Weather
Wild weather continues to cause problems on the roads
The weekend of wild weather has continued, with warnings for strong winds and snow in place for parts of the country.
Neil Walker is from the transport agency Waka Kotahi.
He speaks to Corin Dann. Audio
Cold weather expected to bring snow to parts of South Is
Severe weather battered much of the country over the weekend, with warnings and watches issued in every region of the nation. Severe wind gusts almost closed lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge… Audio
Heavy snow, and falls to sea level expected for some parts of the South
Snow to low levels could be on its way for many parts of the South Island overnight and through until Tuesday, with MetService issuing warnings for travellers and farmers.
Auckland Harbour Bridge almost closed as winds batter NZ
Severe wind gusts almost closed lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning, while Hutt City council workers have been out clearing roads of debris and flooding after heavy rain and severe…
Weather: NZTA Roads and Auckland Harbour Bridge update
The weather is expected to get worse across New Zealand this morning in this one-in-every-five years sort of storm. Along with the weather itself come all the other sorts of safety considerations… Audio
'Weather bomb' update with Philip Duncan
A significant severe weather event is expected to affect much of the country over the weekend. WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan delivers the latest. Audio
Weather watch: spring making way for wintry blast
MetService has issued a raft of warnings as a significant weather event closes in on the country.
Antarctic storm may deliver widespread high winds, snow and power cuts
Heavy rain, severe gales and snow are forecast to hit the country this weekend, with warnings of power cuts just as the school holidays kick off. Audio
Gales, heavy rain forecast for weekend
There are strong gales and heavy rain forecast for many parts of the country as the weekend approaches. Audio
Severe weather to hit this weekend
Severe gales and heavy rain will affect much of the country this weekend and there could be a fresh dusting of snow for some of the ski fields in the North and South Islands.
MetService is describing… Audio
From the frying pan to the freezer for spring in Otago
So far the Otago spring has been a season of fire and ice - strong winds and frosts have dried out grasses, creating high-risk fire conditions.
Truck crashes leave Auckland Harbour Bridge hobbled
Auckland Harbour Bridge suffered serious damage on Friday when wind gusts of over 120km/h caused two trucks to crash. NZTA Senior Journey Manager Neil Walker is with us for an update. Audio
Death toll rises in US as wildfires continue in West Coast states
At least 31 people have been killed by wildfires that are sweeping through US West Coast states, officials say.
Long Range Weather Forecast for 11 September 2020
Long Range Weather Forecast for 11 September 2020. Audio
Weather: 2020 NZ's warmest winter, what next for summer?
New Zealand has had its hottest winter on record according to to official NIWA data.
So what does that mean for springtime or even summer?
NIWA forecaster Chris Brandolino talks to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Lake Pukaki fire: Snow and rain help efforts to fight blaze
Snow and rain have helped, but it could take months to fully extinguish a scrub fire in the Mackenzie District.
Property owners who were evacuated were able to return home yesterday. The blaze near… Audio
Weather: Daffodils wilt, lambs shiver in Canterbury cold snap
Spring started today with a cold snap to jolt parts of the South Island out of unseasonably warm temperatures.
Heavy snow fell on inland and coastal Canterbury, with a dusting for Ashburton and… Audio
EQC not equipped for future quake repair oversight - CEO
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) chief executive says the agency doesn't have the capability to lead any future repair programme. Video, Audio
Spring arrives, along with snow and cold temperatures
Tuesday is the first day of spring but wintry temperatures are on their way.
A southerly change will drag cold air up through the country and there will even be some snow in the South Island… Audio
Firefighters still battling major Mackenzie scrub blaze
Firefighters are continuing to battle a large scrub fire in the South Island's Mackenzie District.
The fire is believed to have started around half past eleven yesterday morning near Lake Pukaki.
… Video, Audio
