Weather
Limited rain expected as tropical cyclone moves north
A tropical cyclone will help bring much needed rain to Northland tomorrow, but not enough to relieve drought conditions there.
Hawke's Bay farmers urge govt to declare drought
Hawke's Bay farmers and leaders are urging the government to declare a drought, as parts of the region experience the driest period on record.
Central Hawke's Bay and Hastings are the worst hit, with… Audio
Water pressure: Regional council prepares for worst-case drought
In times of drought, the regional council could restrict the right to take water from aquifers and rivers across the Bay of Plenty region.
More snow on South Island glaciers despite Aussie ash
Scientists say more snow fell on South Island glaciers this year, but warn it's likely to be a temporary break on the climate change front.
'We have no agency, no comeback, no mana' - distressed residents
No one, including Whakatāne District Council staff, know what options there might be for Awatarariki residents who have not opted into the council's managed retreat.
Drought-hit Northland farmers ask for financial support
Some farmers in Northland are starting to come forward for financial assistance as a drought in the region continues.
Nineteen dead after Nashville tornado
Tennessee, which is voting in Super Tuesday, has been hit by a tornado.
Nineteen people have been killed in Nashville.
The director of Nashville's office of fire and emergency management, William… Audio
Where every drop of water counts
Aucklanders can still turn on their taps during the drought but outside of the city supply, the north is counting every drop of water. Audio
Where every drop of water counts
Aucklanders can still turn on their taps during the drought but outside of the city supply, the north is counting every drop of water.
AudioHackers could shut down satellites and turn them into weapons
Satellites have the potential to revolutionise many aspects of life, but they could also be shut down by hackers and used as weapons. Cyber conflict commentator Dr. William Akoto says all it takes is… Audio
Study shows dairy milk 'associated with breast cancer risk'
A new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health has associated consumption of dairy milk with a greater risk of breast cancer in women. New Zealand Professor Gary Fraser was the… Audio
Water: Are Aucklanders turning off the tap as drought looms?
Aucklanders are tightening their water belts following calls from Watercare to start conserving.
On Wednesday last week the city used more than 560 million litres of water, breaking all previous… Video, Audio
Aucklanders asked to cut water use
As the big dry continues around the North Island ... the demand for water in Auckland is causing increasing concern. Audio
Auckland water use records broken three times in a week
Watercare is asking Aucklanders to rein in their water use as consumption levels skyrocket.
The future of water in the city that soaks it up
Aucklanders are breaking records for water usage - at the same time as the city breaks records for days without rain. How secure is the city's future water supply if these droughts continue? Audio
The future of water in the city that soaks it up
Aucklanders are breaking records for water usage - at the same time as the city breaks records for days without rain. How secure is the city's future water supply if these droughts continue?
AudioDisease modeller says Covid-19 risk to NZ is very low
Sara Del Valle is an applied mathematician and disease modeller. She and other disease modellers have gazed into their computers to see the future of Covid-19 and the news, in her opinion, is not bad… Audio
Rain on the way, but not the way it's needed
Forecast rain over the next 48 hours is unlikely to break the drought in Northland but could cause further headaches for Westland.
Weather: Auckland humidity 'feels so gross'
Sticky, clammy conditions have been making things difficult for many Aucklanders, who say they're sick of feeling sweaty every time they leave the house.
The city has been experiencing high humidity… Video, Audio
Weather: Too much rain in south, too little in north
Forecast rain over the next 48 hours is unlikely to break the drought in Northland but could cause further headaches for Westland.
A heavy rain warning is in place for the West Coast south of Otira… Video, Audio
