Weather

The changes were made as the energy sector looks to avoid a repeat of the shortages seen last autumn.

A sodden day awaits southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales in the fallout of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with alerts out for potential flooding.

A tiny community in New South Wales has been hit hard by the loss of one of their own in floodwaters from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment.

Millions of cubic metres of sand have been removed, leaving erosion up to six metres high.

Troops were seriously injured in a major crash while responding to ex-Cyclone Alfred, and more than 330,000 properties are still without power.

More than 200,000 New Zealanders are in Queensland, so RNZ have asked some to share what they've seen during Cyclone Alfred.

Authorities in Queensland remain concerned about the impact of flooding and thunderstorms, which could bring more damaging wind and heavy rain.

The now ex-tropical cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, but the flood threat continues.

Some are milking once-a-day and sending stock to the works early.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has crossed the islands off the coast of Queensland as a Category 1 system, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rain.

Emergency services were searching for a man who has been washed into floodwaters in northern NSW.

For many, the oncoming storm has brought back unwelcome memories of past weather crises.

The adventurer was caught in the path of Cyclone Alfred, while rowing from San Diego to Brisbane.

The government has pledged financial support for farmers and growers affected by the dry conditions.

The planes were secured to the ground using concrete poles and strong ropes but were still flipped over by the wind.

A senior meteorologist said while the cyclone's movement slowed overnight, that could mean further destruction.