Weather
Australia set to sizzle in record-breaking temperatures
October records are under threat in multiple states and territories.
'I'm just very sorry': Civil Defence boss apologises to families
"I'm just very sorry that wasn't good enough for your loved ones and we weren't able to save them," Ian Macdonald says.
Fixing storm-damaged roads in Ruapehu could cost millions
The district, as well as areas like Waitomo and Awakino, are in clean-up mode.
Water bubbles up through floors, reaches waist height as river bursts
Properties have been left filled with a muddy silt, fences flattened and paddocks are a spongy mess after the Awakino River burst its banks.
Awakino locals in clean up mode
Homes have been left filled with a muddy silt, fences flattened and paddocks left a spongy mess. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been in Awakino. Audio
Flood damage likely to cost district millions, mayor says
Heavy rain battered Waitomo in the early hours of yesterday morning, causing rivers to rise and flooding roads, farms and some houses.
Slips block ambulance carrying critically ill baby in Awakino Gorge
On-call police officer provided support to medical team who ultimately decided to return to New Plymouth after access to Waikato was blocked.
Up to nine tropical cyclones forecast for Pacific this season
The official cyclone season for the region runs from November to April. Audio
River has 'gone up probably six metres' after downpour
Ricky Balloch says he's never seen his local river so swollen, after downpours caused chaos in the central North Island.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025
This week our political panel is National's Simeon Brown and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; If you're one of the many who feel the clouds of the winter blues part on the first sunny day, you're not alone… Audio
Why warmer weather may mean happier faces for Kiwis
If you're one of the many who feel the clouds of the winter blues part on the first sunny day, you're not alone and there's a reason. Clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Townships remain cut off due to flooding, slips
A day of heavy rain in the central North Island has caused slips and flooded roads. Audio
Recap: Fears flooded waterways could rise further tonight
Homes are under threat and emergency centres are preparing as heavy rain hammers farms.
Five to nine tropical cyclones predicted for the Pacific
Meteorologists are predicting five to nine cyclones for the southwest Pacific in the coming season. Audio
Inquiry into Cyclone Gabrielle enters second week
The second week of a coronial inquiry into the deaths of 13 people in relation to Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay is underway with witnesses detailing shortcomings of flood models. The inquest is set… Audio
'Disruptive spring': Fog forces string of flight cancelations
Two outgoing flights from New Plymouth have been cancelled due to fog. Flightradar24 showed two Air New Zealand flights bound for New Plymouth being diverted mid air. While flight NZ5043...
Heavy rain, thunderstorms in parts, while Hawkes Bay heads for heat in high 20s
As western and central areas get downpours and possibly hail, the east will be back up to 27 degrees.
Electricity grid could face biggest test as climate heats up
New Zealand's electricty grid could face its biggest test as the climate heats up. Professor Mark Howden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Lower North Island gets brunt of bad weather
MetService forecasts several heavy rain and strong wind watches across the country for Sunday and Monday.
Surface flooding in Lower Hutt street
Wellington Water said it would provide an update on how many properties have been impacted.
