaburras' grip on trans-Tasman series.