Weather
Evacuations urged as South Island's heavy downpour continues
Some South Island residents are being urged to evacuate as heavy rains continue to batter the region.
Widespread flooding hits Canterbury
Residents are waking up to more wet weather today in Canterbury.
There has been widespread surface flooding, and some residents were encouraged to evacuate last night as a precaution in case river… Audio
Heavy rain warnings for Canterbury and Marlborough
Heavy rain warnings are still in force for parts of Canterbury and Marlborough this morning.
There has been widespread surface flooding across the Canterbury Plains, with some areas getting a month's… Audio
Cyclone-affected Gisborne resident returns home, months on
A Gisborne man rescued from his property in dramatic fashion during Cyclone Gabrielle is finally back on his land, albeit in a temporary home.
Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread
Greece's deputy fire chief says the island's fires are the most difficult his service is facing.
Rain, rain and more rain: What it's doing to our mental wellbeing
Auckland has only had two days without rain since the start of the month.
Cold, wet, windy weather moving south through the weekend
Cold and wet weather for much of the country has prompted weekend warnings, and calls for drivers to take care.
Auckland transport delays as heavy rain hits across North Island
Parts of the North Island are being battered by heavy rain and strong winds with surface flooding in some areas.
Govt should appoint Minister for Water, industry says
The water industry says for the sake of resilience in the face of worsening extreme weather, the government should look at appointing a Minister for Water.
Government offer relief to flood damaged homeowners
People whose homes were damaged by the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle say the latest initiative to help them pay rent is a lifeline.
Many of those whose homes were red or yellow-stickered are… Audio
Heavy rain warning for opening World Cup match
MetService is warning football fans to pack something waterproof for tonight's first game of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Northland and an orange heavy… Audio
'Insurance money will be running out' - Flood-hit homeowners welcome accommodation payment
Help for storm-affected residents to pay rent has been called a "lifeline" by homeowners.
Homeowner says payments will go 'someway to mitigate the fear of financial pressures'
Homeowners of flood-damaged properties in the west Auckland settlement of Karekare say the new fund for displaced residents brings a sigh of relief. Audio
Homecoming for displaced Muriwai residents
Relief for a handful of property owners in the cyclone-stricken west Auckland community of Muriwai. Today, five months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, council officers changed the stickers on 11 houses… Audio
Red stickered resident reacts to government accommodation payments
Muriwai resident Caroline Bellbooth has been in temporary accomodation since her home was red stickered following this year's extreme weather events. There's a slip at the back of her property , which… Video, Audio
Weather battered homeowners to get weekly payments from government
Displaced homeowners affected by this year's weather events will receive weekly payments, to help with temporary housing, while the future of their flood-damaged homes is still uncertain. Auckland… Audio
Rainy 'ghost of La Niña' may haunt World Cup kick-off
A band of rain and wind is set to dampen the first of this week's FIFA Women's World Cup games in Auckland. Audio
Extreme heatwave continues
An extreme heatwave continues across Europe with no relief in sight, as another heatwave is forecast to arrive next week.
It is anticipated Sicily may break it's previous record of 48.8C - the… Audio
World Cup to face a wet and windy start
FIFA fans may be disappointed to know the Women's World Cup games face a wet and windy start this week.
NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll is warning of heavy downpours, strong wind gusts and potential… Audio
Insurance payments for flood victims to end
As insurance payments for flood-affected homeowners comes to an end, the Government is today expected to announce help to pay for temporary housing.
Displaced residents in Auckland and on the East… Audio
