Weather
Rubbish wash-out 'could be biggest eco-disaster since Rena spill'
Rubbish strewn in the flood-hit West Coast is potentially the bigger eco-disaster since the Rena oil spill, Forest and Bird says.
Why March, 2019 was second equal warmest on record
Temperatures across the country have finally taken an autumnal turn, after the second equal warmest March on record. NIWA meteorologist Seth Carrier talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Climate change action 'a no-brainer' for council - protester
The Thames-Coromandel District mayor says climate change is still a priority for the council - despite it not signing a nationwide declaration.
Rubbish-strewn West Coast brings resident to tears
The sight of rubbish from a washed out West Coast tip strewn on once-pristine sand is enough to bring a local resident to tears, and he says it's going to be impossible to clean up on foot.
West Coast residents still grappling with flooding aftermath
West Coast residents are continuing to grapple with the aftermath of flooding -- a week after the region was hit by record-breaking rainfall. Video, Audio
Some MSD energy payments unlawful, inquiry finds
The Ministry of Social Development made unlawful winter energy payments to some people last year.
Council feels heat over signing climate change statement
Pressure is piling on the Thames Coromandel District Council to sign a declaration on climate change after figures revealing ratepayers could end up forking out millions of dollars to replace…
West Coast weather: Haast turns into a 'ghost town', rubbish flows in Fox River
Frustration is at boiling point as Haast locals prepare for their sixth day without power, and rubbish starts to flow through Fox River from a historical landfill.
Setbacks slow repairs to flood damaged Waiho Bridge
Repairs to the flood damaged Waiho Bridge will take longer than initially predicted.
Flood-hit Westland residents: 'We're on our own'
People in south Westland say they feel neglected and let down after major flooding in the region.
West Coast heavy rain warnings: 'This one will cause some damage'
MetService has warned of heavy rain for Westland which is still recovering from floods this week, while backup generators in Haast are failing with no certainty of when power will be restored.
Alex Thomson - Mozambique after cyclone Idai
Alex Thomson is the longest-serving on-screen journalist at Britain's C4 News since the channel began. In more than 25 years he's covered over 20 wars; led major investigations and continues to front… Audio
Franz Josef facing 'mass cancellations' due to bridge collapse
The tourist town of Franz Josef is facing mass cancellations for weeks ahead as a result of the storm damage to the Waiho Bridge.
Weekend rain forecast for storm lashed West Coast
More wet weather is forecast this weekend for the storm lashed West Coast. Earlier this week a woman died in flood waters north of Hokitika after getting out of her car and trying to cross surface… Audio
Fox Glacier businesses after wild weather: 'We need visitors'
Tourists are being urged not to put off visiting Fox Glacier despite limited road access and a communications black out.
NZTA was warned about bridge days before it washed away
The Transport Agency was warned two days before the Waiho Bridge was wrecked that works upstream could make the bridge unstable.
State of Emergency remains in place on West Coast
The rain may have stopped on the West Coast but the clean-up from the massive downpour is expected to take some time. Westland Mayor Bruce Smith joins Checkpoint live. Audio
West Coast flooding: Police name woman who died after being swept away
Police have named the woman who died in flood waters north of Hokitika after getting out of her car and trying to cross surface flooding on foot. Video
West Coast residents lose ‘lifeline’ south of Franz Josef
It usually takes just 25 minutes to travel between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, but it's now a 12-hour drive after the Waiho Bridge was washed away by the rising river. Video, Audio
Floodwaters claim life of woman on West Coast
In Hokitika, several houses and garages have flooded, while a woman's body was found north of the West Coast town. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
