Weather
Polar storm leaves capital cleaning up but largely unscathed
A state of emergency in Wellington's Breaker Bay was lifted this afternoon and residents and contractors began the clean-up after 6m-high waves thrashed the city's southern coastline.
As it happened: Large swells damaged house as cold blast moved up north
Residents of Wellington's Breaker Bay will be allowed to return home, but the coastline road will remain closed as workers clear up the debris from massive waves.
Breaker Bay residents evacuated in advance of massive swells
People living along Wellington's Breaker Bay were evacuated last night in anticipation of huge swells.
Waves as large as eight metres have pummeled the South Coast and aren't expected to die down… Audio
Otago distiller hoping snow will improve his whisky's flavour
A Central Otago distiller is hoping the "white stuff " blanketing the region will boost the quality and flavour of his whisky.
The polar blast has caused temperatures to drop below freezing at… Audio
Cold snap set to continue today - MetService
Snow down south and heavy swells, winds, hail and snow flurries in Wellington.
While Gisborne also got heavy swells along the coast and some snow on the hills around the city.
It's been wild weather… Audio
Wellington weather: South coast residents wake up after nervous night
Heavy sea swells of up to eight metres had been forecast for Wellington's south coast, causing a local state of emergency to be declared for the city's Southern and Eastern wards.
People from about… Audio
Wellington weather: What's happened at Breaker Bay
Residents of Wellington's Breaker Bay are breathing a sigh of relief after large waves forecast for the city's south coast last night weren't as severe as predicted.
Heavy sea swells of up to eight… Audio
Wellington weather: Breaker Bay update
Residents of Wellington's Breaker Bay are breathing a sigh of relief after large waves forecast for the city's south coast last night weren't as severe as predicted.
The polar blast that swept up the… Audio
State of emergency declared, homes evacuated on Wellington's south coast
Hundreds of people living along Wellington's south coast are waiting to see if massive waves hitting the area last night caused any damage. Audio
Swells expected to remain around 4m in Wellington
From the Chathams to Wellington where the weather was to have the worst impact overnight with the biggest swells expected to hit around 3am.. Our reporter Harry Lock is out and about in Wellington and… Audio
WREMO update for Wellington region, south coast
Wellington faced the brunt of the wild weather yesterday with a state of emergency declared for the south coast, and homes in Breaker Bay ordered to evacuate. Wellington Region Emergency Management… Audio
Overnight weather, large swells still batter Wellington coast
Powerful waves, strong winds, and snow have hit much of the country, as a blast of Antarctic air rolls over Aotearoa. A large swell warning is still in place for Wellington's south coast, as residents… Audio
Evacuation ordered for parts of Wellington's South Coast
Wellington's south coast is on high alert tonight with the mayor Andy Foster ordering an emergency evacuation for the seaside suburb of Breaker Bay that's expected to take the brunt of a southerly… Audio
Recap: Breaker Bay houses could be hit by up to 1.5m of water
The threat of heavy snow and severe gales has now passed, but locals in Breaker Bay, Wellington are still on alert as heavy swells threaten their homes. Look back at how the weather played out across…
Another check on Wellington's South Coast
Radio Content director at R N Z - and South Coast dweller - though not at Breaker Bay - Caitlin Cherry - is on the line from somewhere near the shoreline. Audio
Live to Breaker Bay
We go live to Breaker Bay to chat to residents that have chosen to stay put despite the evacuation order. Audio
Weather: Polar blast tough for travel but kids enjoy the snow
A polar blast has brought wild weather to much of the country today. Snowfall from the bottom of Te Waipounamu to central parts of Te Ika-a-Māui has caused massive disruption.
Our reporter Timothy… Video, Audio
Weather: State of emergency on Wellington south coast
Wellington's mayor has declared a state of emergency for the south coast as big swells and a storm are expected to hit on Tuesday night.
Charlotte Cook is at Breaker Bay with the details.
Video, Audio
Stormy Weather on Wellington's South Coast
Heavy swells, hailstorms and snow. RNZ's Caitlin Cherry heads out to Wellington's South Coast for an update on today's wild weather. Audio
Met Service says it could get colder
The wild weather that's hitting right across the motu is expected to begin settling down in the next 48 hours. But as MetService meteorologist, April Clark, told Michael Cropp, it could get even… Audio
