Weather
Northland, Taranaki and Nelson regions prepare for more heavy rainfalls
Heavy rain is forecast for Northland, the west coast of the North Island and the top of the South Island with MetService and councils monitoring the situation in some areas in case of flooding.
Bay of Plenty weather: Residents urged to stay vigilant for more slips
The weather is clearing in Bay of Plenty, but residents are still fearful that more rain could catch them off guard.
Weather: Whakatāne Mayor urges people not be complacent
The wet weather may have stopped in Whakatāne but its mayor is reminding residents not be complacent after a deluge of rain submerged parts of the town.
The district council is warning residents… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Stephen Franks discuss the 'misery index' and why one out of two kiwi regularly worry about money. Plus, they talk about the deluge of… Audio
Heavy rain warnings for northern and western parts of NZ
Streams and rivers are rising and flooding has been reported in North Taranaki, Civil Defence says. Audio
Bay of Plenty 'not out of the woods yet' - weather
Heavy rain in the Bay of Plenty caused slips and flooding across the region yesterday, blocking roads and cutting off some small communities. Bay of Plenty regional council says the Whakatane River… Audio
Civil defence warning Taranaki to prepare for heavy rain
Taranaki civil defence emergency management is encouraging people to take time get prepared ahead of expected heavy rainfall. MetService have issued an Orange- Heavy Rain warning for the Taranaki… Audio
Heavy rain: Whakatāne residents urged to stay off the roads
Whakatāne has been hit with unrelenting heavy rain, slips and surface flooding since Monday. Te Uruwera Councillor Andrew Iles says he can't wait for some wind to dry the waterlogged ground. He spoke… Audio
Whakatāne River reaches its highest level since 2019
Councils, civil defence and Fire and Emergency are making preparations after MetService issued heavy rain warnings for many places across the country with rain already causing slips which have… Audio
Weather: Ruatoki and water treatment plant cut-off by flooding
Wild weather is bearing down on the Bay of Plenty, and is expected to deteriorate in Taranaki and Northland later tonight.
Some Bay of Plenty residents are being told to boil water because of… Video, Audio
Funding boost for silt removal in Hawke's Bay, Tai Rāwhiti
The government is putting $172 million into cleaning up silt and debris from Cyclone Gabrielle.
The Panel with Conor English and Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Conor English and Verity Johnson get the latest on the wild weather from the Whakatane mayor. Plus they discuss Australia banning recreational vaping… Audio
'A great milestone': Access opens up to cyclone-hit Piha
Auckland Council has announced the cordon restricting access into Piha will be removed at midday on Friday.
Slips cut off Bay of Plenty communities
Rūātoki, Awahau and Tāneatua have been isolated, and parts of State Highway 2 closed.
Severe weather warning leaves no room for chance - Buller mayor
Severe weather warnings are in place for parts of the North Island and the west of the South Island this morning. Buller is following events closely, after being walloped by wild weather twice over… Audio
Orange heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty
An orange heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty remains in place until early this afternoon. There is surface flooding and State Highway 2 is closed near Whakatane, at the Waimana Gorge, due to… Audio
Records tumble as IAG works way through deluge of claims
Almost twice as many claims were lodged for the North Island floods as for any other storm event, the insurer says.
Heavy rain warnings for parts of the country
Heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for many parts of the country.
Some still in mouldy, damaged homes, months after Auckland floods
Three months on from the devastating anniversary floods, some West Auckland residents are still living in destroyed homes and are desperate for answers.
Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth and camera… Video, Audio
More wet, warm weather yet to come
Bay of Plenty and western parts of the motu are bracing for even more rain, with warm, wet weather expected to continue until the end of the week.
Orange heavy rain warnings are currently in place… Audio
