Weather
'Significant storm' warnings to disrupt Labour Day plans
MetService warns of a "burst of severe weather" on the public holiday, disrupting travel plans across the country.
What you need to know: Southland, Clutha still in state of emergency
Extreme winds have wreaked havoc across the lower South Island, where some face a week without power.
Wild weather: wildfire risk
Earlier this week destructive gales tore through parts of the South and North Islands, exacerbating wildfires on the East Coast. Audio
Wild weather: state of emergency
A state of emergency remains in place in Southland and Clutha due to extensive damage caused by Thursday's red-alert winds and ongoing power outages. Audio
Labour weekend travel warnings as infrastructure smashed
Authorities say people should check whether their plans will be affected by road closures, power outages and water shortages before travelling around the southern parts of the country. Audio
'The world's changed': Residents reeling from 'enormous' storm
Power is still out in Eketahuna and internet and cell phone reception is patchy. Audio
What happens when emergency strikes, but you're not yet the mayor?
While Craig Mackle was re-elected as Kaikōura Mayor, he was not yet sworn in, and could not declare a civil defence emergency during Thursday's weather.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 October 2025
A state of emergency has been declared in Southland after yesterday's horrific storm - another remains in place for Canterbury; Many of New Zealand's roads have been impacted by recent weather; Health… Audio
Weekend weather: What to expect for the long weekend
A mostly fine weekend is forecast around the country but more rain and high winds are expected in some places on Labour Day. Audio
Howling winds rip roof off Canterbury home
The wind was followed by rain that has saturated the inside of their home.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 October 2025
Air New Zealand's new chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says some domestic routes may need subsidies to keep running; Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant for measles symptoms… Audio
Clean-up begins after wild weather hits much of country
Thousands of people face a big clean-up after wild weather wreaked havoc across the lower half of the country. Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Fires continue to burn as warm conditions forecast to return
The hot windy weather that's creating challenging conditions for fire fighters is set to return next week. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Thousands waking up without power and water
As conditions ease, the clean up is kicking in across the motu after trees were ripped clean from the ground, roofs lifted off, and fences and sheds sent flying. Audio
Water supply issues for Greymouth following wild weather
Some Greymouth homes have run out of water after wild weather hit the town's treatment plant yesterday. Grey District Council Mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weather forces exams to be postponed in Dunedin
The University of Otago had to postpone Thursday's exams due to weather making the campus unsafe. Vice Chancellor Grant Robertson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
WeatherWatch: Wind easing but not gone for Labour Weekend
Weather Watch's Philip Duncan updates the nation on our week of wild weather Audio
Weather update with reporter Lauren Crimp
We speak to RNZ journalist Lauren Crimp about the latest on the wild weather which hit much of the country today. Audio
Fierce winds rip trees from ground at renowned garden
The almost three-hectare garden was established almost 60 years ago.
Warning to watch for tired birds, blown away nestlings
People are being urged to watch for exhausted seabirds and tiny nestlings blown from their nests in the wild weather.
