Weather
Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay brace for more rain
Storm-damaged Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay are bracing for the onslaught of more heavy rain tonight.
Former cyclone Fili is bearing down on the east coast of the North Island just three weeks… Audio
Coromandel residents warned to prepare for power cuts
Coromandel residents are being warned to prepare for power cuts, trees and slips blocking roads, and some communities could become isolated.
Civil Defence Controller for Coromandel Garry Towler spoke… Audio
Bay of Plenty preparing for former Cyclone Fili
Former cyclone Fili is expected to make landfall in Aotearoa today with heavy rain and severe gale warnings for much of the North Island.
People in already flood-damaged regions such as Tairāwhiti… Audio
Cyclone Fili to hit northern and easter NZ today, tomorrow
Severe gales and heavy rain are expected to hit the northern and eastern North Island today as Cyclone Fili passes through. We've woken our weather expert to explain what we've got in store - Philip… Audio
Call for action over forestry slash in Tairāwhiti
Forestry regulations should be tightened to prevent incidents such as logs clogging a river, an ex-councillor says.
Cyclone Fili set to hit North Island from Tuesday
Severe gales and heavy rain are expected to hit the northern and eastern North Island from tomorrow as Cyclone Fili approaches the North Island. Audio
New cyclone headed towards NZ
Severe gales and heavy rain are expected in a day or so as Cyclone Fili approaches the North Island.
The storm could first hit Northland and then track across eastern parts of the island, raising… Audio
The best way to parallel park, according to science
Parallel parking is a source of extreme consternation for some people; others revel in the challenge. But what's the best way to parallel park your car? New research has found a simple… Audio
Woody debris on Gisborne beaches again after recent flooding
The Gisborne mayor says prosecutions are possible if debris found on beaches following the recent flooding can be traced to a breach of a resource consent.
Thousands of greater Sydney residents affected by flood evacuations
More than 2000 people have been affected by evacuation orders across Sydney, and one man has been found drowned in his car.
SH35 between Tokomaru Bay and Te Puia Springs reopens
The road, which was extensively damaged by last month's storm, has reopened, but Waka Kotahi warns disruptions to traffic will be ongoing as repairs continue.
Weather Watch's Philip Duncan update: cyclone in Pacific
The cyclone which has developed near New Caledonia is still swirling its way through the Pacific - for an update on its progress, and what effect it might have on our week is weather watcher Philip… Audio
Evacuation orders, rescues as Sydney hit with torrential rain again
Sydney and large swathes of NSW's coast are enduring another day of downpours.
Weather Watch's Philip Duncan on cyclone forming north of NZ
Unlike most suburbs, Te Atatu has its own weather guy - he is Philip Duncan and he talk cyclones, fires and warm weather with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Coastal Southland sees driest summer on record
It is coastal Southland's driest summer on record and there is no real relief forecast as the drought pushes into the north of the region.
Coastal Southland suffers through driest summer on record
For coastal Southland it's the driest summer on record and there's no real relief forecast as the drought pushes into the north of the region.
With meat and milk prices, there were hopes for bumper… Audio
Tokomaru Bay bridge reopens ahead of schedule
The flood-damaged Mangahauini bridge at Tokomaru Bay in Gisborne is open again after a massive repair effort.
The town was cut off after a 16-metre section of bridge was washed out during the… Audio
Fog-busting technology receives government backing
A start-up company offering a method to clear fog at airports has received government backing.
Invercargill water restrictions may ramp up if rain doesn't arrive
The council has already banned unattended hosing and sprinklers under the first stage of restrictions to protect the city's sole water supply, the Ōreti River.
Damaged Tokomaru Bay bridge reopens
The flood-damaged bridge at Tokomaru Bay in Gisborne has been repaired and was reopened today, reconnecting the area with the wider community.
