Weather
State of emergency declared for part of Marlborough as severe weather lashes South Island
Emergency services are taking a precautionary approach due to the risk posed by cracks in stopbanks protecting the township from the Wairau River. Audio
A year after devastating flood Wairoa residents still distrust council
"I've been here over 50 years in this house and never seen anything like it before," one resident with bitter and traumatising memories said. Audio
High winds could close Harbour Bridge during morning commute
NZTA is warning Auckland motorists of potential closures on the Harbour Bridge on Friday morning due to strong winds.
Heavy rain and wind warnings in place for large parts of the South Island
Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for large parts of the South Island. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Heavy rain in Marlborough could reach warning level
Marlborough District Council is closely monitoring the weather forecast.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Weather warnings in place for parts of the South Island
Most of the South Island is in the firing line for wild weather with warnings and watches across Te Waiponamu. MetService forecaster Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Burst of wet, windy weather to hit South Island
Several severe weather warnings have been issued.
Matariki pou whenua unveiling marks milestone for marae's cyclone rebuild
"It's emotional for us because it is a long time coming," a marae trust official says.
Downpours and gales expected for much of South
MetService says surface flooding and slips are possible.
New mapping technology to help Auckland Council combat major flooding events
A low flying helicopter equipped with Lidar sensors has been mapping the city's critical waterways.
The ageing 'vulnerable' rain radar running out of time
The current radar is 36 years old, but has a typical lifespan of 20-years. It needs to make it another year. Audio
Northland's 'particularly vicious' drought continues to bite
Northland has been battered by record-breaking rain, a cyclone, a tornado and a harsh drought. So what's being done to fix the area's long-running water woes? Audio
Auckland flood residents still facing uncertainty
Two years after the Auckland Anniversary floods, significant progress in road repairs and property assessments has been made, yet many residents still face challenges with property buyouts and… Audio
Storm alerts 'the new normal' in Northland
Drought, record-breaking rainfall, a cyclone and even a tornado - Northlanders have seen it all in 2025. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
Realities of living in Northland's most flood-prone town
The region has been hit by drought, record rainfall and a cyclone just this year.
Black ice and freezing temperatures a concern for Mackenzie Basin
The Transport Agency is warning motorists to take care.
Auckland heavy showers expected - thunderstorm warnings lifted
A severe thunderstorm doused eastern Auckland this afternoon, but it weakened and moved into the Firth of Thames.
Queues outside Mt Hutt despite opening day cancellation
Mt Hutt was supposed to open its doors for ski season on Friday, but rainfall warmed the snowpack and caused it to become unstable.
Weekend weather: Fine in the South Island, not so much in the North
There have been 37,000 lightning strikes since Monday.
