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Sir Peter Skelton - who was also an Environment Canterbury Commissioner - has been made Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to environmental law.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has named six people Knights or Dames as part of the 2025 New Year Honours.

Metservice meterologist John Law says a tornado is "definitely not out of the question".

Beaches across the country have been forced to close this week after shark sightings.

People are being told to avoid popular swimming spots along the Waimakariri River in Canterbury due to high levels of faecal bacteria.

A group of school pupils suggested there was nothing to do for young people in Ashburton during a Youth Forum presentation to the mayor and councillors earlier this year.

However, showers are expected to persist until early Sunday morning.

The weather is getting warmer, houses are being trained down and all 17 NRL clubs are currently in the thick of what will no doubt be the toughest pre-season ever.

A long-running education trip has given hundreds of New Zealand teachers a chance to experience life and learning in a Samoan village.

A band of low pressure is bringing stormy weather to the motu, and Interislander ferry passengers are being warned to expect delays.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Selwyn and Ashburton areas until 5pm.

Fire and Emergency is warning holidaymakers to have a plan and be prepared in case of a wildfire when travelling around the country.

Chief executive Carolyn Young said her expectations were "mildly tempered" for Boxing Day.

Salmon, ham, barbecued Brazilian beef, oysters and ambrosia dessert are among the offerings.

Americans Kurt Blair and Carlos Romero and an unnamed Canadian national have been missing since 2 December.

It has been a rainy start to Christmas week so far, and holidaymakers planning outdoor activities are advised to make most of the sunny weather today.

A Christchurch grandmother is now confident Christmas will be a good day, after receiving a hamper of food and presents from a Christchurch Methodist Mission programme.

Severe thunderstorms have been detected near Cave, the Hunters Hills and Albury in inland Canterbury, with showers and rain forecast for much of the country for the next few days.

Jacobs has completed a memorable month with his inclusion in the 13-man squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka.

Lighting outdoor fires will be prohibited across a large swathe of the South Island from tomorrow.

Police say a missing Christchurch woman and her two children have been found safe.

Repair teams have fixed a tripped circuit, Transpower says, after a lightning strike cut power to at least 50,000 people in the eastern and central North Island - and the power is being restored.

One person has died following a workplace incident at a property near Leeston in Canterbury earlier today.

Seven people have died and several others have been injured in the past 72 hours on our roads.