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Cyclone Cody: Swells could continue tomorrow around North Island
Cyclone Cody is still causing some swells around New Zealand, with people urged to remain out of the water on central North Island's east coast beaches.
Southland council puts water restrictions in place
Water restrictions have been issued throughout Southland after a spate of warm weather.
Surf Update: Mount Maunganui
Jamie Troughton is the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service chair and joins Anna to chat about today's conditions and the closure of the beach last night due to 4 metre swells caused by the volcanic… Audio
Northland boat owners demand answers after vessels damaged at marina
Some Northland boat owners are furious there was no tsunami sirens or texts before large waves smashed into the Tūtūkākā Marina, sinking a number of boats on Saturday evening.
Why the Tonga eruption was so violent, and what to expect next
Analysis - The eruption is akin to a weapons-grade chemical explosion, and there could be several weeks or even years of major volcanic unrest to follow, writes professor Shane Cronin.
Major repair job needed after Tūtūkākā Marina hit by strong wave surges
Significant work will be required to fix the Tūtūkākā Marina, which was severely affected by strong surges after a massive eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga.
Tsunami wave activity felt throughout Pacific region
Reports are starting to trickle in from Tongan families who are re-connecting with loved ones in parts of Tonga, while Japan and NSW evacuate coastal residents.
Warning Cyclone Cody still brings risk of gales, swells along East Coast
Cyclone Cody is set to track far east of the East Cape tomorrow, and MetService is advising the risk of heavy rain has diminished.
Strong tidal surges in Far North and evacuations: 'Carnage and boats sunken'
Strong surges in the Far North that accumulated from remnants of a cyclone and Tonga's volcanic eruption prompted evacuations and caused boats to sink overnight.
New weather reports from Fiji
The pacific region is continuing to assess the impact of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha apai underwater volcano eruption. The Nationall Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi is reporting the eruption is… Audio
Cyclone Cody: MetService warns of east coast sea surges and rips
Coastal communities and people on holiday along the eastern coasts of the North Island should be on alert for high waves over the coming days.
'A wall of fire': 50degC heat makes for 'stupidest job'
Former Dunedin resident Mark Parry reckons he had the ''stupidest'' job in Australia on Thursday.
Cyclone Cody: Civil Defence warns East Coast communities
Campers and residents along the East Coast are being told to prepare as remnants of Cyclone Cody track towards the North Island. Audio
Clean-up underway in Fiji after Cyclone Cody
The clean-up is underway in Fiji after Cyclone Cody struck.
The cyclone caused damage to homes, road and other infrastructure.
Correspondent in Fiji, Mo-vono spoke to Sarah Robson. Audio
East Coast expected to bear the brunt of Cyclone Cody
Waves of up to eight metres are expected off the East Coast this weekend as Cyclone Cody tracks towards the country.
Forecasters are busy building a picture of just how bad the storm will be.
It's… Audio
Heavy rain and severe wind on the way, swimmers warned of strong rips
Cyclone Cody is anticipated to strike the North Island this weekend, bringing with it severe wind, rain and swells to the East Coast.
Canterbury holds on to 50-year record of highest temperature
New Zealand had the hottest national average temperature last year, but the single highest temperature recorded in the country remains unbeaten.
Argentina roasts in record-setting heat wave as temperatures soar above 40C
Argentina is facing a historic heat wave with temperatures above 40C, making the country for awhile the hottest place on the planet, straining power grids and forcing residents to seek sanctuary in…
Surf Update: Whangamata
Now it's time for our surf update! We're heading back to Whangamata where Brianna Norris is the Deputy Guard at Whangamata Surf Lifesaving Club. Audio
New Plymouth takes sunshine title for 2021
The title for the sunniest place in New Zealand is usually won by Whakatane or Nelson, but New Plymouth has taken the top spot for 2021.
The Taranaki town outshone Hawke's Bay by about 30 hours to… Audio