Weather
Weather: North Canterbury farmer on impact
Severe conditions have affected the country overnight as heavy rain, strong winds and snow swept through.
Henry Pinckney is a sheep and beef farmer based off the Inland Road, south of Kaikoura.
He… Audio
Wild weather: Roading update
A heavy snow warning is in place and severe gales are forecast as a deep low moves across central regions.
MetService told RNZ overnight snowfall has eased in most parts of the South Island but some… Audio
Weather: Motorists stranded in Arthur's Pass
Severe weather has affected the country overnight as heavy rain, strong winds and snow swept through.
Arthur's Pass may have borne the heaviest weight of the front, with locals trapped inside… Audio
Weather: Hanmer Springs impact
Heavy snow has blanketed parts of inland Canterbury, in particular the major passes.
Susie Ferguson spoke to Hanmer Springs Attractions assistant operations manager Aaron Cormack. Audio
Weather: State Highways affected by South Island snow
A heavy snow warning has been in place for Canterbury, Marlborough, Wellington north to Manawatu, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Whanganui and Taihape overnight.
A rapidly deepening low moved across central… Audio
Roads closed, warnings in place as snow blankets South Island
A heavy snow warning is in place for many parts of both islands.
Plea for homeowners to clear drains ahead of bad weather
Wellingtonians are being asked to clear any blocked drains, ahead of forecast heavy rain and winds.
Fireman killed as wildfires spread across Greece
Two people have been killed and six areas put on high alert as uncontrolled wildfires spread across Greece.
'Devastating' research: Fears emperor penguins face extinction as ice habitat warms
If Antarctic sea ice continues to decline at current rates emperor penguins will become extinct, a new report predicts.
Wholesale electricity prices remain high despite above average hydro lake levels
Heavy rain across the country has pushed hydro lakes levels to above average following a dry period but wholesale electricity prices still remain elevated.
Franz Josef floodwall cash signed off
The government and the West Coast Regional Council have finally signed off on funding for floodwall upgrades at Franz Josef Glacier.
NZ experiences warmest start to winter since records began
New Zealand has just experienced the warmest start to winter since records began 112 years ago.
It's on track to stay that way, with August bringing an official end to the season.
Over June and July… Audio
June and July break temperature records
A new record for warm winter temperatures has been set for the two-month period covering June and July.
Marlborough flooding: Queen Charlotte Track could be closed for months
The Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds remains closed after heavy rain caused slips, windfalls and washed away a bridge, leaving some sections impassable.
A Department of Conservation… Audio
July weather extremes: Floods, high temperatures and dry spells
Last month was the sixth-equal warmest July on record, with most of the country having above average temperatures, but large areas of exceptional rainfall. Audio
NIWA climate summary finds July was wet, dry, warm
New Zealand's weather was wet, dry and warm throughout July, according to NIWA.
Its latest monthly climate summary for the month of July is out and it's not good news.
Meteorologist Chris Brandolino… Audio
Queen Charlotte Drive still a mess after Marlborough floods
More than two weeks after heavy rain caused devastation in the Marlborough Sounds, some residents remain without road access.
Samantha Gee joined a convoy with Marlborough District Council staff… Video, Audio
Power lines down, disruption for commuters as strong wind batters Auckland
High-voltage power lines were brought down, trees toppled and train services disrupted, while fire crews were called out to at least 75 weather-related incidents.
Wild weather brought down high voltage cables in Auckland
Wild weather brought down high voltage cables and trees in Auckland, with gusts of up to 110 kilometres an hour. Firefighters were called to nearly 100 incidents from about 3 o'clock this morning… Audio
Auckland wind: MetService meteorologist on forecast
Auckland has been battered by strong winds, and they're not forecast to stop any time soon.
MetService meteorologist Tui McInnes spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
