Weather
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Locals have expressed anger that Sam Broughton was not in the region during the emergency.
Country records fifth warmest April on record
Warm northerly winds that raised temperatures may affect snowfall in the South Island, warns NIWA
Food, health impacts as climate change at crisis point in Andes
A Kiwi scientist is among those to reveal the impact of global warming on the world's longest mountain range.
State of Emergency still in place for Banks Peninsula
Banks Peninsula is still under a State of Emergency almost a week after heavy rain triggered widespread flooding and slips including an active slip on Lighthouse Road in Akaroa. Christchurch City… Audio
Small number of Wellington houses still without electricity after storm
High winds in the capital saw thousands lose power last week.
State of emergency remains for Banks Peninsula as wet weather moves in
The region has been in a state of emergency for almost a week.
Moving towns: The complex realities of managed retreat
Analysis: Westport and Kumeū are among a growing number of places where drastic actions need to be considered.
Weather: South Island in firing line for more rain
However, it won't affect the same areas that were battered by last week's record rainfall, MetService says. Audio
Ocean near New Zealand warming faster than anywhere else, study finds
The effect means the sea feels warmer for a summer dip, but it's also worsening storms like ex-tropical Cyclone Tam.
Heavy rain headed for South Island
A band of heavy rain is moving toward the South Island, prompting MetService warnings and watches from Wednesday. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Council to review decision not to open Lake Forsyth sooner during heavy rain
Homes and businesses in Little River were swamped by floodwater late last week.
Power coming back for Wellington homes without electricity for days
Wellington Electricity is confident that power will be restored to all of its remaining customers by the end of the day.
Rain warning, wind watch in place again for South Island
Fine weather is not set to last in parts of the South Island where heavy rain warnings and a strong wind watch are in place from midnight tomorrow.
Wellingtonians count cost of weekend without power following storm
Wellington Electricity chief executive Greg Skelton believed his company's response had been fantastic.
Mayor praises storm response, promises 'better system' for Little River
Phil Mauger concedes Lake Forsyth should have opened earlier to reduce flooding on Banks Peninsula.
Wellington storm: Nearly 300 still without electricity after last week's gales
Several hundred Wellington homes still have no power since the huge storm that tore down numerous trees and power lines last week. Audio
Nearly 300 still without power in Wellington after storms
Nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, four days after 150 kilometre winds battered the region. Utility Disputes Commissioner Neil Mallon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Strict conditions' govern when lakes can be emptied - ECan
ECan officials are continuing to defend decisions made around when to empty a lake into the sea, which some say could have prevented flooding if done earlier. Audio
Council criticised for management of Lake Ellesmere during storm
The Canterbury Regional Council is being criticised for its management of Lake Ellesmere, with residents frustrated the lake was not opened to the sea before last week's storm. Environment… Audio
Wellington Electricity on power outage
Many Wellington residents are angry that Wellington Electricity has kept them in the dark, both in terms of power and information. Chief executive Greg Skelton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
