Weather
Heavy snow falls on South Island as winter cold snap descends
Strong winds in Wellington affected flights into the capital.
'My kids freaked out': Residents describe shaking, bright lights during tornado
A reported tornado took tiles off roofs, downed trees and brought down power lines. Audio
Reports of suspected tornado in Hamilton
In Waikato there were reports of a suspected tornado tearing through at least one Hamilton suburb. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cleanup underway in Hamilton after wild weather
The cleanup is underway in Hamilton after a possible tornado tore through some Hamilton suburbs on Thursday night. Civil Defence controller Kelvin Powell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wild weather hits Upper North Island
Wild weather has battered the Upper North Island on Thursday night and Waikato has been particularly hard hit. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Thousands urged to evacuate as Canada wildfires spread
"This is the largest evacuation in many Manitobans' living memory," Premier Wab Kinew said.
Nelson Tasman residents warned to prepare for more heavy rain
Intense rainfall left parts of Nelson underwater earlier this week.
Mayor renews calls for rain radar after flash flooding
Intense rainfall left parts of Nelson underwater on Monday.
Slips, power outages, road closures, with more rain to come
The downpour is clearing for now, with another wave expected soon. Audio
Thousands still isolated after NSW flooding
Thousands are still isolated or without power after record floodwaters struck NSW. ABC News reporter Chloe Chomicki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Nelson mayor on flooding in region
Floodwaters in Nelson were so strong they blew manhole covers off, and locals say they saw cows being swept away. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Buller
Sudden heavy rain on the West Coast on Tuesday caused several slips through the Lower Buller Gorge between Inangahua Junction and Westport. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
More rain expected for Nelson after Monday's deluge
MetService says it'll be a fine day in Nelson on Tuesday after Monday's deluge but there's more of that wet weather to come. Duty forecaster John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Heavy rain warning for Northland, wet and stormy weather across top of North Island
The orange warning is in place until 6am Tuesday.
Landings aborted as 102km/h gusts hit Wellington
A plane passenger has described the "unnerving" sideways movement of a plane which was trying to land.
Nelson flash floods: roads blocked, water spills into shops
Nelson residents were taken by surprise on Monday morning when flash flooding hit the town, with the deluge blocking roads and water flooding into shops. The downpour saw around 40 millimetres of rain… Audio
Flash flood submerges Nelson streets, manholes erupt
Locals have described cows being washed down rivers as fire crews respond to dozens of calls for help.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, firefighters are responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson following heavy rainfall, former National MP Marilyn Waring has gathered female former MPs to… Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Nelson
Firefighters are responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson following heavy rainfall. Mayor of Nelson Nick Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms on cards for North Island
MetService watches are in place for Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Waitomo and Taranaki. Audio
