Weather
Stormy weather: The review into NIWA and MetService
MetService and NIWA are both government agencies. Why are they competing with one another? Audio
Stormy weather: The review into NIWA and MetService
MetService and NIWA are both government agencies. Why are they competing with one another?
AudioStrong winds batter much of the country, snow in the south
Heavy rain and severe gales are battering large parts of the country causing power outages and flights to be cancelled, while heavy snow falls in the south.
Gale or storm warnings around entire coast of New Zealand
There are currently gale or storm warnings around the entire coast of New Zealand. And some very strong winds are blowing inland too, with Metservice issuing severe weather warnings for several parts… Video, Audio
Gales, rain and snow for parts of the country as weather fronts barrel in
Heavy rain and severe gales are in store for parts of the country over the next two days, while snow is forecast for the far south.
Two dead as Beijing battered by widespread flooding
At least 31,000 people in China's capital have been forced to flee their homes, while subway stations have been closed.
Cyclone-hit homes buyout: Hawke's Bay mayor expects 'some concerns' from community
Hawke's Bay's five councils must unanimously agree on the government's offer to help buy out cyclone-damaged homes for the proposal to go ahead.
Govt provides $567m more for work on weather-damaged highways
The government will give a further $567 million to Waka Kotahi for work on weather-damaged state highways in the Tai Rāwhiti, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, Coromandel and Northland regions.
Govt to share buy-out of Hawke's Bay cyclone-damaged houses
The government has reached a deal to share the cost of buying out cyclone-damaged houses in Hawke's Bay, but it is still not known how it will split the bill with local councils. Audio
Flights cancelled at Auckland Airport due to fog
Domestic flights were cancelled as fog affected Auckland Airport on Monday morning.
Flood-hit owner's insurance battle: 'It's frustrating that I had to fight to get what was fair'
An Auckland resident says her insurer upped its offer for flood repairs after she questioned the scope and sought a second opinion.
‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Cyclone survivor on rebuilding life in your 80s
Through the highs and lows of her long and varied life, cyclone survivor Tahu Dansey-Owen-Ruru has found solace in the craft she holds close to her heart - weaving.
Auckland's coastal communities 'stoked' over extended rates relief
Residents of Auckland's coastal communities hard hit in the summer storms are breathing a sigh of relief. The council's announced those with homes that can't be lived in won't have to pay rates for… Audio
Auckland Deputy Mayor expects flood buyout talks will miss deadline
Auckland's Deputy Mayor expects the deadline for details of a joint buy-out for flood damaged homes to come and go without a deal being sealed. In June, the government anounced it will share the cost… Video, Audio
New stop bank may give Franz Josef 20 years
A hearing opened on Friday in Greymouth to try and advance the stalled river protection project.
Burials remain on hold in Tairāwhiti due to high groundwater levels
A large pond has formed next to graves at one East Coast site.
Ninety percent chance of El Niño-like system in the next three months - NIWA
NIWA says there is an 85 percent chance of the event continuing through summer this year.
Avalanche alerts issued for Tongariro, Taranaki
The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory is warning of very dangerous avalanche conditions for Tongariro.
Endless bad weather pouring cold water on Coromandel economy
Coromandel has seen the biggest drop in visitor spending of any region, and locals say the lack of sun is largely to blame. Audio
July 2023 set to be world's hottest month on record
July 2023 is set to upend previous heat benchmarks, UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres said after scientists said it was on track to be the world's hottest month on record.
