Weather
Flooding on highways north of Wellington eases
Flooding on the highways north of Wellington after heavy rain has eased.
Guatemalan mudslides increase storm Eta's death toll
The death toll from torrential downpours unleashed by storm Eta has leapt as Guatemalan soldiers reached a mountain village where around 100 people were killed by a landslide.
Late spring snow predicted for South Island mountain ranges
It may be November, but snow is expected to fall on the South Island's main mountain passes tonight.
Dozens feared dead as Eta causes devastation in Central America
The remnants of Hurricane Eta have delivered torrential rains and catastrophic flooding to Central America with dozens feared buried in their homes by mudslides.
Wild weather topples trees, powerlines in Auckland
Strong winds have toppled a tree onto a house in East Auckland, as the region is battered by stormy weather.
Guy Fawkes rain a relief for firefighters
It is Guy Fawkes, and also the last day the public can buy fireworks for another year.
However, animal welfare groups and others continue to call for a ban on backyard pyrotechnics - even as free… Audio
Warning to avoid Auckland Harbour Bridge due to high winds
Drivers of some types of vehicles may not be able to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow, because of strong winds.
La Niña conditions plus climate change brings warm summer
It's looking like the South Island will be the place to be this summer with many sticky hot days expected in the north. Niwa recently released its seasonal climate outlook for November to January… Audio
Heavy rain forecast around country with some warnings
Heavy rain is expected for the west of the South Island and lower North Island today and people are asked to stay up to date with the forecast.
What La Niña means for New Zealand this summer
La Niña has arrived for New Zealand - the next three months are likely to be warmer than average, marine heatwaves may develop and the tropical cyclone risk is higher.
Kaikohe mayor enthuses over water boost - 'It's massive for us'
Kaikohe locals are wearily welcoming news that the town is to get a new water reservoir.
Heavy rain forecast for South Island regions may make driving hazardous
Wet and wild weather is forecast for much of the South Island today, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast for several regions.
Fog delays Wellington flights
At least five flights out of Wellington have been delayed this morning due to thick fog blanketing most of the city.
Labour weekend weather: Scorching highs, then heavy rain
Parts of the South Island's east coast could be in for record warm weather this weekend.
MetService delivers its forecast for the Labour Day weekend
Many people are expected to head away for the weekend and Labour Day Monday, with police warning drivers to be patient on the congested roads.
But what will the weather have in store for us?
Māni… Audio
Farmers on brink of drought, with driest soil in South Island
South Canterbury and North Otago farmers are on the precipice of a drought and NIWA's latest hotspot report shows they have the driest soils in the South Island.
In turn, farmers are having to make… Audio
Hawke's Bay councils work together to face coastal erosion
Hawke's Bay councils say they've got to stop the squabbling over funding to fix coastal erosion.
They're planning to bring in a QC or retired judge to figure out how they can get the money to stop… Audio
Dry spring drives fears of another serious drought
Parts of the country grappling with a dry spring fear a lack of rain will lead to another serious drought this year.
A one-in-a-hundred-year drought hit regions like Northland and Hawke's Bay… Audio
Drought worries rise as weather warms
As the weather warms up, what is the outlook for parts of the country hit by drought last summer? Audio
Water woes cause early worries in Wairarapa
Just days after Wairarapa suffered flash flooding, local councils have cut back on water supplies.
