Weather
Near-record gales lift roofs, down trees, disrupt flights
A wind gust of 246km/h was recorded in the lower North Island as gales caused flight cancellations, lifted roofts and knocked down trees.
More than $13m in cyclone funds will not be touched until 2024
The Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund will not be open for applications until early next year, but affected communities say that money is needed now.
How New Zealand can prepare for a rise in temperatures
Children, the elderly and some people with medical conditions are especially vulnerable to becoming dangerously unwell during heats higher than they're used to, experts say.
Wind knocks out power in the lower North Island
Near record wind speeds were recorded across east coast of the lower North Island last night, with gusts of up to 246 kilometres at Cape Turnagain below Hastings. Further south at Castlepoint, winds… Audio
Severe winds wreak havoc in central NZ
Severe gales have wreaked havoc throughout central parts of the country on Sunday night.
In the Wellington region, State Highway Two over the Remutakas was closed after gusts topped 150-kilometres… Audio
Wind destroys buildings on South Wairarapa farm
A South Wairarapa farm had two buildings destroyed in the wild winds.
Belinda Milnes from Pigeon Bush near the Remutaka Hill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Winds reach 246km/h in the North Island
People across the North Island are picking up the pieces after gale force winds reaching up to 246 kilometres per hour tore through the country Roofs were lifted, windows smashed and powerlines… Audio
Flights cancelled as wind rips through the country
Multiple flights departing Wellington this morning have been cancelled or delayed after extremely strong winds ripped through the country last night.
Over 2,000 houses are still without power in the… Audio
Ferocious gales batter central New Zealand
Ferocious gales have been hitting large swathes of central New Zealand. A wind gust of 245-kilometres per hour was recorded Sunday night at Cape Turnagain, on the North Island's East Coast south of… Audio
Wind warnings: Planes unable to land, roads closed
Severe gales have caused flight cancellations, road closures and power outages throughout much of the country.
Flood-hit Libyan city facing long recovery as search for missing goes on
Residents of Derna in east Libya are taking stock and searching for the missing after a devastating flood swept through swathes of the coastal city and more bodies are pulled from the sea.
Australia swelters in 'uncommon' spring heat ahead of likely El Nino event
Large parts of Australia were in the grips of "uncommon" spring heat on Saturday, with records tipped to be broken on Sunday.
Libyan official rejects blame for flood disaster
An official in eastern Libya has denied allegations that many of those killed in devastating floods last weekend were told to stay in their homes.
Strong wind warnings for much of country over weekend
MetService is warning of extremely high winds expected mostly in the South Island and lower half of the North Island over the weekend.
East Coast beach residents cut off by slip
Access to Waihau Bay, also known as Loisels, has been cut off since the weekend of 24 June.
Roads, forestry slash, dental care: Tokomaru Bay on the election
The people of Tokomaru Bay are resilient - but they're also worried about the future, after a year wracked by violent storms and road damage. Audio
Government funding for silt removal drying up in Hawke's Bay
The Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers' Association says the slow-down of work to remove silt and debris on cyclone-hit orchards could cost the region, its people and the economy if not finished soon.
Winds of up to 120km/h forecast for Wellington
Gale force winds of up to 120km/h are forecast for the Wellington and Wairarapa regions, as well as for Marlborough, the Canterbury High Country and the bottom of the South Island.
Death toll passes 5,300 in Libyan floods
Aid agencies on the ground in Libya say there is an overwhelming need for "everything" as the death toll from flooding has passed 5,300.
Dr Najib Tarhoni is helping survivors at Benghazi hospital… Audio
South Dunedin residents keen to hear from scientists what climate change has in store
The South Dunedin basin - home to more than 13,000 people - is at risk from climate change, flooding and rising groundwater. Audio
