Weather
Storm on way raises avalanche risk, NZ safety council warns
Skiers, trampers and hunters are being warning that an incoming storm will heighten the risk of backcountry avalanches.
Brolly weather: Rain and thunder forecast
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are forecast to lash parts of the country this afternoon.
Dozens of flights cancelled at Auckland Airport due to fog
Fog restrictions have been lifted at Auckland Airport.
Cold weather power surge 'enough to power 450 Eden Parks'
Aucklanders cranking up their electric blankets and heaters to stay warm in near freezing temperatures last night churned through near-record amounts of power.
Aucklanders shiver through coldest night in three years
Aucklanders cranking up their electric blankets and heaters to stay warm in seriously cold temperatures over night have churned through near-record amounts of power, as the city reached temperatures… Video, Audio
Wintry blast: Cars slip on icy roads as chill sets in
New Zealanders woke to a frosty start this morning as temperatures came close to freezing point and in some areas dropped below zero. Video
Roads closed as NZ shivers in polar blast
The cold southerly blast has brought snow to the south and closed roads, and it's moving quickly towards the North Island.
Weather: Roads closed in winter chill
The Desert Road in the North Island and the Lindis and Lewis Passes in the South Island are closed by snow this morning. Audio
Road closures as wintry weather hits - NZTA update
A wintry blast has closed many main highways across New Zealand on Tuesday morning. New Zealand Transport Agency's South Island spokesperson is Tresca Forrester. She joins Guyon Espiner with the… Audio
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Snow down to 200m for lower South Island
A large trough is moving northwards from "quite far south", bringing rain, wind, and warnings of heavy snow.
Slip closes key road between Gisborne and Bay of Plenty
It could take more than a week for the main route between Gisborne and Bay of Plenty to reopen after thousands of cubic metres of earth and rock tumbled onto the road. Video, Audio
'Progressively colder air' starting to push across NZ
Snow is falling, roads are closed and aggressively cold weather is expected to move from the south up the country over the next 24 hours. And if Aucklanders thought they'd had enough of the rain… Video, Audio
Gorge slip cuts short-cut between Gisborne and Opotiki
The main route between Gisborne and Opotiki has been cut off after a massive slip tumbled on to the road. This has forced motorists to use the East Cape trail, adding hours on to their journey. Video, Audio
Winter weather cancels Queenstown's winter festival
Heavy snow has disrupted events at Queenstown's annual winter festival this morning.
Frosty start for South, parts of North Island
A layer of frost has coated much of the country this morning, with even Wellington getting an icy start that affected train lines in the captial.
Flooding closes SH1 north of Whangarei, some Akl roads
State Highway 1 north of Whangarei and a number of Auckland roads are closed because of flooding.
Forestry debris: Frustration after Tolaga Bay meeting
Some Tolaga Bay residents are calling for Government intervention after a meeting last night left many feeling frustrated. More than a hundred people gathered to discuss recent flooding and the damage… Audio
Forestry debris: Frustrated Tolaga locals demand govt help
Frustrated Tolaga Bay locals dealing with massive storm damage are demanding the Government step in after they failed to get any answers last night from forestry owners and the council. More than 100… Audio
Matamata boy whipped up in tornado escapes with only grazes
A Waikato boy has had a lucky escape after he was swept up into the air by a tornado on his way home from school yesterday. Video, Audio
