Weather
Close watch being kept on developing cyclonic system
Metservice is warning a tropical cyclone could form in the Pacific with potential to hit New Zealand within the next week.
It's not clear yet whether the cyclone will form or where it will track -… Audio
Shearers behind schedule due to recent wet weather in North Island
The recent wet weather in the North Island has left shearers weeks behind and some sheep are unable to get to sheds for shearing due to damage on farms.
Red and yellow stickered houses on the rise in Auckland
The cleanup continues after a devastating week of rain in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Authorities are still warning people to stay out of the water for health reasons, and a rāhui remains in placed in the inner… Audio
Locals welcome Auckland emergency management review
Many Aucklanders are welcoming the news of an independent review of the response to the first hours of the flood emergency.
Mayor Wayne Brown announced former police commissioner Mike Bush will lead… Audio
Weather and closed roads reduces Waitangi crowds
The Waitangi commemorations brought back the crowds - a stark contrast to last year when visitors were asked to stay away as Omicron broke out.
But as Sam Olley reports business owners in Paihia and… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 7 February 2023
Death toll rising following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria; Labour and National take diffferent Waitangi approaches; Political editor Jane Patterson with a wrap-up of Waitangi Day; Mike Bush to lead… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 7 February 2023
Death toll rising following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria; Labour and National take diffferent Waitangi approaches; Political editor Jane Patterson with a wrap-up of Waitangi Day; Mike Bush to lead… Audio
Warning of potential cyclone hitting Far North
MetService lifts heavy rain watches across much of the country but substantial amounts of rain still fell over the West Coast of the South Island overnight.
Tornado tears through West Coast town Greymouth
A tornado that ripped through the Greymouth suburb of Cobden overnight damaged about four houses and the roof of Cobden School's swimming pool.
Former top police officer to lead probe into Auckland flood response
Former police commissioner Mike Bush will head an independent review of the response to the first hours of the Auckland floods.
State Highway 6 closed as West Coast weather worsens
Motorists are being urged to avoid travelling on the West Coast as weather worsens tonight.
Water restored to West Auckland suburb
A water outage in a West Auckland suburb has come to an end after three days.
Auckland floods clean-up: Volunteers gather to help out
Hundreds of volunteers are gathering in Tāmaki Makaurau's Starling Park this morning to help clean up flood-damaged property.
Auckland floods update: 261 homes now red-stickered
Emergency Management is ramping up its door-knocking efforts in flood-damaged parts of Auckland.
South Island motorists urged to take care with bad weather forecast
Waka Kotahi is urging South Island drivers to take particular care on the roads today with bad weather forecast in some areas.
Sounds locals consider transport future after road-wrecking storms
Residents in the Marlborough Sounds are still dealing with wrecked roads after two massive storms.
Dr Jim Salinger: Will torrential rain become routine?
As the North of the country continues to clear up after the recent floods, we ask internationally renowned climate scientist, Dr Jim Salinger if this kind of weather will become commonplace in our… Audio
Heavy rain warning for parts of South Island, severe gales for Fiordland
A heavy rain warning is in place for western and northern parts of the South Island and significant rainfall expected for southern Westland.
Serious cracks, slumping closes SH23 to Raglan
State Highway 23 between Whatawhata and Raglan remains closed after the major storm event.
Wayne Brown: the evolution of an apology
Opinion - For Auckland mayor Wayne Brown, sorry seems to be the hardest word to say. Newsroom's Matthew Scott looks behind the scenes at a difficult week for the new mayor. Video
