Weather
Weather: Tornado touches down in Mangawhai
On Friday afternoon a tornado has ripped through the small coastal town of Mangawhai, about an hour and a half north of Auckland. Local Pamela Gervai describes the wild weather to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Long Range Weather Forecast for 26 June 2020
Long Range Weather Forecast for 26 June 2020. Audio
Roads reopen after downpours in upper North Island
Roads have reopened in the Thames-Coromandel district after heavy rain overnight caused slips, debris and surface flooding.
Wild weather causes death and damage in the north island
A man has died after being swept into a river near Ohakune and two cars were stuck in water in Auckland after the heavy rain overnight.
The heavy rain has also hit the Thames-Coromandel District… Audio
Upper North Island set for heavy rain, wind, thunderstorms
Heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected for the upper North Island from tonight until Friday, with MetService issuing warnings for Coromandel, western Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
Auckland's drought puts 14,000 jobs at risk
It's been forecast that up to 14,000 jobs could be affected if more severe water restrictions are introduced in drought-stricken Auckland. Audio
Fog disrupts flights in Wellington, Christchurch
Fog is delaying air travel in and out of Christchurch and Wellington and has prompted warnings for motorists in the capital.
Hawke's Bay not in the clear after drought despite 'brilliant' rain
Rainfall in drought-hit Hawke's Bay was good news for farmers across the region but the impact of the long dry spell will be with them for the season. Audio
Hawke's Bay meteorological drought over, but problems remain
In meteorological terms, the drought in Hawke's Bay is over, after a solid amount of much-needed rain over the past week.
Farmers in the region are still in a perilous position, with many desperately… Audio
Warning to motorists after icy roads troubles motorists
The Transport Agency has issued warnings for ice on the highways in the lower South Island.
Transport Agency drops Arthur's Pass snow closure plan
The Transport Agency has done a U-turn on its plan to close the South Island's Arthur's Pass to drivers until snow and ice is cleared.
On the farm: What's been happening in rural New Zealand this week
Drought hit Hawke's Bay has had rain and in the South Island, Tekapo farmers have been working in temperatures that have barely hit five degrees. Audio
On the farm: What's been happening in rural New Zealand this week
Drought hit Hawke's Bay has had rain and in the South Island, Tekapo farmers have been working in temperatures that have barely hit five degrees.
AudioDownpours bring down slips on Wellington roads
Heavy rain has brought down slips on Wellington roads and led to surface flooding.
Beyond reasonable drought: New Zealand's climate future
Auckland's dams are half-empty and huge swathes of the country are reeling from one of the deepest droughts yet. Climate scientists say: get used to it.
Long Range Weather Forecast for 17 June 2020
Long Range Weather Forecast for 17 June 2020. Audio
Swing to mild weather after weekend cold snap
While many parts of the country shivered through blisteringly cold weather at the weekend - things are looking decidedly balmier today.
NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll spoke to Te Aniwa Hurihanganui. Audio
Why Lumsden is hot right now - a local's love for his town
Lumsden has been a recurring early morning warm spot in RNZ's daily weather watch. Lumsden Hotel owner Tim Hanna says the tiny Southland town's climate is special. Audio
Huge waves set to get even bigger in Southern Ocean
Climate change could cause monster waves to get bigger - and happen more frequently. Audio
What's so special about the weather in Lumsden?
Lumsden has been a regular early morning national hot spot in our weather reports.
Each morning RNZ lists the warmest and coldest places in New Zealand and in Lumsden the mercury is often hitting 12… Audio
