Weather
Wild weather lashes Wellington's south coast
Wild weather has been lashing Wellington's south coast , with gusts of up to 100-kilometres an hour, and six-metre swells are expected.
The worst weather coincided with the high tide in the early… Audio
Wild weather hurtles towards Wellington
Wellington's South Coast is bracing for southerly gales to coincide with six-metre swells as the rest of the country feels the chill of lowering snow. Audio
Owhiro Bay residents warned to be ready to evacuate
Residents along parts of Wellington's south coast are being told to prepare in case they need to evacuate their homes tonight.
Foul weather targets Wellington's south coast
The Wellington Council is telling residents on the city's south coast to make preparations in case they need to evacuate their homes tonight because of foul weather lashing the area. Audio
Ferries cancelled, new snow warnings as southerly sweeps in
Some Cook Strait ferry crossings are cancelled as large waves are forecast in Cook Strait, while severe gales or snow are expected in parts of the North Island.
Wellington's south coast residents concerned by wild weather
Wellington's South Coast is taking a battering as a strong southerly sweeps up the country.
The Antarctic blast is packing some nasty weather, with winds rising to a severe gale and gusting 120… Audio
Beachfront residents left in the dark over erosion plan
Wainui residents say they feel left in the dark over Gisborne District Council's management of erosion at the beachside settlement.
Chilly winter temperatures start to bite
Snow is on the way for alpine passes in the South Island and parts of the central North Island.
Groundwater survey - some rare good news
A GNS groundwater study suggests South Dunedin is not as prone as feared to flooding exacerbated by tidal movements and sea- level rise. Audio
Tornadoes hit Auckland area: 'Devastation was left behind'
A Dairy Flat resident says a tornado last night sounded like a plane crashing into her house, while another this morning hit industrial buildings in East Tamaki.
Mangawhai tornado: witness sees birds, roofs pulled into vortex
A witness says he saw birds and roofs being pulled into the vortex of the tornado at Mangawhai on Friday afternoon.
Sam Garratt, who lives in nearby Wellsford, said he was packing up at work when he… Video, Audio
Weather: Tornado touches down in Mangawhai
On Friday afternoon a tornado has ripped through the small coastal town of Mangawhai, about an hour and a half north of Auckland. Local Pamela Gervai describes the wild weather to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Long Range Weather Forecast for 26 June 2020
Long Range Weather Forecast for 26 June 2020. Audio
Roads reopen after downpours in upper North Island
Roads have reopened in the Thames-Coromandel district after heavy rain overnight caused slips, debris and surface flooding.
Wild weather causes death and damage in the north island
A man has died after being swept into a river near Ohakune and two cars were stuck in water in Auckland after the heavy rain overnight.
The heavy rain has also hit the Thames-Coromandel District… Audio
Upper North Island set for heavy rain, wind, thunderstorms
Heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected for the upper North Island from tonight until Friday, with MetService issuing warnings for Coromandel, western Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
Auckland's drought puts 14,000 jobs at risk
It's been forecast that up to 14,000 jobs could be affected if more severe water restrictions are introduced in drought-stricken Auckland. Audio
Fog disrupts flights in Wellington, Christchurch
Fog is delaying air travel in and out of Christchurch and Wellington and has prompted warnings for motorists in the capital.
Hawke's Bay not in the clear after drought despite 'brilliant' rain
Rainfall in drought-hit Hawke's Bay was good news for farmers across the region but the impact of the long dry spell will be with them for the season. Audio
Hawke's Bay meteorological drought over, but problems remain
In meteorological terms, the drought in Hawke's Bay is over, after a solid amount of much-needed rain over the past week.
Farmers in the region are still in a perilous position, with many desperately… Audio
