Weather
Tairawhiti Fire Chief on State of Emergency
Residents in Te Karaka in Tairawhiti are self evacuating with the region in a state of emergency Heavy rain's expected to last until Sunday Te Karaka Volunteer Fire Brigade Fire Chief Jamie Simpson… Video, Audio
The early arguments for restoring – or not – Marlborough Sounds roads
Marlborough District Council has landed on different "emerging preferred options" for five separate areas of the Sounds following devastating flooding.
Update on heavy rain in Hawke's Bay
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence has declared a state of emergency for the region. It says people in low lying areas shouldn't wait for official instruction and should leave if they feel unsafe. Meanwhile, in… Video, Audio
Gisborne mayor gives update on state of emergency in Tairāwhiti
On the outskirts of Gisborne, Te karaka residents are being urged to evacuate before it get too dark, and the river gets too high. The rain warning in Tairawhiti has been raised to red. Earlier this… Video, Audio
MetService issues red level heavy rain warning for Tai Rāwhiti / Gisborne
The weather forecast for Tai Rāwhiti / Gisborne has been upgraded to the highest heavy rain warning level with residents in the Gisborne town of Te Karaka asked to evacuate their homes as the Waipaoa… Audio
Heavy rain won't let up in Tairāwhiti until at least Sunday
Metservice has extended its orange weather warning for Tairāwhiti until midday on Sunday, with heavy rain expected to batter the region right through until the end of the weekend.
A warning was… Audio
Tai Rāwhiti in for another dousing of heavy rain
MetService has severe rain warnings for Tai Rāwhiti and warnings in place for other eastern parts of the motu.
Telecom technicians, equipment not given priority status in cyclone - report
Critical equipment for fixing telecommunications was unloaded from aircraft and replaced with other gear, on flights into regions cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Rain batters parts of Te Ika-a-Māui
Tai Rāwhiti has had another battering of rain overnight, just four days on from the last storm.
Metservice is forecasting up to 140 millimetres of rain to fall in the region by six o'clock tonight… Audio
Part of State Highway 35 closed north of Gisborne due to flooding
State Highway 35 has been closed north of Gisborne between Okitu and Ruatoria following surface flooding and a heavy rain warning is in place.
'Number one hazard': Call for more unified approach to preparing services for flood rescues
The country is scrambling to deal with flood rescues in the face of growing threats fuelled by climate change.
Kiribati coral reefs show recovery signs after weather impact
Coral reefs in Kiribati show signs of recovery following decimation. Audio
MetService weather forecast
Parts of New Zealand are in for a soaking, with a low-pressure system expected to move slowly across northern New Zealand on Wednesday. Audio
Tairāwhiti residents on edge as heavy rain falls
The Tairawhiti region is just trying to wait out a heavy rain system that's been battering the East Coast since midnight last night.
The Metservice has issued an orange rain warning for the region… Audio
Wet weather in Tai Rāwhiti prompts travel warning, more bursts of heavy rain possible
Authorities are asking people in Gisborne to avoid travelling if they can, as wet weather continues in the region. Audio
More rain to come in Tairawhiti amid civil defence warnings
Civil Defence in Tairawhiti are monitoring roads and rivers, as heavy rain continues to batter the already rain-soaked region. Yesterday heavy rain caused slips and some flooding. Heavy rain watches… Audio
Rain warnings cover a swathe of North Island east coast
A swathe of the North Island's east coast remains under a heavy rain warning after a day of heavy downpours on Sunday in already rain-soaked regions. The most affected areas are Tairawhiti and… Audio
Orange heavy rain warning for Tairawhiti Gisborne
A heavy rain forecast for Tairawhiti Gisborne has now been upgraded to an orange warning, while warnings and watches in other parts of the country remain.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms possible for east coast of North Island
Still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle, Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay are under heavy rain watches once again.
Gardening and outdoor design with Tony Murrell
Landscaper and gardener Tony Murrell speaks to Jesse about how your garden can double as a habitat. Plus, he gives some tips on what to do with potted plants and where to gather inspiration for winter… Audio
