Weather
Whangarei deputy mayor braces for more heavy rain
Dairy farmers and others in Whangarei are bracing for yet more heavy rain today. Metservice has issued a severe weather watch that could result in heavy rain in Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of… Audio
More bad weather set for upper North Island
Another unwelcome bout of bad weather is set to hit the upper North Island - arriving in the far north this afternoon. A heavy rain watch is in place for Northland, while Auckland, Coromandel and the… Audio
Lessons from Bola unheeded: 'We created a false sense of security'
New Zealand has had decades of warnings about the effects of deforestation of hillsides, draining of wetlands and building behind stopbanks, a freshwater expert says.
Nelson weighs up cost of mitigating future flood damage
Nine months on, as Nelson recovers from the devastating August floods, the full extent of slip damage across the region is becoming clearer. Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon talks to Kathryn about a range of issues affecting Tamaki Makaurau, including the effect of wild weather on parts of the city prone to flooding and the effect on public transport. The Auckland… Audio
Powerful cyclone barrels towards Myanmar, Bangladesh; 400,000 evacuated
A powerful storm closed in on the coasts of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people to safer locations, many from frail homes in low-lying areas.
Government announces $1 billion in spending to help with flood, cyclone recovery
A nearly-billion dollar flood and cyclone recovery package will go towards road, rail and school repairs, flood protection, and mental health support.
Cyclone Mocha: People pack shelters as storm threatens refugee camp
About half a million people are being evacuated to safer areas in south-eastern Bangladesh, ahead of a cyclone that could be extremely dangerous.
After multiple floods, anxious Aucklanders prepare for 'nightmare' winter ahead
Heavy rain, surface flooding, gridlocked traffic and sandbagging are becoming part of daily life for many around Tāmaki Makaurau, as the city recovers from a third bout of torrential downpours.
Winter forecast: El Niño will mean less rain, more cold snaps
Winter may hold more sou'westers and cold snaps that may come as a shock given the past three have been record warm ones, a meteorologist says. Audio
Law firm calls for permanent natural disaster recovery unit
As weather events become more frequent and severe, the case for a specialised, ready-to-go disaster response agency with statutory powers should be considered, law firm Chapman Tripp says.
Meteorologist on the rapid move to wintry temperatures
It's been a very cold couple of days for much of the country, with snow down south and volcanic plateau, and near freezing temperatures elsewhere.
With the winter months approaching after the wettest… Audio
Scenic Drive's Elevation cafe closes after storm's road damage
The owners of a popular West Auckland restaurant say severe weather and continued road closures over the past few months has forced them out of business.
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Transport Minister promises fast work on new SH25A bridge
The Transport Minister has promised the new link to the Coromandel Peninsula will be put in place fast.
But for some residents and businesses, "early next year" is still a long way away.
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Latest torrent adds unprecedented statistic to Auckland's 2023 weather
While this week's intense burst of rain in Auckland might not have beaten the deluges of the 27 January storm - is it a sign they are becoming more common?
Whangārei father who pulled son from fatal school caving trip says it should not have happened
A father, who stopped his son going on a fatal school caving expedition because of safety concerns says the trip should never have gone ahead and someone needs to be held responsible.
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Wairoa residents remain in limbo three months after Cyclone Gabrielle
Families are still displaced and hundreds of homes unliveable in Wairoa, three months after Cyclone Gabrielle.
1400 lightning strikes, snow in the south
MetService says most strikes were in the North Island, there's snow in the south and Auckland's emergency is being called off early. Audio
Skiers rejoice over first sight of snow
A wintry blast has brought snow and icy temperatures to Southland overnight.
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings across many of the passes with heavy falls expected in parts of Southland… Audio
Whangārei Boys' High School remains open after student fatality
Whangārei Boys' High School is still open after the loss of a student during a school trip to Northland's Abbey Caves on Tuesday.
A worksafe investigation into the incident has begun.
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