Weather
Weather: Early morning storm, floods, catch Auckland off-guard
A Monday morning storm surge caught many Aucklanders off guard, with floodwaters breaching roads, businesses and backyards.
NIWA says Auckland had its second wettest hour on record and there were… Video, Audio
As it happened: Schools closed, houses flooded as wild weather battered North Island
Several Auckland schools have closed and some houses in Northland are flooded after a deluge of heavy rain and lightning hammered the regions.
Wild weather causes chaos in Auckland and Northland
NIWA's meteorologist Chris Brandolino talks to Jesse about what caused the extreme rainfall and lightning strikes. Audio
Bad weather strikes top of the country, now heading south
A band of bad weather hit the top of the country hard this morning, creating widespread flooding.
Two months worth of rain fell in two hours in Tamaki Makaurau this morning.
Thousands of lightning… Audio
Wild weather lashes Auckland, Northland
Thunderstorms and lightning have lashed Northland and Auckland this morning causing widespread disruption, including power outages, school closures, property damage and flooding. A severe thunderstorm… Audio
Live: Residents urged to shelter as storm passes through Northland, Auckland
Residents in Northland and Auckland have been urged to take shelter this morning as a severe thunderstorm travels down the North Island. Audio
Antarctica heatwave sends temps 40C above normal
Antarctica, the world's coldest continent holding 70 percent of the planet's freshwater, has just experienced a freak heatwave.
Temperatures over the eastern Antarctic sheet have soared up to 40… Audio
Flooding affects Northland area
Wild weather has lashed parts of the north of the North Island over night.
Whangarei's mayor Sheryl Mai spoke to Susie Ferguson after she was briefed on the latest flooding. Audio
'Significant rescue operation' underway off North Cape
A "significant rescue operation" is underway off North Cape.
Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Severe thunderstorm warning in Northland, Auckland
The Metservice has issued a Severe Thunderstorms Warning for the areas of Kaipara, Far North, Whangaeri and Rodney, with risks of localised tornadoes and flash floods.
The National Emergency… Audio
Weather warnings for upper North Island this week
Weather warnings remain in place for much of the upper North Island this morning. People are being warned of potential surface and flash flooding, slips and hazardous driving conditions. WeatherWatch… Audio
Heavy rain warning into evening as storm moves across North Island
North Island residents are being warned to take care on the roads today, with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast and the possibility of tornadoes.
Southland struggles with drought, while rain warnings issued for North Island
Southland farmers say the problems caused by drought will only increase if it doesn't rain in the next few weeks.
Thousands of Australians homeless after devastating floods
Thousands of Australians are homeless in the wake of the devastating floods in eastern Australia.
The town of Lismore was one of the worst hit, and while the water may have receded, many homes are… Video, Audio
Funding concerns over Westport flood
An urgent $10m flood protection scheme for Westport could grow larger, with the cost falling on ratepayers if central Government doesn't contribute.
East Cape residents warned to be prepared ahead of possible flooding
The head of Gisborne's civil defence has warned residents near East Cape to prepare to be cut off by flooding next week.
Australia PM declares emergency over NSW, Queensland floods
The Australian Prime Minister has declared a national emergency in response to the catastrophic floods on the east coast.
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The Panel with Emma John and Sam Johnson (Part 1)
Panellists Emma John and Sam Johnson discuss the extreme flooding in New South Wales, the strain for staff to keep schools running under omicron, and bank profits. Audio
Australian Prime Minister to declare floods a national emergency
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will declare a national emergency in response to catastrophic floods in northern New South Wales.
Sydney rainfall breaks record as flood emergency continues
Sydney is enduring its wettest start to the year since records began in 1859, and authorities are warning the state's flooding emergency is not yet over.
