Weather
Cyclone Hale weakening, multiple roads still closed
MetService says while Cyclone Hale is weakening over the North Island, heavy rain and strong winds will continue to hit some areas for the next few hours.
Death toll at 17 as storms lash soaked California
The latest Pacific storm knocked out power and turned California streets into rivers, as mudslides cut off highways.
Northland, Tairāwhiti weigh up cost of Cyclone Hale's widespread damage
Weather warnings have been lifted for Tairāwhiti while Northland says its recovery will take several weeks.
2022 confirmed as country's warmest year on record
Last year was New Zealand's warmest on record, says Niwa's chief scientist.
Live updates: Cyclone Hale floods roads, cuts power in Tairāwhiti region
An estimated 30 whānau from the Uawa, or Tolaga Bay area have spent the night away from home, staying with relatives on higher ground as Cyclone Hale set floodwaters lapping at their doors.
Mercury Bay Boating Club to be abandoned
The historic Mercury Bay Boating Club in Whitianga will have to be abandoned as the sea creeps to about three metres from the front of the clubhouse. It became famous in the late 1980s when the club… Audio
Cyclone brings state of emergency in Tairawhiti
Former Cyclone Hale has torn across parts of the upper North Island bringing galeforce winds, torrential rain and big swells. The Tairawhiti region has been hard hit and last night a local state of… Audio
Cyclone Hale triggers state of emergency in Tairāwhiti
A state of emergency in Tairwhiti has prompted the evacuation of about 30 families in Tolaga Bay. They've spent the night away from home, staying with relatives on higher ground as Cyclone Hale set… Audio
Cyclone Hale: Gisborne river could exceed 2005 flood levels
Cyclone Hale has made landfall with gale-force winds, 6m swells on the coast and heavy rain, and caused road closures, slips and flooding across several regions.
WA floods rebuild may take 'months' as falling Kimberley water levels reveal enormous damage
Western Australia's premier says it could take months before authorities can restore critical infrastructure in remote towns ravaged by the state's worst floods on record.
Civil Defence staff assess Cyclone Hale damage
Civil Defence staff and contractors are this morning assessing if the latest wave of severe weather has caused damage.
As well as Coromandel, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay are expected to be in the firing… Audio
La Niña brings record-high temperatures for Greymouth
Parts of the South Island are seeing record high temperatures, while the North braces for the impacts of Cyclone Hale. Audio
'There's going to be huge seas': Civil Defence warning as Cyclone Hale closes in
Civil Defence says people in the Coromandel should not be complacent about the storm headed for the region. Audio
Thames - Coromandel preparing for more summer storm damage
Thames - Coromandel is in the firing line for a hammering from Tuesday onward, while it's still cleaning up from earlier summer storms. Thames Valley Civil Defence controller Garry Towler says there… Audio
Cyclone Hale set to bring bad weather to already battered spots
The central and eastern North Island are set for another battering of wind and rain, after an already less-than-spectacular summer. Thames-Coromandel has been hit by a barrage of weather over the past… Audio
Cyclone Hale set to bring bad weather to already battered spots
The central and eastern North Island are set for another battering of wind and rain, after an already less-than-spectacular summer.
NIWA forecaster Chris Brandolino and Thames Civil Defence… Audio
Cyclone Hale will be 'hard hitting' for Coromandel
Coromandel residents are being warned to prepare for Cyclone Hale, which is due to strike the country from tomorrow night.
Dr Paul Craddock: Summer Insect Invasion!
A perfect storm of rain, humid and damp weather has pest experts predicting a boom in insect numbers over the next month. To talk us through why this is happening - Pest Management Association of New… Audio
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for majority of North Island
Parts of the North Island could see thunderstorms with downpours of up to 40mm per hour.
Never-ending rain sowing grief for vegetable growers
Heavy wind and rain has been hitting the country since before Christmas, spoiling the season for many growers hoping for a good crop harvest.
