Weather
Fiji hunkers down as severe storm Cyclone Yasa looms
A category five storm, the highest level, is bearing down on the Fiji Islands.
Cyclone Yasa is forecast to pass directly across the country's two main islands.
It is cyclone season in the Pacific… Audio
Fiji Met Service warns of destructive power of Cyclone Yasa
A lead forecaster at Fiji's Meteorological Service says the category five Cyclone Yasa has the strength to potentially wipe out villages in the coming days.
Fiji preapres for Category 5 Cyclone Yasa
Fiji is desperately preparing for Tropical Cyclone Yasa, which has been upgraded to a category five storm The cyclone, which is now packing winds of about 200 kilometres an hour, is forecast to hit… Audio
Cyclone Yasa strengthens and heads for Fiji
Tropical Cyclone Yasa has rapidly intensified and is now a category 5 system as it heads towards Fiji.
Heavy Rain Warnings are now in force for some islands and gale force winds are expected for the… Audio
Napier summer accommodation crisis on the cards after flooding
Flood ridden Napier fears an accommodation crisis will take hold this summer.
There's not only about 700 waiting on the housing register, hotels are shut for flood repairs and a holiday park had to… Audio
Hot, windy forecast causing worries in Christchurch after Port Hills fires
Today's forecast of sunshine and wind for Christchurch has residents and firefighters staying watchful following the mop up of a large fire in the Port Hills overnight.
The latest blaze burned… Audio
Fiji marina fully booked as foreign yachts unable to sail to NZ take shelter
Foreign yacht owners in the path of the Pacific Cyclone Season are unable to seek shelter in New Zealand or Australia, with borders closed due to Covid-19.
Cyclone Yasa is already hovering in the… Audio
NIWA forecasting hot, dry weather to almost Christmas
We had wildfires over the weekend in the Coromandel and Christchurch and hot, dry weather could be on the cards for a little while yet. NIWA's principal scientist and forecaster Chris Brandolino is… Audio
'Green drought' looms with hot, dry week forecast
Fire and Emergency are preparing for what could be a busy week with hot and dry temperatures forecast.
Parts of Otago, Southland wake to falling snow in December
It's well and truly supposed to be summer by now - but Otago was heading towards a white Christmas this morning.
Parts of Central Otago, Southland and Queenstown woke to freezing temperatures and… Video, Audio
Temperatures drop to freezing levels in Otago, Southland
Some residents in Otago and Southland woke to freezing temperatures and fresh snow with more falling this morning.
Snow in Southland two weeks before Christmas
To Murihiku/Southland now, where a dusting of snow has raised the wild prospect of a white Christmas.
Temperatures dropped across much of the south -- just in time for the weekend.
Metservice… Audio
Summer snow falls in Southland
It's snowing in Southland.
The unusual weather event comes as most of the country enters summer.
Judy McMillan is in Garston. Audio
Wellingtonians fed up with rain and wind
Wellingtonians share some disappointment about the summer so far. Audio
About 600 Napier properties flood damaged - report
Nearly 600 properties in Napier have been officially flood damaged, and there are fears more have gone unreported.
Nearly 600 Napier properties officially flood damaged
Nearly 600 properties in Napier have been officially flood damaged - but there are fears more haven't been reported.
Trees and slips blocked roads, lamp posts toppled over, debris fell from cliffs… Audio
Hottest day of week expected tomorrow but also more rain for some
The eastern regions of the country will be baking in the heat over the coming days, while the other side of the country will be wading through yet more rain.
Summer weather finally expected to hit
It's finally going to feel more like summer - MetService is forecasting a scorching week ahead.
The Hawke's Bay, Canterbury and Northland are in for the hottest days, with temperatures forecast to… Audio
Climate change: Beachfront homes warned insurance more unlikely
The government has declared a climate emergency and promised the public sector will go carbon-neutral by 2025.
But the threat of climate change is all too real for some owners of low-lying coastal… Audio
Otago moves to restricted fire season
Fire and Emergency has moved all of Otago to a restricted fire season as the region rapidly dries out with more hot weather forecast.
