Weather
Otago and lower South Island feeling the crispy chill
Late autumn chills have set in for Otago and the lower South Island, with a further bite on the way.
9m swells approaching West Coast
Weather forecasters are warning the public to take special care on or near beaches in western parts of the country over the long weekend. Audio
Rough swells expected over holiday weekend
Weather forecasters are warning the public to take special care on or near beaches in western parts of the country over the long weekend.
A deep low in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica is expected… Audio
Heavy rain warning, possible slips for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
The upper North Island is in for a wild and wet night as a large weather system moves across the region.
Northwest Passage: 'Just tell me I'm not going to die'
Yachting journalist Rebecca Hayter's book Wild Seas to Greenland details her attempt on the treacherous Northwest Passage with former ocean racing skipper Ross Field. She joins the show to discuss the… Audio
Waterspouts spotted near Napier
Waterspouts were spotted tearing through the waves near Napier, as large thunderstorms descended on Wednesday afternoon.
They're certainly impressive to look at, but what is a waterspout?
NIWA's… Audio
Farmers want more support as dry conditions bite
Parts of New Zealand's east coast are so dry, farmers say they'll run out of feed before the winter.
NIWA's drought index shows Hawke's Bay, Marlborough and Banks Peninsula are very or extremely dry… Audio
Tropical cyclone Seroja wreaks havoc along West Australia coast
The category three storm made landfall near the town of Kalbarri on Sunday night, with gusts of up to 170km/h reported, leaving a trail of damage.
Balmy weekend for some amid warm autumn
It was an unseasonably balmy weekend for some parts of the country.
April temperature records were broken in Whitianga yesterday when it reached 27.8 degrees celsius.
And Gisborne (29.1C), Wairoa… Audio
Dozens dead after Timor-Leste flooding
Heavy rains in Timor-Leste over the weekend have left at least 42 people dead, over 10,000 homeless and countless missing.
The country's deputy prime minister said it was the worst flooding the… Audio
More warm temperatures expected this week - NIWA
This year's Easter weekend was particularly warm for some parts of New Zealand with Timaru smashing its temperature record for the month of April. Audio
Death toll mounts after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia
At least 71 people have died after flash flooding and landslides hit Indonesia and Timor Leste on Sunday.
Gusty severe weather and high fire danger prompt warnings
Fire fighters spent last night battling two small vegetation fires in high winds, and much of the South Island and parts of the lower North Island are being warned to prepare for severe weather today.
Forbury Park sale: chance to think about flood protection
Any redevelopment of Forbury Park would offer a "huge opportunity" to strengthen South Dunedin's overall defences against flooding, scientists say.
Deaths and destruction as tornadoes sweep across Alabama
Several powerful tornadoes have torn through northern Alabama, killing at least five people, injuring dozens of others and destroying entire neighbourhoods.
Flooding crisis in New South Wales starts to ease
Australians hit by devastating floodwaters began returning to their homes today, though fresh evacuation orders were issued in some areas where water levels were still rising.
Rain finally stops falling in flood-stricken NSW
After seven days and six nights of biblical downpours, the rain has stopped falling in flood stricken New South Wales.
With thousands of displaced residents, blocked roads and large parts of the… Audio
Expert Feature: Clouds
This week for our expert segment we're talking about the white fluffy stuff in the sky! Former Metservice Severe Weather Meteorologist Erick Brenstrum is joined Jesse to answer all your questions… Audio
Further rain forecast for flooded New South Wales
Over two thousand people have been evacuated in New South Wales as record breaking floods wreak havoc across the Australian state.
Today's forecast for heavy rain has many more residents standing by… Audio
Major flooding hits New South Wales
Major flooding across New South Wales and Queensland have forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
The torrential and unrelenting rain across the two states has lead to road closures… Audio
