Weather
Mass bleaching of native sea sponges in Fiordland shocks scientists
For the first time there has been a mass bleaching of native sea sponges in Aotearoa, raising alarm about the impact climate change is having on marine ecosystems.
Push to get more funds to help farmers' flood recovery work
Officials in Wairoa say they will need more government funding to recover from flooding over the last two months.
NASA set to launch balloon from Wanaka
Nasa is preparing to launch its space-bound balloon from Wanaka Airport this morning, if the weather allows. Joining Nathan from Wanaka airport is the chief of the Nasa Balloon Programme, Debbie… Audio
Southland turns a corner as dry conditions ease in the region
Drought conditions plaguing Southland farmers have eased, after some much-needed rain in the region.
Vehicle limits retained as road repairs continue 10 months after storm
Vehicle length restrictions will remain on two major roads in the Marlborough Sounds as storm repair work continues.
Man in 70s swims for nine hours after falling off boat
Conditions in the area were so rough the central Queensland coast guard squadron wasn't able to respond until several hours after the emergency call came in, its commodore James Fleming said.
Heavy fog in Christchurch causes flight cancellations, delays
The fog is preventing most flights from taking off or landing in the city this morning.
Canterbury flash flood damages houses
A flash flood in a small settlement south of Christchurch has damaged more than three houses overnight.
West Coast quilt shop floods after Coal Creek bursts banks
A West Coast shop owner found a flood of water when she arrived at work yesterday and now faces a very big cleanup. Sue Roper, who owns the Pink Possum Quilt Shop on the state highway between between… Audio
West Coast shop damaged by sudden flooding
A shop owner on the West Coast is dealing with the damage of half a metre of water flooding inside, after a severe storm overnight.
Dog reunited with owner after fleeing storm
A dog which fled its Queenstown home during a violent storm was found 6 kilometres away - to the delight of its owner.
Deluge along South Island's West Coast as Aucklanders feel the heat
Auckland recorded its hottest April temperature since 1998 yesterday afternoon.
Storm, slips and runaway dogs
Some residents across the Queenstown region have only just regained power after a violent thunderstorm early this morning.
More than 12,000 customers in Queenstown, Frankton and Arrowtown woke up to… Audio
Tairāwhiti locals fed up with impact of constant storms
Locals say Tairāwhiti has had a constant hammering of bad weather - with at least five storms in the past year shutting off roads and cutting off communities.
Lightning strike knocks out power in Queenstown
More than 12,000 residents in Queenstown, Glenorchy and Frankton were without power after a lightning strike this morning.
Midday News for 21 April 2022
The soaring cost of living, and a storm leaves thousands without power. Audio
Thousands flee as Arizona wildfire almost triples in size
A wind-driven Arizona wildfire almost tripled in area on Wednesday after burning dozens of structures and forcing thousands to flee their homes in a drought-hit rural area.
Queenstown mayor on thunderstorm-induced powercut
Queenstown residents have woken up to a violent thunderstorm which has knocked out power across the region.
Local lines company Aurora says residents across Queenstown, Glenorchy, Frankton were… Audio
Violent thunderstorm knocks out power in Queenstown
Queenstown residents have woken up to a violent thunderstorm which has knocked out power across the region.
Local lines company Aurora says residents across Queenstown, Glenorchy, Frankton are… Audio
Tairāwhiti looks to stormy future as climate change looms
Tairāwhiti has had a constant hammering of bad weather - with at least five storms in the past year shutting off roads and cutting off communities.
The area's been hit by serious storms once a month… Audio