Weather
High winds force Darfield High to close
Wind in Canterbury is affecting travel, work, and now study with Darfield High among many mid-Canterbury schools closing for the day.
Its principal Andy England spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Canterbury man's power out due to wind
Strong gales have brought down trees and powerlines in the central South Island and lower North Island overnight and 10 wildfires are burning in North Canterbury.
Greg Wilkinson is from Peel Forest… Audio
Extreme wind fans wildfires in Canterbury
The South Island Fire Service is currently responding to six fires caused by extreme wind in Canterbury.
The strong gales have also brought down trees and powerlines in the central South Island and… Audio
Canterbury winds cause trouble for Cust man
Strong gales have brought down trees and powerlines in the central South Island and lower North Island overnight and ten wildfires are burning in North Canterbury.
Tim Homes lives in Cust in rural… Audio
Strong winds cause havoc in the South Island
Strong gales have brought down trees and powerlines in the central South Island and lower North Island overnight making driving dangerous.
Reporter Hamish Cardwell spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Strong winds cause havoc in the South Island
Strong gales have brought down trees and powerlines in the central South Island and lower North Island overnight making driving dangerous.
Reporter Hamish Cardwell spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Severe gales and rain to hit South, lower North Island
Severe northwest gales and heavy rains are expected today and tomorrow, with gusts up to 140km/h and 160mm rain predicted for Canterbury.
Cold blast hits South Island, bringing snow and strong winds
The South Island has been hit by a cold blast - bringing snow to parts of the lower South Island and Canterbury.
Residents warn off lockdown flouters out viewing flood-damaged homes
'Sightseers' flouting lockdown rules have been visiting west Auckland to have a peek at nearly 80 homes significantly damaged by flooding last week.
More rain as west Auckland flood clean-up, repairs ongoing
As the rain fell again today, it was no consolation for some West Auckland business owners still cleaning up after last week's devastating floods.
Some Kumeu businesses had no insurance. Others… Video, Audio
Spring brings winds and temperature swings, with snow down south
Three bouts of bad weather are expected to bring strong winds to much of the country, with temperatures fluctuating wildly from day to day - and the season is the reason.
More bad weather on the way
More bad weather is on the way.
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research says the coming days will see not one but three waves of rotten weather.
Principal scientist Chris Brandolino… Audio
Hurricane Ida's death count rises while 600,000 still lack power
Hurricane Ida's death toll has risen to over 60, while many in the US Northeast hold out hope for people missing in the floodwaters.
Aotearoa has its warmest winter on record, with warm spring forecast
The country has just had its warmest winter on record - beating the record set just last year.
Surveying storm damage, Biden vows to help Louisiana recover
US President Joe Biden promised federal aid to storm-ravaged Louisiana and urged national unity for the long recovery still to come after Ida devastated parts of the US.
Fate of flood-hit Bethells Beach houses to be decided within days
Hundreds of properties have been damaged by massive flooding in West Auckland earlier this week.
Dozens of residents stranded at Bethell's Beach
John Paice from Bethells Beach Cottages joins us for an update on the situation after storms hit the Auckland region. Audio
Dozens die as Ida's record rain floods New York-area homes, subways
Flash flooding has killed at least 44 people in four Northeastern states as remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed torrential rains, officials said.
Tropical Storm Ida causes New York floods
Deadly flooding has paralysed the states of New York and New Jersey, as Tropical Storm Ida continues to steamroll across the United States.
A toddler is among at least 14 dead, as a state of… Audio
Flash flooding in New York and New Jersey kills nine
At least nine people have died after flash flooding and tornadoes hit the north-eastern US, local media report.
