Weather
Major flooding hits New South Wales
Major flooding across New South Wales and Queensland have forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
The torrential and unrelenting rain across the two states has lead to road closures… Audio
NSW floods: couple's home floats away on wedding day
It was supposed to be their wedding day, but now Sarah Soars and Joshua Edge will remember 20 March for all the wrong reasons.
Hundreds seek help as wild weather causes floods in NSW
A house has floated down the Manning River, near Taree, as the deluge from a dangerous weather system continues to flow in several areas in NSW.
Fine forecasting: super-technology speeding up America's Cup
Next-level weather forecasting is helping Emirates Team New Zealand steer a faster course, and helping the environment. While much of the technology interest of the America's Cup has focused on the… Audio
Calling Home: Clint Heine in London
Clint Heine is the founder of the popular Kiwis in London Facebook page, which attracts nearly 90,000 followers and is something of a one-stop shop for Kiwis. He's normally based in Twickenham, but is… Audio
Increased tectonic activity in East Cape in recent days
The East Coast is familiar with earthquakes. As Dr John Ristau from GNS explains, there has been increased tectonic activity in the area in recent days. Audio
Te Araroa resident on early morning tsunami threat
Residents in the small town of Te Araroa near East Cape fled the coastline after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck offshore. Susie Ferguson spoke to Kerryann Matahiki, who had driven up onto the… Audio
Massive rivers in the sky account for NZ's costliest floods
Researchers have found giant atmospheric rivers in the sky have coincided with the country's costliest floods. Audio
North Island in line for thunderstorms and downpours
Thunderstorms have hit Whangārei and are due to sweep across much of Northland, Auckland and the central North Island until evening.
Massive rivers in the sky account for NZ's costliest floods
Researchers have discovered giant atmospheric rivers in the sky have been behind the costliest floods in New Zealand. Researcher Kim Reid, explains to Jesse what this all means for flood prone parts… Audio
Flashes of autumn: Severe thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland
Northland and Auckland are being warned to expect severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
Watercare rolls out solar-powered filling station for dry tanks
It's been another hot dry summer for Auckland, and for those on tank water it's been drying up quickly.
Watercare has rolled out a new mobile tanker to help fill the gap - while people wait for more… Video, Audio
President Biden to declare major disaster in Texas
US President Joe Biden is set to declare a major disaster for Texas, clearing the way for more federal funds to be spent on relief efforts.
Texas polar blast leaves many without power
It's been a week of "weather hell" in Texas, freezing temperatures, no power and no reliable water.
Some progress has been made to restoring power but its on and off, with power sometimes returning… Audio
Interislander ferry spends 12 hours cruising Marlborough Sounds due to gales in Picton
The Kaitaki Interislander finally berthed in Picton late last night after a 12-hour marathon on the water.
The crossing of the Cook Strait usually takes about three hours, but gale force winds in… Audio
Thousands in New Plymouth without electricity
Thousands of homes in New Plymouth are without power this evening due to high winds. Fire fighters have attended more than 50 weather callouts around Taranaki today, due to wind gusts of up to 120… Audio
Record high winds cause a marathon Interislander crossing
Unusual high winds prevented the Kaitaki Interislander to berth at Picton for more than 10 hours stranding 579 passengers and crew at sea. Interislander Executive General Manager, Walter Rushbrook… Audio
Interislander stuck on water as winds too high to dock
A trip across the Cook Strait has been far from straightforward for nearly 600 passengers on the Interislander Ferry today.
The Interislander sailing left Wellington at 9am and is still bobbing… Video, Audio
Overnight Northland rain brings welcome relief
Good overnight rain is boosting Kaitaia's Awanui River drinking water supply.
Heavy rain warning remains in place for parts of North Island
A heavy rain warning remains in place for parts of the North Island - and there's the potential for flooding and slips.
