Weather
Tess Brunton reports from Dunedin on the chilly weather
The snow has been settling in Dunedin's hillside suburbs since yesterday evening. Michael Cropp spoke to RNZ reporter Tess Brunton from the Ōtepoti suburb of Brockville. Audio
Polar Blast sweeps the country
It's tino makariri -- very cold and the icy weather blasting up from Antarctica is causing widespread disruption. Snow flurries have forced the closure of several schools and State Highways, now… Audio
Wellington prepares for possible coastal flooding
People living along Wellington's south coast are being urged to be packed and ready in case they need to evacuate their homes.
Heavy swells and strong winds are causing chaos across the region this… Audio
Polar blast: South Island roads closed due to snow, ice
Ice, snow and strong winds have closed roads across the country as a blast of Polar air rolls over Aotearoa.
More than eight routes are closed completely, chains are required in several areas in the… Audio
Ōwhiro Bay residents wait for high tide to hit
Owhiro Bay residents are preparing for the worst this morning as six metre high swells batter Wellington's south coast.
The worst waves are predicted to hit in about an hour - as high tide reaches… Audio
Polar blast: Wellington weather update
A polar blast is sweeping up the country.
Snow and ice has closed some roads in the South Island and the east coast is set to be smashed by huge swells from Wairarapa as far south as Foveaux Strait… Audio
Canada temperatures breaking records
Canada has recorded its highest-ever temperature as the country's west and the US Pacific north-west endure an unprecedented heat wave. A "heat dome" of high pressure parked over British Columbia… Audio
Weather set to cause havoc around NZ
The weather's set to cause havoc across the motu today, as a polar blast sweeps through the country. Snow and ice has already closed some roads in Te Waipounamu - the South Island and huge swells are… Audio
A cold day forecast for Aotearoa especially southern parts
He Makariri rawa i Aotearoa, it's very cold in New Zealand. Flights have been cancelled, ferries are halted and roads are closed. The MetService has forecast possible heavy snow and severe winds for… Audio
Wellington south coasters ready for potential evacuations
People living along the south coast of Wellington are encouraged to have a bag packed in case they need to evacuate their homes tomorrow.
Wellington's south coast ready to evacuate
Large swells are forecast for Wellington's south coast - from Tuesday morning until Wednesday evening - with waves expected as high as six metres. Audio
Polar blast sweeping across country
A polar blast is about to sweep across the country. You can also expect some heavy snow, rain or strong winds, depending on where you are. MetService meteorologist,
Meteorologist Peter Little, spoke… Audio
Bore trouble forces south Wairarapa residents to limit water use
Residents of south Wairarapa are being asked to limit their water use after heavy rain over the weekend resulted in a high level of cloudy water in the bores supplying Greytown and Featherston.
It is… Audio
Sightseers asked to keep out of tornado-hit area
Sightseers are being told to stay away from South Auckland's tornado-damaged areas this weekend by Civil Defence.
Grim outlook for many after Papatoetoe tornado as people wait for repairs
While the Prime Minister visited Papatoetoe this morning, the outlook for many recovering from last weekend's tornado remains grim.
Nearly 100 south Aucklanders remain in emergency housing and there… Video, Audio
Scale of repair work on tornado-hit properties sign of impressive community spirit - PM
The amount of repair work already underway shows the strong community spirit in tornado-hit Papatoetoe, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
PM says more help available for tornado-affected Aucklanders
The Prime Minister has been in Papatoetoe this morning, visiting people whose homes were struck by a tornado last weekend. A $200,000 mayoral relief fund has been set up to help displaced families… Audio
Clean-up continues for North Canterbury residents after flood
Gary Williams' home looks more like a building site than a home evacuated after Canterbury's Okuku River lapped at its doors during severe floods three weeks ago.
Prime Minister touring flood-hit Ashburton region
To Mid-Canterbury, where flood-hit farmers and regional leaders are making their case to the Prime Minister for more support and a second bridge, as she tours through the region. The flooding in late… Audio
Ashburton flooding: Farmers call for more financial support to ease pressure
Ashburton farmers say if the government cares about mental health, it needs to provide more money to help ease pressures of the flood recovery.
