News | Lower South Island
28 Apr 2024 19:03
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > National > Lower South Island

    A big night for Southland -- with many residents without power as the region remains under a state of emergency

    A big night for Southland -- with many residents without power as the region remains under a state of emergency


    PowerNet reports widespread outages, expected to be fully restored by 11:30pm.

    MetService has a Heavy Rain Watch in place for Otago -- while its been lifted for Southland and Clutha.

    However, it remains for areas about and north of a line Mossburn to Balclutha.

    A water treatment plant in Tuatapere has been inundated by flood-waters, and residents should conserve water.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Lower South Island News
     27 Apr: Five people have been rescued, after getting lost on the Makarewa Falls track, in Southland's Hokonui Hills
     24 Apr: Otago University students are being urged to secure properties from thieves
     22 Apr: Otago University researchers are pushing for more drug checking services in Aotearoa
     20 Apr: A serious single-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 6 in lower Buller Gorge
     17 Apr: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man after an alleged car-jacking in Oamaru last night
     16 Apr: Southland remain the only winless side in the National Basketball League after a 100-75 home loss to Wellington
     16 Apr: Fears an Otago town's water supply could be affected, if a bypass isn't formed in the Phoenix Dam
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Franklin has beaten Tauranga 85-74 in their NBL basketball match in Pukekohe More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    More roadworks disruptions for Auckland's Point Chevalier community More...



     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    Auckland Police are investigating whether today's aggravated robbery at a West Auckland Michael Hill Jeweller store is related to previous jewellery store robberies in Auckland 18:57

    Entertainment:
    Taylor Swift is considered "one of the family" by her boyfriend Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs coach 18:44

    Rugby League:
    The Newcastle Knights have earned a gutsy 18-14 NRL win over the Dolphins in Brisbane 18:37

    Law and Order:
    Five masked armed robbers stormed a West Auckland Michael Hill Jeweller store this afternoon 18:17

    Entertainment:
    Usher was left with a parenting dilemma when his teenage son stole his phone to contact his favourite singer 18:14

    Law and Order:
    People in Queensland who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm could face 20 years in prison under proposed laws 18:07

    Netball:
    The Southern Steel's winless streak in the ANZ Netball Premiership has stretched to 21 17:57

    Entertainment:
    Kaley Cuoco managed to plan her daughter's first birthday party all by herself 17:44

    Entertainment:
    Nicole Kidman becomes first Australian to win American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award 17:37

    Rugby League:
    Franklin has beaten Tauranga 85-74 in their NBL basketball match in Pukekohe 17:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd