Weather
Drivers warned to take care after bad weather
Waka Kotahi is urging caution on roads on Thursday morning after bad weather rolled through the country. Waka Kotahi lead advisor for transport operations Tresca Forrester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Live: Strong winds send Wellington roof flying over suburb to another street
Other areas aren't getting off lightly, with heavy rain and strong winds lashing much of the country.
Auckland stormwater specialist recognised for her mahi
Sarah Nolan's Te Mana o te Wai advocacy, and her leadership in kaupapa Maori all impressed the judges. Audio
Flights in Nelson and Chch cancelled due to weather as wintry blast moves up the country
A strong wintry weather blast is starting to be felt in parts of the country with flights in and out of Christchurch and Nelson being cancelled. MetService Meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to… Audio
21 warnings over heavy rain, strong winds and snow as winter blast arrives
The country is about to be "plunged into winter" as storms batter many regions. Audio
Council holds meeting to discuss flood issues in Middlemarch
In recent years, floodwater and contaminated muck has flowed through homes, businesses and streets in the rural Otago town of Middlemarch. The regional council held a community meeting to update… Audio
Low risk to life when Middlemarch floods, Otago Regional Council says
But residents say that doesn't solve the stress and anxiety caused by recurring floods, which spread water and contaminated muck through homes, businesses and streets.
Heavy rain warning for Tasman District
Metservice has issued a heavy rainfall warning for both western Tasman ranges and eastern hills of Richmond and Nelson. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence public information manager Paul Shattock spoke to… Audio
Heavy rain and gale-force winds forecast
MetService is warning people to clear gutters, secure items and monitor local weather warnings as a low-pressure system moves across New Zealand. MetService's Heather Keats spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain and gales expected to lash North and South islands
MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for many parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday. Audio
Worst-case scenario climate events for Auckland and Wellington
Dr Rob Bell, the managing director of adaptation consultancy Bell Adapt, co-authored a paper exploring our biggest cities' risk profiles in a changing climate. Audio
Warm winter predicted across the country
Forecasters are predicting a warm winter with temperatures expected to be above average across the country. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Aurora: Dazzling light displays return
South Islanders are reporting sightings of the Aurora Australis in Southland and Otago.
A warmer winter is on its way, NIWA says
Electricity bills may deliver less of a hammering this winter if NIWA's outlook for the next few months comes to fruition.
Nearly 400 Southland homes still without power
Supplier PowerNet says it is expected at least 80 percent of the remaining homes will be reconnected by the end of today.
Power cuts in Southland, Otago could run into Monday
Extended power blackouts are affecting thousands in parts of the lower South Island, after strong winds.
Thames-Coromandel at risk to climate-related hazards, says report
The Waikato Regional Council claims all roads in the district are threatened and communities likely to be isolated.
Turned around: Strong winds prevent flight landing in Dunedin
Some air travel passengers have been affected by high winds around the country.
Firefighters kept busy with weather callouts
Ten weather-related callouts to Invercargill and a handful in Dunedin kept firefighters on their toes overnight .
Heavy snow falls on South Island as winter cold snap descends
Strong winds in Wellington affected flights into the capital.
