Weather
Tree crushes car at 100kmh: ‘It lined me up and took me out’
Ryan Walsh was driving just under 100kmh on Sunday when a tree fell, destroying his beloved Honda City. Remarkably, he managed to wriggle out - later learning he broke his neck and fractured six ribs… Video, Audio
Sydney weather sparks road chaos
The NSW State Emergency Service has made six flood rescues after drivers became stuck in rising waters across Sydney as an unprecedented downpour saw a month's worth of rain fall in two hours.
Heavy rain warnings in place following flooding
MetService warns that heavy rain could cause surface flooding and slips in Wairarapa, Marlborough and Nelson.
Heavy rain warning for flooded parts of South Island
Heavy rain warnings are in place for several parts of the South Island that have already been hit hard by flooding.
Strange weather allows for skiing in December
After an unseasonable amount of spring snowfall Cardrona Alpine Resort is set to open up for skiing in December.
Floods force South Otago A&P Show to go livestock-free
The South Otago A&P Show is having to scale back tomorrow's event, due to flooding that hit much of the region this week.
Otago town of Henley still cut-off after Tuesday's floods
There are three roads in to Henley and unless you have a four-wheel drive or gills, none of them have been able to be crossed since the Taieri River broke its banks on Tuesday. Video, Audio
Henley residents cut off for days as floods swamp Otago
The small Otago settlement of Henley remains cut off three days after torrential rain flooded much of the region.
Weekend weather: More rain expected in parts of the country
MetService is predicting heavy rainfall in parts of the South Island, but just about everyone heading outside should have their umbrellas at the ready this weekend.
Tapanui could run out of water as Henley remains cut off
The west Otago town of Tapanui has been warned it could run out of water this evening, as locals aren't doing enough to conserve it. Meanwhile the township of Henley, just south of Dunedin, remains… Audio
Thick dust shrouds Sydney skies in rare storm
A dust storm is starting to hit Sydney, sparking an air quality warning from the state government.
Otago flooding: Henley remains cut off and rivers slowly recede
Roads in and out of a small community in Otago will be closed for up to three more days as flooding recedes after heavy rain drenched the region. Audio
Flood-hit Otago town may be cut off for days
The roads in and out of the flood-hit township of Henley will be closed for up to three more days, as the water recedes. Otago and Southland has been drenched by heavy rain this week - although the… Audio
Otago weather: Henley cut-off by floodwater
Heavy rain in Otago overnight hasn't resulted in any more flooding in the region and river levels are continuing to drop. However it could be weeks until the water from this week's flooding drains… Audio
Otago flooding: Farms could take weeks to dry out
An Otago dairy farmer said this week's flooding was the worst in years, and he expected his farm to take weeks to dry out.
Rainy few days ahead for many parts of NZ
Parts of Dunedin and Otago were today in clean up mode after up to 150 millimetres of rain fell in just 48 hours, but MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths says rain will ease in the region over… Video, Audio
Heavy rains flood Otago farms
Heavy rain has pushed the Clutha River to its highest level in nearly 20 years, while the Taieri and Waipori Rivers have spewed into farmland, and water still surrounds the settlement of Henley. Video, Audio
Boil water notice issued in parts of South Otago
Residents in parts of South Otago have been told to boil water or conserve supplies after yesterday's heavy rain, as flooding continues to block some South Island roads. Video
Weather: Flooding problems continue in Clutha
Yesterday's deluge is continuing to cause problems in Otago. Slips, surface flooding and road closures are still affecting the region. The Clutha River is at the highest levels 20 years and is still… Audio
Otago flooding continues to cause problems
Flooding continues to cause problems in Otago with rivers continuing to rise. Severe weather warnings in the South Island were lifted last night as rain across the Dunedin and Clutha districts eased… Audio
