Weather
Queensland flood emergency warning continues as ex-cyclone moves west
Already-saturated western communities are being warned of possible heavy rains from ex-Cyclone Koji.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 January
An IT expert says even more of the country's patient information portals are at risk - because there's no-one checking private providers; A Southland GP says skin cancer is reaching an almost epidemic… Audio
Hundreds in lower North Island remain without power following strong winds
A total of 3313 homes on the PowerCo's network were cut off at the wind's height on Sunday.
More than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter Wellington
Gusts over 100km/h were recorded in Wellington.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 January
While parts of the country experienced scorching temperatures yesterday, other areas were hit with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Napier almost broke a near 50-year record, reaching 36 degrees… Audio
Reprieve from scorching temperatures, calmer weather on the way
Temperatures are forecast to return to regular January temperatures this week. Audio
Weekend heat: Ice-creams, swimming pools and cancelled tours
There were a few solutions to the scorching weather over the weekend: "All of the people here are jumping into our pools half-naked because it's just too warm." Audio
Hawkes Bay hit by near record breaking temperatures
RNZ reporter Jessica Hopkins's been speaking to some of the people who experienced the hottest weather in the country. Audio
New Zealand hit by winds, heat and lightning
While parts of the country experienced scorching temperatures yesterday, other areas were hit with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Napier almost broke a near 50 year record, reaching 36 degrees… Audio
SH73 between Canterbury, West Coast reopens
Contractors were also working to clear a large mudslide blocking both lanes further east on the highway.
Napier tips over 37C as scorching heat, wild winds hit New Zealand
Flights were cancelled at Wellington airport on Saturday evening, due to gales.
Hot day, cold treat
As it heats up around the country, we'll head to Hastings, where temperatures are expected to reach a whopping 38-degrees celsius! Emile and Bonnie will be checking in with Vaughan Currie from Rush… Audio
Heat record broken, as sizzling temperatures hit NZ
Kerikeri reached a January high temperature on Saturday, exceeding 32 degrees.
Death toll rises to 13 as storms spark travel mayhem in Europe
Gale-force winds and storms have cut power to hundreds of thousands in freezing temperatures.
'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued as temperatures climb
The heat alerts will expand to 14 towns and cities this weekend.
Child among three missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast
Authorities say damaging winds and temperatures up to 46C forecast for Victoria's north will mean any fires burning will be "undefendable".
Hundreds of young cricketers battle heat for annual tournament
The camps have been running since 1979 and Hawke's Bay Cricket Association's boss says scorching heats won't stop it.
Fresh heat alerts as temperatures forecast to hit 38C
Heat alerts have been issued for parts of the country, while others are facing wind and downpours.
What is a pyroCB, a fire-generated thunderstorm?
A fire burning in Victoria, Australia was so fierce it generated its own weather.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 January
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Audio
