Weather
People trapped in their homes due to burst water-main
Some Queenstown residents were stuck in their houses after a council contractor hit a water-main, sending water gushing through streets, cutting them off from the resort town. Video, Audio
Toxic dump fears as strong swells expected to lash West Coast
A severe weather forecast for the South Island's West Coast has raised fears that an old toxic waste dump could burst. Video, Audio
King tides, snowfall, gale winds: Caution urged over impending weather
Civil Defence says it is expecting potentially hazardous king tides and high seas on the West Coast from tomorrow until next Tuesday.
Snow in the South: Curse for motorists, blessing for skifields
Snow has started falling across Central Otago as an icy blast moves up the country.
Year's first snow warnings: Skifields welcome 'decent' snowfall
Heavy snow is beginning to fall in the South Island, to the relief of skifields that say it has been a very mild winter.
Ski fields welcome heavy snowfall after dry winter
Some South Island ski fields are breathing a sigh of relief as heavy snow begins to fall this evening. This comes during what's been called a very mild winter, with ski fields relying on snowmakers to… Video, Audio
Tuesday cold snap could bring snow to south
The risk of avalanches is on the rise with predictions of a cold southerly change bringing heavy snowfall.
Heatwave: Fights in queues at UK swimming pools
In Paris it's about 43degC, as western Europe sweats in a second heatwave.
And of course on a hot day what better than a dip in a pool? Britons' famed good manners in queues broke down at the… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 26 July 2019
Ihumatao 'protectors' outnumbering police at cordon; Ihumatao protestors face third day since eviction notice; Provincial Growth Fund regional jobs not being counted; Up to 150 migrants drown off… Audio
‘My lucky, unlucky day’
Medea Goodwin was heading to the bank when she stepped out of her car in Kaikohe when disaster struck. A big gust of wind ripped $800 cash out of her hands - sending it flying down the road. She told… Video, Audio
Auckland motorists urged to take care due to fog
Auckland Transport is warning drivers to take extra care this morning with thick fog around.
Flights cancelled, delayed due to fog in Auckland
Almost 30 domestic flights have been cancelled or delayed in Auckland, due to fog. International flights, however, have not been affected.
Fog forecast over much of NZ
MetService is forecasting widespread fog for much of the morning again today after several flights were disrupted yesterday.
Heavy rain expected in the south tonight
MetService is warning that heavy rain could hit Otago, Canterbury and Dunedin tonight.
Andrew Blum: The Weather Machine How we See into the Future
The ability to get the weather right is getting better all the time with advances in computer simulations, satellites and cooperation. But the outlook for access is not so sunny. Audio
Monsoon season and climate talks in Kathmandu
As torrential rain bring floods and landslides ripping through areas of Nepal, Bangladesh and India, policymakers and climate scientists from more than 60 countries are meeting in Kathmandu to discuss… Audio
Matata residents receive an offer
The residents of a small Bay of Plenty beach settlement at risk from potentially deadly debris flows will be offered market value for their properties - if they decide to leave. Audio
Agriculture front and centre in climate change recommendations
Earlier today the government released two reports from the Interim Climate Change Committee, with recommendations on how to curb the harmful effects of climate change. Audio
Wild weather all over New Zealand
Strong weather has been closing in on both the North and South Islands bringing snow to low levels, heavy downpours, and gales in some areas with another stormy front due again later in the week… Audio
Stormy day: Campervan overturns in high winds
Drivers are being urged to take caution after high winds caused a campervan to overturn in Hawke's Bay.
