Weather
Parts of Bay of Plenty, Tai Rāwhiti set for a deluge
A new orange warning signals heavy rain could be on the way for eastern Bay of Plenty and the ranges of Gisborne.
Midday Report Essentials for 24 September 2025
In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Audio
Super Typhoon Ragasa set to slam Hong Kong
The world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year is ready to hit Hong Kong. New Zealander Mark Steed spoke to Charlotte Cook from Discovery Bay in Hong Kong. Audio
'Please don't be foolish': Hong Kong braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa
Kiwi Cruzanne Macalligan has seen panic buying, as locals prepare to wait out the strongest storm on the planet this year.
'We have enough food, water': Kiwi living in China bracing for super typhoon
Super Typhoon Ragasa is the biggest to hit the planet this year and is expected to bear down on China tonight. Audio
Hong Kong braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa
The Super Typhoon is expected to bring heavy rain that may lead to a significant storm and sea surge in the densely packed city.
Asia braces as Super Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall
The super typhoon forced evacuations, panic buying and flight cancellations from Manila to Hong Kong.
Warnings as 220mm forecast to hit parts of North Island
More than 100mm of rain has already hit and plenty more is coming as heavy rain moves up the country. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025
In today's episode, Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state, Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years, It's a soggy day… Audio
Heavy rain and wind batter much of Aotearoa
It's a soggy day for most of Aotearoa - and with an added side of wind for parts. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
School holidays weather: 'Not what most parents would hope for'
Bad weather which lashed Canterbury over the weekend has moved north and stalled over Wellington and southern Wairarapa.
An accurate 5-day weather forecast? A new supercomputer may help
Want to plan a family barbecue on the weekend, or go tramping in the Tararuas?
Canterbury's red wind warning lifted, Wellington power restored
More than 9000 homes were expected to be without power for two hours in the capital.
Canterbury braces for 150 km/h gusts
A red wind warning has been issued for Canterbury, while orange weather warnings cover much of the South Island and further north, as gale force winds and heavy rains loom.
Red warning issued: Gale-force winds to hammer Canterbury
The red wind warning could see gusts of up to 150km/h and pose a threat to life from flying items and falling trees, MetService warns.
Stormy September settles into La Niña summer, says scientist
NZ faces a turbulent September as La Niña returns for the fifth time in six years, promising calmer weather by October.
As it happened: Road snowfall warnings in place
As it happened: Fire crews put out a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18th September 2025
In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in… Audio
El Niño's hidden role in hay fever season
We are heading into the season of itchy eyes and runny noses - and new research says the climate could be making it worse. Audio
SH2 Remutaka Hill to remain closed overnight due to severe gales
MetService forecast strong northwesterlies gales gusting at 130km/h in parts of the Canterbury High Country.
