Weather
Clean-up in Tairāwhiti continues
The cleanup effort is still underway in Gisborne Tairāwhiti after Cyclone Hale, but there could be more damage to come.
Metservice is closely monitoring a subtropical low moving toward the East… Audio
Tolaga Bay locals 'questioning future' after latest weather event
The local civil defence manager says some families are pondering whether to remain in the area as they deal with the aftermath of last week's Cyclone Hale. Audio
Wild weather: Sub-tropical low could bring more heavy rain to Gisborne
The severe weather brought by Cyclone Hale last week is over, but it could be a very brief respite for the Tairāwhiti area. Audio
Rain washes out high tourism hopes
On the back of two tough years, the tourism industry's post-covid return has been marred by poor weather in parts of the country.
Tourism operators reliant on sunny skies have been dealt a cruel… Audio
BOP tourism hit by severe weather but saved by cruise ships
Bay of Plenty is another region to have been impacted by the severe weather hitting parts of the northern and eastern North Island over recent weeks - a period when New Zealanders usually flock to the… Audio
Tolaga Bay clean-up from Cyclone Hale
Tolaga Bay residents are still dealing with the aftermath of last week's Cyclone Hale.
Local civil defence manager Greg Shelton says some residents are still without power, and he's expecting it… Audio
More bad weather possible forTairawhiti
The severe weather brought by Cyclone Hale last week is over, but it could be a very brief respite for the Tairawhiti area. MetService is closely monitoring a subtropical low moving toward the East… Audio
More bad weather possible for Tairāwhiti
The severe weather brought by Cyclone Hale last week is over, but it could be a very brief respite for the Tairāwhiti area.
MetService is closely monitoring a subtropical low moving toward the East… Audio
More heavy rain expected for Gisborne as Cyclone Hale cleanup continues
The state of emergency could soon be lifted, as Tairāwhiti authorities work to restore basic services to communities reeling from Cyclone Hale as more rain threatens.
Weekend brings more rain, snow to storm-hit California
A new weather system packing rain, snow and strong winds moved into storm-lashed California, the latest in a parade of atmospheric rivers that have wreaked havoc across the state in recent weeks.
'A sense of exhaustion': Cyclone Hale takes mental toll on Tairāwhiti farmers
The Associate Agriculture Minister says Cyclone Hale has taken a mental toll on Tairāwhiti farmers and growers, as they've seen too many floods over the years to count.
Marine heatwave: Fiordland set to reach record sea temperature
MetService says the waters around Fiordland may reach the highest temperature ever recorded.
Thames-Coromandel assesses cyclone damage - 'will run into serious six figures'
The Thames-Coromandel District Council says Cyclone Hale has done millions of dollars of damage.
Cyclone Hale: Fund for Tairāwhiti farmers and growers announced
The government has announced $100,000 of funding support for Tairāwhiti farmers and growers impacted by Cyclone Hale.
Hale aftermath: EFTPOS down, Defence Force assisting with aid
Agencies in Tairāwhiti are scrambling to deliver supplies to isolated communities, and the mayor is hoping central government will help out financially. Audio
Gisborne mayor returns to cyclone mop up
It hasn't been the happiest of homecomings for Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz who has just landed back in New Zealand after a holiday away. Once again the region has been pounded by severe weather -… Audio
'Farmers are almost at their wits' end' - Cyclone recovery likely to be slow
The cleanup from Cyclone Hale is only just beginning - with the weather system causing damage from Northland and Coromandel on to Tairāwhiti, and down the North Island as far as Wairarapa.
Thames to Coromandel road shuts as heavy rain persists
The main road that leads from Thames to Coromandel has been shut due to an unstable cliff.
Wellington beaches closed to swimmers after storm
Most Wellington beaches were off-limits for swimmers on Thursday after the sewage treatment plant was forced to release wastewater due to heavy rainfall the night before.
'Squeezing a lot more into a short period of time': A year of intense rain bursts
Last year's record rain was "binge rainfall" - where a lot of rain falls in a short period of time, a Niwa weather forecaster says.
