Weather
Spring has sprung so where's the sun?
Many parts of the country are in for above normal rainfall during Spring, the most variable of the four seasons. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died while driving drunk want tougher laws to stop sales to minors, after learning he was served alcohol… Audio
Spring arrives after wet winter
We're a few days into meteorological Spring and after what for many was a rough and wet winter, the forecast is now out for what we can expect over the coming months. Earth Sciences NZ's Chris… Audio
'I woke up slumped over the bike' - Farmer hit by lightning
A Westport dairy farm manager is praising his gumboots for saving his life. Audio
UK summer was its warmest since records began
In Europe, sweltering heatwaves this summer contributed to deadly wildfires in countries such as Spain and Portugal.
'Fingers crossed I make it': Passengers still waiting for flights after wind delays
Fliers took to social media to report hours of delays in disembarking and getting baggage at Auckland Airport.
Some of harshest winds ever recorded in August hit Auckland
Firefighters were called to more than 100 weather-related incidents overnight in the North Island.
Tree falls on house, trampoline on a roof as strong winds rip through Auckland, Northland
Fire and Emergency responded to 110 weather-related incidents in three hours on Sunday night.
Auckland's Cornwall Park to close as strong wind warnings issued
MetService has issued an orange-level strong wind warning for Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula for Sunday afternoon.
Graham Leonard: Latest research on flooding
Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard is back this week covering the challenge of flooding in Aotearoa. Audio
Partnering indigenous knowledge with technology
PhD researcher Haukapuanui Vercoe explains how indigenous knowledge and technology can work together to strengthen resilience against natural hazards. Audio
Tornado victim hopes to give back to her rescuers
Tina Johnson was sucked out of her first-floor bedroom when the twister hit Mangawhai about 3am on 26 January.
Winter to end with thunderstorms, 'significant' wind gusts
It's a cold end to winter with snow warnings for roads down south and rain, squally thunderstorms and hail forecast in the upper North Island. Audio
Tasman gets $2m to clean up flood waste
The money from the Emergency Waste Fund will be used to help dispose of flood waste following widespread flooding in the district.
Snow within 35km of five Australian capitals as Antarctic blast arrives
Antarctic blast brings snow to Australia
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 29th August 2025
In today's episode, Waikato Police are investigating a fresh sighting of who they think was fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children; More details of the night the Loafers Lodge hostel caught… Audio
Blustery wind and rain on the way for many
It's officially the last weekend of winter, and Mother Nature is determined to make it known. MetService's Heather Keats spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Power outages, road warnings as strong winds lash South Island
MetService is also warning of potentially heavy rain.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27th August 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry; The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by… Audio
Think spring has started? Not quite yet
It seems winter isn't done with the country yet with heavy rain and wind on the way.
