Weather
Spring hasn't sprung - there's a cold snap coming
The South Island will see snow, rain and lots of cold wind late on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the North Island will also feel the bite, with a high of 13 and a chance of hail. MetService meteorologist… Video, Audio
Snow to hit the south - MetService
Time for an update on that snow forecast down south. Meterologist Peter Little spoke to Kate Pereyra-Garcia Audio
Another spring cold snap bringing snow, rain
Rain and snow is expected in the South Island later today, as a cold snap moves up the country.
More heavy snow on its way for South Island
Motorists are being warned about several roads that are forecast to be hit with heavy snow tonight and tomorrow.
Giant spider-web cloaks Greece coast
Warmer weather conditions in western Greece have led to the eerie spectacle of a 300m-long spider-web in Aitoliko. Video
Power restored in Otago after snow havoc
Power has been restored to residents in Otago, after heavy snow brought down lines on Monday.
Households in Glenorchy and Arrowtown still without power
Nearly 400 households in the Wakatipu Basin have now been without power for more than 30 hours.
Storm damage: Should we re-think coastal living?
Two massive storms causing destruction in the US and parts of Asia are prompting climate scientists to call for a re-think about coastal living. Audio
Snow blitz: Hundreds still off grid in central Otago
Central Otago is still reeling from the aftermath of heavy snowfall yesterday, shutting roads and leaving hundreds without power.
Cold night ahead for Queenstown residents without power
More than 1400 Queenstown residents are facing a night without power following heavy snowfall.
Mangkut batters China after killing at least 64 in Philippines
Authorities in Guandong province, China have issued a red alert as Typhoon Mangkut, which has already killed 64 people in the Philippines and wreaked havoc in Macau and Hong Kong, approaches. Video, Audio
So much snow in Otago even skifields forced to close
Alongside closed skifields, Queenstown flights were cancelled or delayed and there were power outages across the region due to snow-loaded tree branches coming down on lines. Video, Audio
Typhoon Mangkhut continues to ravage east Asia
Typhoon Mangkhut is sweeping through east Asia, killing dozens in the Philippines, closing casinos in Macau, and now hitting China and Hong Kong. New Zealand expat Craig Hoyle joins us from Hong Kong… Audio
Southern storm strikes Central Otago
As Aucklanders bask in the warmth of spring, down south things are a bit chillier ... Iris Scott from the snow-blanketed Rees Valley near Glenorchy joins us to talk about the big storm hitting central… Audio
Snow blankets parts of the South Island
Heavy snowfall in South Island has closed some roads, disrupted flights and cut power in parts of Central Otago. In Wanaka, and Lake Hawea it's a winter wonderland. Rachel Brown, a Wanaka community… Audio, Gallery
Dana Kirkpatrick on the NZ equestrian team in North Carolina
New Zealand has a number of riders competing at the World Equestrian Games in the town of Tryon North Carolina. Among the competitors are Tim and Jonelle Price, Sir Mark Todd, Blyth Tait and Dan… Audio
Florence's impact
A disaster has been declared in eight counties in North Carolina - some towns have already had more than 60cm of rain, and forecasters warn that totals could hit a metre thanks to tropical cyclone… Audio
Typhoon Mangkhut: First Philippines' deaths confirmed
At least two people have died after a massive storm brought destruction to the northern Philippines.
US 'brute' of a storm turns deadly
Five people have been killed as Florence mauls the US East Coast, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of homes and downing trees.
Harry Horton - Hurricane Florence Update
As Hurricane Florence hits land, millions of people in the US Carolinas have been evacuated from their homes as high winds and floods caused by rain and storm surges hit the area. Feature Story News… Audio
