Weather
Wild weather to hit western parts of NZ
MetService warnings and watches are in place for heavy rain and severe gales forecast, particularly for the West Coast. Audio
Severe weather warnings for NZ as heavy rain, strong wind approaches
MetService has issued 11 weather watches and warnings across the country.
West Coast, Canterbury and Otago in for a drenching
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of the South Island, with up to 190mm on the way.
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Massive floods strand more than 50,000 in eastern Australia
More than half a year's rain has fallen in some areas and it's not over yet.
Make the most of sunny weather while it lasts, forecaster says
Temperatures are expected to go up a few notches over the next few days.
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The Bureau of Meteorology gauge at Taree airport has recorded 491mm of rain over the last 72 hours.
Flash floods cut off Australian towns, residents flee to rooftops
Authorities issued snap evacuation orders in Australia's southeast as heavy rain triggered flash flooding.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms lash North Island, Hutt river floods
The upper north was hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms overnight, with roads closing due to flooding from the Hutt River. Audio
Heavy rain hits upper North Island
The upper North Island was hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms overnight, but the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland has now been lifted. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Hutt River highest in year as heavy rain, thunderstorms hit North Island
Several roads in Lower Hutt are closed tonight due to surface flooding.
Teens rescued after one swept away in rising Tararua river
The two boys "did lots of things right" in the tricky conditions, including having a locator beacon with them, police say.
Tornadoes kill more than 20 in south-central US
They laid waste to local communities and cut off electricity to nearly 200,000 people.
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings for some
An active low pressure system moves east across the South Island late Saturday, while an associated front moves across the North Island on Sunday.
Why did it take so long for an emergency alert to be issued during Auckland's Easter floods?
Healthy Waters received its first alert of heavy rain around 10.29pm Friday, but Emergency Management didn't alert the public until 12.42am Saturday.
Herbertville residents worry about debris build up under town's only bridge
The regional council says work is being done to clear the waterway, but one resident says until that happens she will get nervous every time the river level rises.
South Island in firing line as wet, windy weather expected this weekend
MetService has issued 10 heavy rain watches.
Weekend weather: Wet and windy for most
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecasted to move up the country, with several warnings in place for the South Island.
Wild weather gives a boost to the energy generation sector
On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing.
