Weather
Hurricane Florence slows, but grows over US East Coast
Hurricane Florence is slowing slightly, but growing in size, as its outer edges lash the eastern coast of the United States. Six nuclear power plants are in the path of the storm, which FEMA says is… Audio
'Monster' Hurricane Florence to pummel US Southeast for days
The hurricane which is on track to be the first Category 4 storm to make a direct hit on North Carolina in six decades is howling closer to shore.
Hurricane Florence: Warnings of life-threatening surge
More than a million people have been ordered to evacuate their homes as a powerful storm heads towards the US east coast.
Guam starts to recover from Typhoon
Guam government departments and the naval base are expected to open today as the island recovers from the impact of Typhoon Mangkhut which passed between its north and the southern CNMI island of Rota… Audio
One million US residents told to evacuate as hurricane approaches
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents along the coastlines of South Carolina and Virginia as parts of the mid Atlantic brace for what could be the most powerful hurricane ever to make… Video, Audio
Residents wake to flooding as Typhoon Mangkhut passes Guam
Residents in Guam woke to flooding, strewn debris and downed power poles after Typhoon Mangkhut passed the island. Audio
Local council infrastructures at risk from rising sea levels
Councils have been warned that billions of dollars worth of roads, pipes and other local infrastructure are at risk from rising sea levels. Local Government New Zealand says it's time to put… Audio
More heavy rain and wind expected in Hawke's Bay
Civil Defence is keeping an eye on parts of Hawke's Bay as more heavy rain and strong winds are forecast.
Typhoon kills 10 in Japan, airport passengers stranded
A powerful typhoon has killed 10 people in Japan and an airport company had to transfer 3000 stranded passengers by boats from a flooded airport.
Hawke's Bay schools evacuated as severe flooding looms
Students from two schools in Hawke's Bay have been sent home as heavy rain threatens road access in parts of the region.
Slip closes SH2 west of Ōpōtiki
A large slip has closed State Highway 2 west of Ōpōtiki as wintry weather causes disruptions across the country.
Cold snap: Ski fields shut, passengers barred from Picton ferry
South Island ferry passengers and motorists are advised to be cautious as snowfall and severe weather continue to batter the country.
Snow forecast will affect mountain passes in South Island
It is the second day of Spring but the forecast suggests it is too early to put away the winter woolies.
Trump's neglect left thousands dead in Puerto Rico - mayor
Puerto Rico's San Juan mayor says the Trump administration effectively killed thousands through neglect during Hurricane Maria. Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz blamed Donald Trump, federal officials and… Audio
Gita clean-up: Marahau community pitches in for faster relief
Marahau is still a landscape of mud and logs, six months after Cyclone Gita wreaked havoc on this small area of the Tasman District. Audio
Marahau still on the mend six months after weather havoc
It's been six months since Marahau, in the Tasman region, was hit by Cyclone Gita, which brought down an avalanche of forestry debris. Tracy Neal went to the town to find out how the clean-up is… Video, Audio
Hawaii faces direct hit from category 4 Hurricane Lane
The US state of Hawaii is bracing for a direct hit of a category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Lane is expected to be the most powerful storm to reach the islands in 25 years. Emergency preparations are… Audio
Taranaki braces for more bad weather, possible tornadoes
Taranaki is bracing for another evening of terrible weather, possibly bringing more tornados, after being roughed up by one last night. The forecast's slightly better further north in the Bay of… Audio
Why do tornadoes happen?
Homes were damaged when a tornado roared through a New Plymouth suburb last night and another hit Ōhope in the Bay of Plenty. So what causes the twisters? Video
Tornado aftermath: More storms forecast for New Plymouth
More thunderstorms are forecast for New Plymouth today as residents begin the clean-up from yesterday's tornado. Audio
