Weather
Lake Ōhau fire now within containment lines
It could take the rest of the week to fully contain a massive fire at Lake Ōhau in the Mackenzie Basin, Fire and Emergency says.
Worst of Southland flooding over: Civil Defence
Civil Defence says the worst of the flooding in Southland is over.
Storm Alex brings severe flooding to France, Italy
At least one person has died and at least 19 are missing after a powerful storm hit southern France and north-western Italy.
Yachts in Fiji preparing for an expected four cyclones this season
The head of Fiji's Port Denarau Marina says they are now full with more than 40 foreign yachts, all seeking to batten down their hatches ahead of the cyclone season.
The yachts would normally head… Audio
Snow's melted, but challenges remain for some
A sense of normality has started to return to the lower South Island after a polar blast turned spring into a winter wonderland. While the snow is melting, for some there are still challenges ahead… Audio
South Island gets relief from snowy blast from tonight
The South Island will have to deal with freezing temperatures until tonight, when north westerly winds are expected to bring warmer weather.
Farmers in Otago and Southland say this week's heavy snow… Audio
Frosty start for South Island but '30-degree turnarounds' forecast
The spell of wintery weather looks to be lingering over most of the South Island today but temperatures are expected to rise dramatically later this week. Audio
Southland snow: Meteorologist on Tuesday's dumping
Roads closed, power out, and animals freezing.
Some farmers in the South Island are describing the dumping on snow in spring as the worst they've seen in a decade.
How do the weather scientists rate… Audio
New wild fires rip through California
New wildfires are ripping through California forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes.
Dry and windy weather conditions have sparked an unprecedented spread in Napa County where entire… Audio
Far south farmers digging through snow
Rain, snow and powerful winds continued to cause problems for some farmers in the far south overnight.
John Gardyne farms at Waikaka, north of Gore, Southland and Nigel Woodhead is a sheep and beef… Audio
Frosty snowy weather continues for South Island
Heavy snowfall and wintry conditions grounded flights and caused widespread road closures yesterday and we haven't seen the last of the icy conditions just yet. Joining Indira to discuss what's in… Audio
Weather: Heavy snow batters lower South Island
Heavy snow has battered the lower South Island causing dismay for farmers and delight for school children.
For the second day of the school holidays, many woke to a winter wonderland, icy roads and a… Video, Audio
Snow storm hits Southland during calving and lambing season
Snow storm hits Southland during lambing and calving season. The Panel speaks to Bernadette Hunt, Federated Farmers Southland vice president. Audio
Photos: Wild weather lashes the country with snow and strong winds
RNZ reporters and readers were braving the chilly conditions to send us these pictures from various regions.
Waka Kotahi monitoring winds on Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi - says it's monitoring Auckland wind speeds minute-by-minute, to ensure it is still safe for traffic to use the damaged Harbour Bridge. Strong gusts saw it closed to… Audio
South Otago experiences worst snowfall in years
Snow continues to fall in South Otago.
RNZ's Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Māni Dunlop from Milton. Audio
Clutha hit hard by spring snow dump
Widespread snowfalls continue to impact parts of the South Island, while wind warnings are in place for parts of the lower east coast of the North Island.
Seven Highways remain shut and warnings are… Audio
Southern farmers brace for losses due to snow
Southern farmers were bracing themselves for losses overnight as heavy snow continued to fall.
Late yesterday snow started to fall around parts of coastal Otago this evening, with reports of blizzard… Audio
Farmer wakes to snow at sea level
Simon Davies, the president for Federated Farmers Otago region, is waking up to a farmer's nightmare - a winter wonderland during spring lambing season.
His farm is based on the coast at Toko Mouth.
…Farmers wake up to snowmageddon
Southern farmers are waking up to disastrous scenes this morning, as snow continues to fall amid the freezing weather.
Snow continued falling to sea level overnight in Fiordland, Southland and… Audio
