Weather
Queensland residents shelter from cyclone in boats, bunkers and shipping containers
Some residents have described the category three system as sounding like a a "freight train" as it passed.
Fog disrupts flights at Wellington airport
Wellington airport said 12 flights had been cancelled and a further 10 delayed on Friday morning.
Queensland braces for category four cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is generating gusts up to 250 kilometres per hour near the centre.
Cyclone watch declared for Australia's NT communities
Parts of the Northern Territory have been issued a cyclone watch with Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle expected to make landfall from Saturday as a category three system.
Cyclone to deliver 'hurricane-force' winds when it makes landfall in Queensland
Authorities are warning residents within the zone to urgently prepare their homes, boats and cyclone kits for the severe event.
Flood-hit Australian residents 'very nervous' about possible cyclone
Residents facing a mammoth clean-up after devastating flooding are now being urged to prepare for more rain and a possible cyclone in the days ahead.
Crocodiles found 'galloping' over roads, lurking near homes amid Aussie floods
Stories of dramatic rescues from vehicles and homes - aided by boats and helicopters - have come to light during the widespread flooding.
How to protect your home during a flood
You may not be able to stop water coming onto your property during a storm - but there are some things you can do. Audio
Strong winds, heavy rain loom as storm nears north
Rain is heading into Auckland, Coromandel and Northland as a tropical low lies north of New Zealand on Wednesday afternoon.
MetService to keep public informed during times of tsunami risk
Warning banners will now be shown on its website.
How hot is too hot for football in the Pacific?
Extreme heat and humidity during recent matches in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have raised questions about player welfare. Audio
From downpours to scorchers: Mixed bag of weather for South
While Blenheim is set to reach almost 30 degrees, Fiordland and Southland are expected to be hammered by heavy downpours.
Fronts expected to bring heavy rain to deep south
MetService issued the watches on Saturday morning as a slow moving front is expected to bring heavy rain to Fiordland and far southern Westland.
Wairarapa residents want flood-protection action
Locals say heartache could've been avoided if the stream bordering their properties had been dug out. Audio
Flood hit Wairarpa residents demanding action
Flood-hit residents on Wairarapa's south coast are demanding action after a creek burst its banks during torrential rain. They want the council to open the creek up to the sea so it can drain during… Audio
Was it really a rubbish summer? What the numbers say
Just how wet and cool it was this summer, according to the official data. Audio
Wellington eco-sanctuary count the cost of wild winds
Zealandia conservation and restoration general manager Jo Ledington told RNZ the weather event had been described as like being in a "snow globe".
What Earth Sciences NZ data says about our summer
With Autumn now upon us - some listeners in the South Island might be wondering what happened to summer. The latest data from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows just how wet and cool it was for parts of… Audio
Heavy rain expected in Queensland ahead of potential cyclone
It comes after an earlier deluge this week saw roads cut and communities isolated.
Nearly 50 homeowners forced to sell for flood plan
Auckland Council says it's just the start and more property acquisitions are planned. Audio
