Weather
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.
'Life-threatening' Tropical Storm Barry grinds toward Louisiana
New Orleans residents are being warned to secure their homes as Tropical Storm Barry closing in.
Wind damages Taranaki buildings
Two buildings have been damaged by strong winds in Taranaki.
Flooded New Orleans braces for possible hurricane
A slow-moving storm is forming into a likely hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, and is forecast to hit the already-flooded United States city of New Orleans.
Auckland Airport restriction lifted after heavy fog disrupts flights
Fog restrictions have been lifted at Auckland Airport after low-lying heavy mist caused flight delays in the city.
Auckland councillors to vote on measures to prevent future floods in Piha
Auckland Council staff are recommending doing nothing to prevent future floods in Piha, which have been described as potentially life threatening.
Mild winter brings relief for South Otago farmers
Farmers in South Otago are relieved by the mild start to winter, with fears a drought was imminent in the autumn.
Desert Road reopens in central North Island
The Desert Road in the central North island has reopened after an overnight closure.
California jolted by 6.4 earthquake
Southern California has been jolted by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years. The 6.4-magnitude quake touched off fires, damaged buildings and forced the evacuation of a hospital in a desert town… Video, Audio
China tornado: Extreme weather 'linked to climate change'
A tornado has swept through China, killing six and injuring 190, the state broadcaster says, amid a series of "extreme" weather events that government forecasters have linked to climate change.
Heavy rain sweeps north as winter chill returns
Rain is setting in for Auckland, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty as a chill sweeps the country following an unusually warm start to July.
Almost record warm temperatures in South Island for July
The east coast of the South Island has been basking in some of the warmest July temperatures for years.
Risk of avalanches as icy, rainy front sweeps northwards
People are being urged to avoid back-country travel as stormy weather bringing snow and rain hits the Southern Alps today.
Warmer winter means ski-fields making own snow
Despite the winter cold approaching us many of the country's ski-fields are having to make their own snow. That's not unusual as it sounds but NIWA has predicted possibly a warmer winter overall… Audio
Five northern centres experience driest first half year on record
The usually wet winter months are proving particularly dry this year - with parts of the country recording their driest January to June on record. The lack of rain has left Auckland's water supply… Audio
Driest first half of year on record 'could set us up to being in a bad situation'
Several locations around the country have experienced the driest first half of the year on record, and Watercare is calling on Aucklanders to use water wisely.
Frosty start with -5C in Christchurch
Last night was the coldest of the year so far in the city, with clear, calm days bringing frosts to parts of the country.
France hits record temperature of 45.9C
France has hit its highest recorded temperature - 45.9C - amid a heatwave in Europe that has claimed several lives.
Icy start to day, especially in North Canterbury, central Otago
Most of the country awoke to frosts today, with Hanmer Springs residents most entitled to shiver - their temperature was down to minus 6.8 degrees.
