Weather

A slip near Paekakariki, north of Wellington, caused widespread transport disruption this morning. Rocks, mud, water and other debris covered part of State Highway one, and the railway line --… Audio

Online storm chasers are bearing the brunt of anger from farmers in mid-Canterbury who say they are over-hyping weather conditions causing unnecessary stress on farming communities. David Clark talks… Audio

The tornado which tore through South Auckland homes in June is the costliest on record, for insurance companies.

So far customers have been paid a total of $24 million in home and content losses.

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Widespread parts of the North Island and parts of the South have been without power tonight as electricty demand touched an all-time high. Transpower asked lines companies to lessen the burden on the… Audio

The tornado that ripped through an Auckland suburb in June has come with a massive price tag.

Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge joins Lisa Owen with the details.

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A cold front has swept across New Zealand in the last 24 hours, leaving motorists stranded, closing schools and bringing a heavy dusting of snow to skifields.

Highways across the country have… Video, Audio

A polar blast has delivered snow fall for a number of places around the country. We speak to the Metservice about where it's still falling and the roads to be mindful of when you're travelling. Audio

A deep wintry low that has gripped the central part of Aotearoa is moving away - but only slowly, leaving snow and wind warnings hanging over parts of the North Island today. It's affecting transport… Audio

Wild weather in the South Island is bringing joy for skiers.

The dumping of snow forced Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski field to close yesterday, but bookings are pouring in for the chance to get close to… Audio

The deep low moving across the country is making its freezing presence felt in central and lower North Island.

Ruapehu District Mayor Don Cameron spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio

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

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

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

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