Weather
Weather: High humidity has Aucklanders hot and bothered
If you're finding yourself clammy, sweaty and breathing heavily into your face mask when you're out and about at the moment, you're not alone. Audio
Energy efficient tips for keeping cool during humid weather
If you're finding yourself clammy, sweaty and breathing heavily into your face mask when you're out and about at the moment, you're not alone. Northern parts of New Zealand have already had more than… Audio
'Paddocks of crops washed away': dozens of farms affected
Heavy rain in Taranaki at the weekend has caused huge damage to farms, washing away baleage and bridges.
'We were really lucky': Schools escape major damage after rain floods grounds
Two Taranaki schools managed to escape rising floodwaters damaging classrooms after heavy rainfall over the long weekend. Audio
Taranaki primary school flooded in heavy rain
Rahotu Primary School in Western Taranaki resembled a river yesterday, as flooding took over the school grounds.
New Plymouth had the equivalent of a typical July's-worth of rainfall in just four… Audio
Summer weather away for a week
Summer seems to be on hold - forecasts for most city centres show rain for days this week, and beyond. So should we pack up the barbecue? NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Weather: More heavy rain in store for Buller
West Coast residents breathed a sigh of relief over the weekend, with earlier dire weather not causing the damage expected.
But heavy rain is predicted again for Buller and Westland from tomorrow.
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Taranaki high school flooding knee-deep
On Sunday New Plymouth saw the equivalent of a typical July's-worth of rainfall in just four hours.
A red rain warning was issued for Taranaki for part of the day and streets fast became rivers.
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Heavy rain warnings extended for parts of North Island
MetService has extended heavy rain warnings and watches for parts of the North Island to later this evening.
Bad weather closes North Island roads with more heavy rain forecast
A number of North Island roads are closed as a result of bad weather with MetService forecasting heavy rain for the top and east coast of the island.
Slips and surface flooding warnings for Taranaki
Heavy rain is expected to cause slips and flooding in Taranaki today, on the back of 24 hours of deluges.
Fears of flooding ease for Feilding residents
There is a reprieve for the Manawatū town of Feilding.
West Coast turns to recovery and repairs after heavy rains
The clean up begins today in parts of the West Coast, after hundreds of people were evacuated on Friday night over fears of flooding.
Evacuated West Coast residents able to return home
Civil Defence says the effects of heavy rainfall on the West Coast have not been as severe as feared. Audio
West Coast update with mayor Jamie Cleine
It's been another tough day for those on the West Coast as the red heavy rain warning remained in place. Last night Westport residents were urged to self-evacuate and today Civil Defence ordered a… Audio
Fifteen people evacuated after creek floods, cuts access
Fifteen people have been airlifted from a rural property in Buller, after a creek flooded and cut off access.
Westport told to evacuate as flooding spreads under heavy rain
Go now and stay away - Westport residents have been told to move out as torrential rain hammers the region.
Police and volunteers have been going door to door ordering people to leave flood-prone… Video, Audio
Many West Coast slips cleared, but work to continue over long weekend
NZTA says road crews have cleared many of the slips, but there are still slips and debris along State Highway 6 heading into Westport, around the Fox Hills, and elsewhere on the West Coast. Audio
Buller District mayor announces Westport evacuations as more heavy rainfall expected to hit
Civil Defence has ordered a partial compulsory evacuation of Westport after days of rain and more heavy falls expected tonight.
Westport evacuations - Buller's mayor outlines the situation
Evacuations have been ordered for low-lying parts of Westport.
The Buller District Council mayor Jamie Cleine talks to Māni Dunlop about the weather situation on the West Coast Audio
