Weather
'An absolute dumping': Ruapehu staff
'An absolute dumping' That's how Ruapehu staff are describing the state of the mountain after a big snowfall at the mountain over the past two days.
The skifields reopened over the weekend after… Audio
Chilly temperatures no stopping brave 'Wet July' winter dippers
Diving temperatures are no deterent to a group of Christchurch dippers ..who are taking a daily ocean plunge this month to raise mmoney for charity. The Scarborough dippers have set themselves a… Video, Audio
'Very real possibility' strong winds could close Auckland Harbour Bridge
Wind gusts in Auckland were expected to get worse this evening, as a wintry blast hits the country, bringing snow to the South Island.
Weather: Sodden regions holding out for rain reprieve
If you live in Auckland you may be struggling to remember the last rain free day in the city. It is not just in the north. Plenty of regions are struggling to dry out too. Back yards have become bog… Video, Audio
Weather: High winds force slow speeds on Harbour Bridge
The Habour Bridge could close this evening .. with heavy winds forecast to reach 'red alert' levels. Gusts of 90 kilometre and above mean a complete shut down of the crossing for safety reasons. The… Video, Audio
Farmers in lower South Island battle blizzard-like conditions
Farmers in the lower half of the South Island are battling blizzard-like conditions and freezing temperatures as a cold snap sweeps across the island.
Tapanui covered in snow
The small, West Otago town of Tapanui woke at the weekend to one of the biggest dumps of snow in years.
Between 18 and 20 centimetres fell over Otago, Southland and Clutha and left Tapanui without… Audio
Wintry blast hits south
A cold wintry blast has covered parts of Southland with snow and left some roads closed.
Heavy snow warnings were issued by MetService for Central Otago, the Southern Lakes, Dunedin, Clutha… Audio
Weather: Chilly, windy conditions around Aotearoa
Now many of you who've joined us at this early hour will have a good idea of how chilly it is around the country. We are well into winter now.... it was cold and blustery for most of the weekend, as… Audio
Warning Harbour Bridge likely to be closed tomorrow due to 110km/h gales
The Auckland Harbour Bridge is likely to be closed tomorrow afternoon because of forecast 110km/h gales, says Waka Kotahi NZTA.
Photos: Farms covered in snow after cold blast sweeps South Island
Farms in parts of Otago have been left covered in inches of snow after a cold blast swept across the lower half of the South Island.
Cold blast sweeps through with snow and road closures
A cold wintry blast is continuing to affect parts of the country, with snow, weather warnings and some roads closed.
Heavy snow and chilly weather hits the country as school holidays kick off
The school holidays are off to a chilly start as a "strong cold southwesterly" sweeps over New Zealand, bringing gusts, rain and some snow, MetService says.
Snow warnings for parts of South, Desert Road
A wintry blast is expected to bring snow to many parts of the country this weekend and warnings are in place.
El Nino to bring rainfall for drought-stricken parts of Pacific
El Nino expected to bring rainfall for drought-stricken parts of the Pacific. Audio
Negotiations continue over costs for flood home buyouts
The government and local councils haven't yet been able to decide how to share the cost for high-risk flood-damaged homes.
Northland could see 110kph winds, Auckland Harbour Bridge under alert
Northland may cop squally showers, thunderstorms and potentially "damaging" wind gusts and tornadoes of more than 110kmh on Friday evening, as an active front is forecast to hit the region.
La Niña hangover could see rain linger - meteorologist
The shift to an El Niño climate pattern is likely to bring drier weather to eastern parts of the country over the next few months, but the threat of lingering rainfall events remains, a meteorologist… Audio
Weather outlook: After rainy months, a return to normal expected
The next three months should see normal rainfall across almost the whole the country and with El Niño now in effect, a lower likelihood of tropical moisture plumes, NIWA says.
Strong winds blow into Auckland, marine warnings issued
MetService warns the city may be battered by hail and thunderstorms throughout the day.
